--- title: "Alphabet bets on lasers to deliver internet in remote areas" description: "Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is developing a technology called Taara that uses lasers to beam internet connectivity to ground stations" author: "Yashna Bawa" published: 2023-06-27 updated: 2023-06-27 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3096/alphabet-bets-on-lasers-to-deliver-internet-in-remote-areas category: "internet" tags: ["internet", "internet-speed", "internet marketing"] reading_time: 3 minutes --- # Alphabet bets on lasers to deliver internet in remote areas **Mountain View, CA** - Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is betting on lasers to deliver internet to [remote areas](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/113766/what-are-the-most-effective-ways-to-ensure-quality-education-for-students-in-remote-areas). The company's X division, also known as the "Moonshot Factory," is developing a technology called Taara that uses lasers to beam [internet connectivity](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/102425/what-role-does-a-network-router-play-in-internet-connectivity) to ground stations in rural and remote areas. Taara is still in the [early stages](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/32959/in-the-early-stages-of-the-american-revolutionary-war-who-was-fighting-against-whom) of development, but Alphabet has already conducted successful trials in India. The company is now looking to partner with telecommunications companies to bring Taara to more remote areas around the world. Lasers are a promising technology for delivering internet to remote areas because they can provide high-speed connectivity over long distances. [Taara uses a constellation of small satellites to beam laser signals to ground stations on Earth. The ground stations then distribute the internet to local users.](https://www.mindstick.com/news/955/how-does-a-satellite-works) One of the advantages of Taara is that it is relatively easy to deploy. The satellites are small and lightweight, and they can be launched into orbit using a standard rocket. This makes Taara a more cost-effective option than other technologies, such as balloons or drones. Another advantage of Taara is that it is scalable. The [number of satellites](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/99121/how-many-satellites-spacex-has) in the constellation can be increased to provide coverage to more areas. This makes Taara a good option for regions with large and growing populations. Alphabet is not the only company that is developing laser-based internet technologies. Other companies, such as Facebook and SpaceX, are also working on similar projects. However, Taara is one of the most advanced laser-based internet technologies in development. If successful, Taara could have a major impact on the way that people in remote areas access the internet. The technology could provide high-speed connectivity to areas that are currently underserved by traditional internet providers. This could help to improve education, healthcare, and [economic development](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/113700/in-what-ways-does-access-to-quality-education-impact-economic-development) in remote areas. ## In addition to the benefits mentioned above, Taara also offers the following: - **Low latency:** Lasers can provide low latency internet connectivity, which is important for applications such as [video streaming](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/102820/how-to-optimize-a-laptop-for-video-streaming-and-online-content) and [online gaming](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/95819/why-investors-are-loving-the-online-gaming-market). - **Reliable:** Lasers are a reliable technology that is not affected by [weather conditions](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/33649/what-country-has-the-best-climate-in-the-world-not-too-hot-not-too-cold-no-extreme-weather-conditions-etc). - **Green:** Lasers are a [green technology](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/302476/green-technology-innovations-for-sustainable-development) that does not produce emissions. Taara is a promising technology that has the potential to revolutionize the way that people in remote areas access the internet. The technology is still in the early stages of development, but Alphabet is making progress and is looking to partner with telecommunications companies to bring Taara to more remote areas around the world. --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/news/3096/alphabet-bets-on-lasers-to-deliver-internet-in-remote-areas Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.