Fiber Optic Speeds Without Cables: Taara's Lightbridge Laser Internet
CNETAugust 31, 20253 min116,294 views
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- 🎯 Taara's Lightbridge terminal offers high-speed internet by using lasers, aiming to deliver fiber optic speeds without the need for physical cables.
- 💡 This technology utilizes the same light spectrum found in fiber optic cables, making it a potential solution for areas with limited connectivity.
Laser Technology and Aiming
- ⚡ The terminal uses an invisible laser beam, narrower than a chopstick, to transmit data over distances of up to 10 miles.
- 🛰️ Precise aiming is achieved through a web-based interface, allowing field technicians to fine-tune the laser's direction like a scope.
Signal Interruption and Redundancy
- ⚠️ Obstructions like birds or hands can cause brief interruptions, but built-in algorithms detect these and retransmit data to ensure seamless connectivity.
- ☁️ Severe weather conditions like fog can scatter the laser beam, but Taara employs underlay microwave technology to maintain a connection.
Deployment and Scalability
- 🌍 Lightbridge terminals can be installed in various locations, including cell towers, buildings, or on the ground, and can be chained together for longer distances.
- 📈 Multiple terminals can be deployed at a single site to increase data transmission capacity.
- 🌐 Taara's technology has been deployed globally in regions such as Africa, India, and Puerto Rico.
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