A spin-off from Google’s moonshot X labs, Taara (https://fiber.google.com/blog/2025/04/from-fiber-to-airwaves-what-taaras.html), uses invisible light waves to connect users at high speed (fiber optic speeds) and lower latency than that provided by satellites. It’s not for individual users, but for Internet Service Providers, businesses, etc. Yes, it can be affected by bad weather, fog, pollution, etc., but so is satellite internet. The light can travel up to 10km (a little over 6 miles) so it’s perfect for urban settings and even suburban ones. So, it isn’t competing against Starlink for home or RV users but, who knows, that may change! You can read more about Taara at https://www.slashgear.com/2152519/google-starlink-rival-taara-internet-speeds-tech/
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