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Taara's Lightbridge Technology Aims to Rival Starlink's Reach

7/8/2025

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Taara, an innovative startup from Alphabet, is set to challenge Starlink with its groundbreaking "Lightbridge" technology, delivering high-speed internet over impressive distances of up to 20 kilometers. This initiative supports the updated BEAD program, emphasizing satellite and wireless solutions, and focuses on enhancing middle-mile infrastructure to bridge the digital divide in remote communities.

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Story summary

Taara, an innovative startup from Alphabet, is set to challenge Starlink with its groundbreaking "Lightbridge" technology, delivering high-speed internet over impressive distances of up to 20 kilometers. This initiative supports the updated BEAD program, emphasizing satellite and wireless solutions, and focuses on enhancing middle-mile infrastructure to bridge the digital divide in remote communities.