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Taara is an independent company specializing in laser-based internet connectivity solutions. Originally developed within Alphabet Inc.'s X research lab, Taara was spun off as a separate entity in March 2025 to accelerate its growth and development .[[X Development]],

== '''History''' ==
Taara's origins trace back to Project Loon, another initiative from Alphabet's X lab, which aimed to provide internet access via high-altitude balloons. After Loon's discontinuation in 2021, Taara adapted its laser communication technology for terrestrial applications, focusing on delivering high-speed internet through ground-based laser systems. The purpose of Taara is to expand global access to quick, affordable internet connections with beams of light. After a successful use of free-space optical communication (FSOC) as a part of Project Loon, X decided to conduct more tests called Taara in rural areas of India. The technology uses light beams that are developed by X's office in Visakhapatnam. As of December 2017, X had set up 2,000 units in India, through a partnership with Andhra Pradesh State FiberNet Limited. In March 2025, Taara graduated from X to become its own independent company. [[X Development]]