Google introduced its chip named Taara, which provides data transmission through light beams. Taara offers high-speed internet connection without the need for any cables. The X unit within Google’s parent company Alphabet presents the potential to revolutionize internet access with its new technology. The Taara chip produced using silicon photonics technology ensures data transmission using light beams. This technology not only offers an alternative to expensive fiber optic cables but also stands out in terms of speed and energy efficiency. Instead of large mechanical components used in previous systems, the new Taara chip, which works on a software-based architecture, is only the size of a fingernail. This results in cost reduction and increased efficiency.

HOW DOES TAARA WORK?
Google’s innovative chip directs laser beams precisely to carry out data transmission. These beams can carry data between two points without a physical cable. Taara, using optical phased array technology instead of mechanical movements, guides light beams through electronic signals. With software support, the chip minimizes signal loss and enables high-speed data transfer.

WHAT INTERNET SPEED DOES IT PROVIDE?
Taara can transfer data at a very high speed of 20 gigabits per second and works seamlessly up to a distance of 20 kilometers. Thus, it creates an important alternative to provide internet access in locations where installing a fiber optic infrastructure is difficult, such as rural areas and areas lacking infrastructure. According to Speedtest’s 2025 data, the average internet speed in fixed connections in Turkey is 49 megabits per second. This means that the Taara chip, which does not use fiber optic cables, can provide internet connection that is 408 times faster than our country’s average.

WHEN WILL GOOGLE TAARA BE AVAILABLE?
The team working on Taara aims to develop a new version using thousands of light emitters to increase the chip’s capacity and range. The company is also working on ensuring that light beams can be transmitted in all weather conditions. It is believed that Taara will be available in 2026. According to industry experts, the widespread use of this technology may take a bit longer for individual users, especially due to cost and pricing. However, the acceleration of adaptation to new technologies, infrastructure improvements, and cost reductions through new research can speed up the process. The Taara technology could be a global turning point to expand internet access and overcome infrastructure limitations. The opportunities provided by this new chip are seen as an important step towards ensuring that no one is left without internet access.