Impossible is an invitation.
Chasing light as far as it will go.
For the past eight years, Taara has been developing novel technology that uses beams of light to deliver high-speed, secure connectivity where fiber and wireless can’t – bringing abundant access to everyone, everywhere.
“As demand for data soars, existing connectivity solutions are reaching their limits. What if we could harness the power of light to deliver a better, faster, more efficient connection, without the need for cables?”
Mahesh Krishnaswamy, Founder and CEO
The road to innovation.
Humans are driven to innovate—to make things smaller, faster, and more efficient. At Taara, we’re inspired to simplify and streamline, reducing complexity to amplify connection and impact.
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2013
Project Loon, Taara’s predecessor at the Moonshot Factory, launches to provide internet access to remote areas via high-altitude balloons.
2016
The Loon team beams ‘The Real Genius’ between two stratospheric balloons and the team is inspired to test the technology closer to earth.
2017
The moonshot factory unveils Project Taara, a new project focused on delivering connectivity to unserved and underserved communities.
The first Taara prototype delivers emergency connectivity to people in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
2018
A small town in Andhra Pradesh, India is the first community to pilot Taara’s technology.
2020
Econet Group and Taara begin deploying Taara in subsaharan Africa, starting in Kenya.
2021
Taara’s links start beaming high-speed connectivity from Brazzaville to Kinshasha across the Congo River.
2023
Taara and Airtel partner to bring fast, affordable internet to more people in India.
Partnering with T-Mobile, Taara provides 5G connectivity for hundreds of thousands of attendees at two major U.S. events – Coachella and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
2024
Partnering with T-Mobile, Taara provides 5G connectivity for hundreds of thousands of attendees at two major U.S. events – Coachella and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
TIME names Taara one of the Best Inventions of 2024.
2025
Taara introduces the next leap in light-based innovation with a silicon photonic chip that uses light to transmit high-speed data through the air. WIRED's Steven Levy visits the X labs to cover the story.
The future is faster.
We're leading the way to the Light Generation, with advancements that push the boundaries of speed, range and resilience, and technology evolved to become smaller, lighter and more accessible.
Leadership Team
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Break boundaries.
Connect worlds.
Explore our current openings and find your next frontier.
Dedicated partners.
Flexible pricing.
Our flexible pricing models leave no one behind. We'll partner with you to find solutions to your connectivity challenges.