How Airtel’s Taara-Google tech plan hit roadblock

Bharti Airtel’s plans to use Google’s Taara laser internet technology for its 4G and 5G operations in India have hit a roadblock. Ongoing field trials have shown that the technology may not work efficiently in inclement weather in rural and hard-to-reach places, which could affect the mobile broadband experience for users in these areas. Airtel insiders believe that more extensive joint field trials are needed to assess the technical and commercial viability of the tech.