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Laser Communication: Connecting Rural Communities

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Laser Communication: Connecting Rural Communities

Free-Space Optical (FSO) communication is revolutionizing connectivity in rural and remote areas.

The Technology

Laser communication uses:

  • Infrared laser beams for data transmission
  • Line-of-sight connections between towers
  • Gigabit speeds over several kilometers
  • Weather-resistant protocols for reliability

Rural Applications

Perfect for:

  • Mountain villages where cables are impossible
  • Island communities needing mainland connection
  • Disaster recovery when infrastructure is damaged
  • Temporary deployments for events or research

SimpleMachines Research

Our team is developing:

  1. Adaptive beamforming algorithms
  2. Atmospheric compensation systems
  3. Solar-powered relay stations
  4. Open hardware designs for global deployment

The goal: democratize high-speed internet access worldwide.

Part of our Smart Villages initiative for global connectivity equity.

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Laser CommunicationRuralFSOConnectivity

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