A new Google spin-off is developing technology to transmit internet data at speeds of 100 Gbps using lasers from mountaintops to ocean receivers. This innovative approach aims to provide high-speed internet access to remote areas that are currently underserved. The project is part of a broader effort to expand global internet connectivity through advanced infrastructure solutions.

The article outlines the evolution of the Internet through seven distinct phases, emphasizing the transition from connecting computers to a future of advanced connectivity involving all devices and even quantum connections. It highlights how each phase has transformed society and industry while maintaining connectivity as a central theme.