Facebook Channels Investment into Laser Technology to Enhance its Internet.org Initiative

Facebook is channeling its resources and innovating alternatives to deliver internet services to the far-flung regions of the world through its compelling Internet.org platform. This time, the tech behemoth is setting its sights on the promising world of laser technology.

In a [Facebook post](https://www.facebook.com/zuck) shared recently, Facebook’s founder, Mark Zuckerberg, made this intriguing plan known. Part of his transcribed statement reads, “As part of our Internet.org efforts, we’re working on ways to use drones and satellites to connect the billion people who don’t live in range of existing wireless networks.”

Zuckerberg went on to discuss the network’s Connectivity Lab, which is undergoing development of a laser communications system capable of beaming data from the stratosphere straight into communities. “This will dramatically increase the speed of sending data over long distances,” Zuckerberg added.

While the actual beams are usually not visible to the naked eye, for the sake of demonstration, Facebook made them visible. “This is just one connectivity project we’re working on, but I was excited to share this progress with you,” said the Facebook founder.

Prior to this dazzling announcement, Facebook successfully rolled out services in numerous countries across Africa and Asia. The company made headlines by successfully testing its Internet Beaming Drone program in the UK earlier this year.

According to an earlier Internet.org [report](https://www.techbooky.com/post-title/only-32-of-people-in-emerging-economies-are-connected-to-the-internet-read-the-report-here/), only roughly 32% of individuals in emerging economies have access to internet services; a disheartening reality that Facebook aims to change with its initiative. One notable stride towards this goal was Facebook’s announcement that it would begin allowing third-party applications to be developed on this platform.

This investment in laser technology symbolizes Facebook’s commitment in exploring innovative ways to enhance connectivity for those living outside the range of conventional wireless networks. The future of Internet.org looks as bright as a laser beam and we can’t wait to see what else Zuckerberg and his team have in store.