Taara's rival promises 10Gbps wireless internet with a seemingly cheaper plug-and-play setup, but there's a big elephant in the room

Date:
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:35:00 +0000

Description:
pureLiFi introduces 10Gbps LiFi for indoor networks with plug-and-play installation, but faces practical limitations caused by the inherent line-of-sight requirement.

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LiFi delivers high-speed connectivity using visible light instead of radio frequencies The Bridge XC Flex enables self-installation without professional setup or drilling Installation under five minutes drastically reduces costs for broadband providers At MWC 2026 , pureLiFi introduced what it calls a new phase of wireless connectivity built on light-based data transmission rather than radio frequencies.

The company says its High-Bandwidth Architecture is capable of reaching 10Gbps, and is the New Connectivity DNA for networks evolving beyond 5G. The claim places it in the same performance discussion as Taara, whose light-beam system has previously promised speeds up to 25Gbps under optimal conditions. You may like This tiny device delivers 25Gbps internet speeds over invisible beams of light What CES 2026 didnt show: The quiet crisis in wireless
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line-of-sight limitations pureLiFis chief executive, Ron Schaeffer, stated that LiFi is no longer just a faster alternative; it is the fundamental DNA
of the modern network.

He added the architecture is more than just 10 Gbps LiFi tech, describing it as a roadmap enabling telecom operators to bring the capacity of 5G, satellite, and fiber indoors with zero friction.

The company argues this approach ensures users receive the bandwidth they pay for while reducing interference and improving security.

The commercial emphasis is on Fixed Wireless Access and indoor signal
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The Bridge XC Flex is built for self-installation, connecting outdoor broadband to indoor networks and transmitting data through windows without drilling or professional setup.

pureLiFi says installation takes under five minutes, cutting subscriber acquisition costs and speeding deployment timelines for providers.

Field trials with major telecom operators have been completed, and the
product is scheduled to ship later in 2026. What to read next World internet speed record of 430,000Gbps achieved using bog-standard optic fiber cables, fast enough to download Battlefield 6 in one millisecond new tech set to be critical in research for wireless 7G Who needs 5G, or even 6G? New breakthrough can transmit at 15 gigabytes per second - that's enough for a whole weekend's worth of movies We built a technology which uses light to control light: Finchetto CEO on ditching electronics to make networks faster

Additional devices like the LiFi Cube Mini Kitefin XE further expand the portfolio.

While the former is a secure high-bandwidth unit for remote work and gaming, the latter targets mission-critical indoor environments that require minimal interference.

pureLiFi also promotes Security for All, arguing that systems derived from technology used in classified networks are now accessible across home and enterprise segments.

There is, however, a technical constraint that cannot be ignored. LiFi requires a direct line of sight between transmitter and receiver.

If a hand or object obstructs the light path, the connection stops functioning.

That requirement introduces practical limitations that differ from
radio-based systems that can penetrate obstacles.

The broader proposition rests on whether lower installation costs and high theoretical throughput can outweigh that visibility dependency.

While the company frames LiFi as foundational network infrastructure,
adoption will likely depend on how effectively it manages that physical constraint in everyday environments. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

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