# EON Proposes Space Lasers to Replace Undersea Data Cables

EON is proposing a space-based laser network to carry global internet traffic, positioning it as an alternative to undersea fiber-optic cables. The company argues lasers could offer faster, more secure, and less geopolitically vulnerable data transmission. The project is a long-shot concept that would need major orbital infrastructure, but highlights growing interest in rethinking the backbone of the internet.

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### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/04/eon-wants-to-move-the-data-superhighway-from-ocean-fiber-to-space-lasers/) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000