(Finance) – Sparkle, Gold Data And Liberty Networks – the partners of Manta, an innovative system of submarine cables that will connect Mexico and the United States with Central America and Latin – announce that Subcom the design, production and installation of Mantle It is that the “Contract in Force” (CIF) entered into force today.
Manta aims to improve the flow of traffic in the region, providing broadband and low latency routes that connect the main hubs of Mexico City, Querétaro, Bogotá and Panama City with the United States, using the new landing points in Veracruz (Mexico) and San Blas (Florida).
Subcom will produce the fiber optic cable and other optical components for the Manta system at its Newington campus (NH, USA), using the specifications “Open Cable“And supporting up to 22 TB/s for fiber couple (FP). All three partners of the consortium will have access to the northern portion of Manta, which connects the US to Mexico, while Sparkle will join Liberty Networks in the southern portion, with access to Panama and Colombia.
“We are very proud to have achieved this significant milestone in the realization of the Manta submarine cable system,” they said jointly Enrico BagnascoCEO of Sparkle, Renato Tradardi, CEO of Gold Data and Ray Collins, SVP of Infrastructure and Corporate Strategy of Liberty Latin America. “With this new operating infrastructure, Manta will respond to the growing demand for high -speed connectivity improving the interconnection between data center throughout America. By providing a robust and reliable network, Manta will play a crucial role in accelerating digital innovation, enhancing companies and supporting the next generation of technological progress “.
With an estimated length of 5,400 km, Manta consists of a main segment up to 18 pairs of fiber, which connects San Blas (Florida) to Cartagena (Colombia) with branches to Veracruz (Mexico), North Miami (Florida), Canceu (Mexico), María Chiquita (Panama), as well as a branch unit prepared for the future expansion of traffic expansion. towards the Cayman islands.
“Subcom is honored to provide and implement Manta, who will offer a new reliable and resilient data route in a region with a growing question of connectivity,” he said David CoughlanCEO of Subcom. “Our skills as an advanced technology supplier, high quality manufacturer and secure and efficient implementation partners will be fully demonstrated in this project. We are excited to make the vision of our partners and make a reality manta“.