Trans Americas Fiber
Trans Americas Fiber is deploying TAM-1, a 7,200+ kilometer open-access submarine cable system connecting the US, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America with 36 fiber pairs and up to 800 Tbps of total capacity. The network provides diverse, low-latency routes to replace aging legacy systems and reduce the digital divide across the region. As of 2026, the south system has achieved operational readiness with landings completed in Panama and Costa Rica.
- Telecommunications
- Hardware
- Software Only
Funding
Founders
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Product
Problem
Legacy submarine cable systems across the Americas are aging and lack the capacity and diverse routing needed to support growing demand for high-speed internet. This infrastructure gap widens the digital divide, limiting internet penetration and economic growth in the Caribbean, Central, and South American markets.
Solution
Trans Americas Fiber is deploying TAM-1, a state-of-the-art, open-access submarine cable network spanning over 7,000 kilometers and connecting the US, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, with future extensions to Pacific South America. The system features 36 fiber pairs (24+12) and delivers up to 800 Tbps of total capacity, creating diverse, resilient routes that replace legacy systems. By operating as a neutral, open-access platform, TAM-1 enables carriers, ISPs, and hyperscalers to procure affordable, high-capacity bandwidth and expand their reach. The company also provides managed optical network services with 24/7 monitoring and proactive performance management to ensure carrier-grade reliability. As of 2026, the south system has achieved operational readiness with multiple landings completed in Panama and Costa Rica.
Target Audience
Primary customers are carriers, internet service providers (ISPs), hyperscalers, enterprises, and government entities seeking scalable, high-capacity connectivity across the Americas.
Features
- Submarine cable system spanning 7,200+ kilometers with 36 fiber pairs (24+12) and total design capacity of up to 800 Tbps
- Ten landing stations across the US, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America, with planned expansions to Pacific South America
- Wavelength services up to 400G with low-latency, high-performance connectivity powered by Ciena optical technology
- Dynamic Spectrum Network Solutions offering dedicated spectrum partitions within fiber pairs, managed through a secure Spectrum Gateway for full privacy and scalability
- End-to-end managed optical network services including service turn-up, 24/7 NOC monitoring, KPIs, fault isolation, and SLAs
- Open-access, neutral network operations enabling shared infrastructure and affordable access for multiple customers