Millicom (Tigo) Partners with Trans Americas Fiber System to Boost Central American Connectivity via 7,000km TAM-1 Subsea Cable
Millicom International Cellular S.A. (TIGO) announced a long-term commercial agreement with Trans Americas Fiber System (TAFS) to significantly expand and strengthen its international network infrastructure and resilience across Central America. This partnership will leverage TAFS' TAM-1 subsea fiber optic network, a 7,000-kilometer system designed to provide direct links between the United States, Central America, the Eastern Caribbean, and South America. The initiative aims to enhance Millicom's international capacity, ensuring consistent, low-latency service and meeting the region's rapidly growing demand for reliable, high-capacity digital services. This strategic investment underscores Millicom's commitment to driving digital access, economic development, and inclusion throughout the region.
Key Highlights
- Millicom entered a long-term commercial agreement with Trans Americas Fiber System (TAFS) to expand and strengthen its international network infrastructure and resilience across Central America.
- The partnership utilizes TAFS' TAM-1 subsea fiber optic network, which spans approximately 7,000 kilometers and connects the United States, Eastern Caribbean, Central America, and South America (Colombia).
- Each fiber pair within the TAM-1 system supports a minimum of 18Tbps of capacity, significantly enhancing Millicom's international capacity.
- The TAM-1 system includes a northern segment connecting Hollywood, Florida with Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras, and a southern segment from Vero Beach, Florida to St. Croix, with branches to Panama, Costa Rica, and Colombia.
- Alejandro Guerrero, Millicom's VP of Strategic Operations & Wholesale Solutions, stated the platform will "replace aging infrastructure and meets the growing demand for bandwidth."
- Julio Bran, CEO of TAFS, highlighted that the partnership represents "a significant step forward in delivering world-class, future-ready solutions across the region."