Our Company

Trans Americas Fiber System (TAFS) is a next-generation infrastructure company redefining connectivity across the Americas.

We’re building TAM-1, an open-access subsea and terrestrial fiber optic network that brings world-class technology and regional impact together. Our approach goes beyond infrastructure — we connect regions with purpose, ensuring that connectivity becomes a catalyst for economic growth, innovation, and inclusion.

TAFS Timeline

Building the Digital Backbone of Central America

2022
Foundation & System Planning

LW Subsea Holdings is established, setting the vision to develop a neutral, resilient subsea connectivity platform for Central America. Desktop studies and initial system design define TAM-1’s technical architecture, routing options, and long-term capacity strategy. The first anchor tenant is secured, validating early market demand.

2023
TAFS Formation & Contracting

Trans Americas Fiber System (TAFS) is formally founded as the project company behind TAM-1. Final system design is completed, and the main supply contract with XTERA is executed. This milestone marks the transition from planning into active system development and execution.

2023
Southern Route Marine Survey

A comprehensive marine survey of the Southern Route is completed by EGS, confirming seabed conditions, route feasibility, and long-term system resilience. The results support final route validation and engineering decisions.

2024
Northern Route Marine Survey

The Northern Route marine survey is successfully completed by FUGRO, finalizing the full subsea route definition and landing point alignment across the TAM-1 system.

2024
Manufacturing, Integration & Assembly

System manufacturing and integration are carried out by XTERA and NEXANS, including subsea cable production, repeaters, and branching units. The system is fully assembled and loaded, completing all pre-installation readiness activities.

2025
Marine Installation

Subsea cable installation is executed by IT Telecom, deploying TAM-1 along its defined route and connecting landing stations. This phase represents the physical completion of the system across the region.

2026
Ready for Services

TAM-1 reaches Ready for Service (RFS) following final testing, network integration, and system validation. TAFS begins commercial operations, delivering secure, scalable, and future-ready connectivity solutions to Costa Rica and Central America.

2022
Foundation
Planificación de cimientos y sistemas

Se establece LW Subsea Holdings, con la visión de desarrollar una plataforma de conectividad submarina neutral y resiliente para Centroamérica. Los estudios de laboratorio y el diseño inicial del sistema definen la arquitectura técnica, las opciones de enrutamiento y la estrategia de capacidad a largo plazo de TAM-1. Se asegura el primer inquilino ancla, lo que confirma la demanda inicial del mercado.

2023
Desktop Studies
Formación y contratación de TAFS

Se funda formalmente Trans Americas Fiber System (TAFS) como la empresa responsable del proyecto TAM-1. Se completa el diseño final del sistema y se firma el contrato principal de suministro con XTERA . Este hito marca la transición de la planificación al desarrollo y la ejecución activa del sistema.

2023
Estudio marino de la Ruta Sur

EGS completa un estudio marino exhaustivo de la Ruta Sur, que confirma las condiciones del fondo marino, la viabilidad de la ruta y la resiliencia a largo plazo del sistema. Los resultados respaldan la validación final de la ruta y las decisiones de ingeniería.

2024
Foundation of TAFS
Estudio marino de la Ruta Norte

FUGRO completa con éxito el estudio marino de la Ruta Norte, finalizando la definición completa de la ruta submarina y la alineación del punto de aterrizaje en todo el sistema TAM-1.

2024
Contract in Force
Fabricación, Integración y Ensamblaje

La fabricación e integración del sistema, que incluye la producción de cables submarinos, repetidores y unidades de derivación, está a cargo de XTERA y NEXANS . El sistema está completamente ensamblado y cargado, completando todas las actividades de preparación previas a la instalación.

2025
Marine Survey
Instalación Marina

La instalación del cable submarino está a cargo de IT Telecom , desplegando el TAM-1 a lo largo de su ruta definida y conectando las estaciones de amarre. Esta fase representa la finalización física del sistema en toda la región.

2026
Marine Survey
Listo para el servicio

Tras las pruebas finales, la integración de la red y la validación del sistema, el TAM-1 alcanza la certificación de Listo para el Servicio (RFS) . El TAFS inicia sus operaciones comerciales, ofreciendo soluciones de conectividad seguras, escalables y preparadas para el futuro a Costa Rica y Centroamérica.

Values That Power

Connectivity

  • Neutrality: Equal access for all partners and carriers.
  • Excellence: Engineering precision and reliability at every level.
  • Resilience: Built to endure, designed to adapt.
  • Impact: Connectivity that creates opportunities.
  • Sustainability: Innovation aligned with environmental responsibility.
  • Partnership: Collaboration that multiplies regional value.

Leadership Team

Julio Bran

Chief Executive Officer

Mario Montero

Chief Commercial Officer

Emanuel Bueso

Chief Financial Officer

José Luis Rivera

Chief Operating Officer

Ferris Adi

Chief Information Security Officer

Fernando López

Chief Legal Officer

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Julio Bran

Chief Executive Officer

With over 25 years of leadership experience in technology and telecom services, Julio has held CEO and COO roles at Siemens, Ericsson and Cable & Wireless across Europe, the U.S. and Latin America. He holds an MSc in Electrical & Control Engineering with majors in Business Management and Automation from the Technical University of Vienna.

Mario Montero

Chief Commercial Officer

Mario brings more than 30 years of experience in management and sales within the technology and telecommunications sectors. He has been instrumental in subsea cable infrastructure growth in the Americas and has served in senior leadership roles across operators and infrastructure providers.

Emanuel Bueso

Chief Financial Officer

Emanuel has a distinguished background in finance and technology, including serving as Worldwide Product Planner at Apple Inc. where he oversaw iPhone supply-chain allocations of over USD 20 billion. He also played a key role in a USD 1.2 billion infrastructure financing deal prior to joining TAFS. He holds an MBA from the University of Miami and a BS in Business Administration from American University.

José Luis Rivera

Chief Operating Officer

Jose Luis is a Honduran telecom industry veteran with over 38 years of experience. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering and an ME in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University. His prior roles include senior leadership for Columbus Networks covering Central America and advisory positions in major media and telecom groups.

Ferris Adi

Chief Information Security Officer

Ferris leads global cybersecurity operations for TAFS, bringing more than 20 years of leadership in digital defence for North America’s largest organizations. He holds an MBA from Norwich University and certifications including CISSP, CISA, CISM and CRISC. He is also a published author and professor of cybersecurity.

Fernando López

Chief Legal Officer

Fernando is a seasoned regulatory and legal expert in telecommunications and regulated industries. He holds a degree in Legal & Social Sciences from UNAH, a Master’s in Business Law from UNITEC, and an LLM in Business Administration & Management. He is a certified arbitrator and lecturer with extensive experience in licensing, contracts and large-scale project advisory