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Nexans Cable Leads the Way for Connectivity across the Americas
Production of the TAM-1 Submarine Cable System Commences Oslo, Norway – May 15, 2024 - Nexans, a global leader in cable solutions, has started production of TAM-1, a new fiberoptic submarine cable network owned by Trans Americas Fiber System. TAM-1 will span...
Trans Americas Fiber System Successfully Completes TAM-1 Marine Survey Operations
The marine survey operations for TAM-1, the flagship project of Trans Americas Fiber System (TAFS), have been successfully completed, marking the end of seven months of operations by EGS Survey and Fugro NV. With route engineering and manufacturing of cable and...
How Trans Americas Fiber System Plans to Make a Splash
Read the article by BNAmericas on how Trans Americas Fiber System plans to make a splash in the regional submarine cable business. In this interview, CCO Mario Montero provides details about the current status of the project, the next steps, expansion possibilities...
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Trans Americas – The Next Wave
Submarine cables power 98% of global internet traffic, yet Latin America and the Caribbean face outdated systems and soaring bandwidth demands growing over 30% annually. New systems like TAM-1 aim to modernize infrastructure, break monopolies, and meet the region’s urgent digital needs driven by streaming, AI, and 5G.
TAM-1 SUBMARINE CABLE SYSTEM: A New Era for Digital Connectivity in Latin America and the Caribbean
The TAM-1 submarine cable system, launching in 2025, is set to revolutionize digital connectivity across Latin America and the Caribbean. Spanning 7,000 kilometers, it addresses the region’s skyrocketing demand for high-speed internet with advanced technology, increased capacity, and low-latency connections. By replacing aging infrastructure and breaking monopolies, TAM-1 fosters competition, reduces costs, and bridges the digital divide, driving economic growth and aligning with the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda for inclusive connectivity.