Millicom Secures Long-Term Subsea Cable Deal to Boost Central America Connectivity
Event summary
- Millicom has signed a long-term commercial agreement with Trans Americas Fiber System (TAFS) to enhance its international network infrastructure in Central America.
- The TAM-1 subsea fiber optic network spans 7,000 kilometers, connecting the U.S., Eastern Caribbean, Central America, and Colombia with a minimum of 18Tbps capacity per fiber pair.
- The southern route of TAM-1 will be operational in Q2 2026, with the northern route following in Q3 2026.
- Millicom aims to improve route diversity, redundancy, and scalability for its services in the region.
The big picture
Millicom's partnership with TAFS underscores the increasing importance of subsea fiber networks in bridging connectivity gaps in emerging markets. As digital transformation accelerates in Central America, the deal positions Millicom to capitalize on the region's growing bandwidth needs, potentially setting a precedent for similar infrastructure investments in other underserved markets.
What we're watching
- Network Resilience
- How the enhanced route diversity and redundancy will impact Millicom's service reliability in Central America.
- Regional Demand
- Whether the growing demand for high-capacity digital services in Central America will be fully met by the TAM-1 system.
- Economic Development
- The pace at which improved connectivity will drive economic development and digital inclusion in the region.
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