Ecuadorian telecommunications firm Telconet has commenced construction of an edge data center at its CSN-1 submarine cable landing station near Naples, on Florida's west coast. This move marks a key milestone in the company's ambitious $550 million investment in its Carnival Submarine Network-1 (CSN-1) system.
The CSN-1 system spans 4,500 kilometers and is designed to connect the United States with Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador. It also includes the potential for extensions to additional regions, such as Central America, the Caribbean, and South America's Pacific coast, which could include countries like Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. The cable landing station in Florida, along with the associated edge data center, is part of a broader infrastructure project that will include at least six edge data centers along the route.
Telconet has engaged Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) as the primary constructor of the submarine cable. In Colombia, the company has partnered with U.S.-based industrial equipment provider Vertiv to build a cable landing station in Barranquilla, one of the designated landing points in the network.
The Florida edge data center and landing station are strategically situated to enhance connectivity across the Americas. This project represents the first subsea network to land on Florida’s west coast, a development that could reshape digital infrastructure in the region.
With the completion of this project anticipated later this year, the CSN-1 system is poised to bolster digital infrastructure and connectivity between the United States and several countries across Central and South America. Telconet’s investment underscores the growing demand for high-speed, low-latency connections in the region, paving the way for enhanced digital services and economic opportunities.
