The TAM-1 submarine cable is set to be extended to Costa Rica.

Digital infrastructure company Trans Americas Fiber System (TAFS), developer of the TAM-1 submarine cable, and the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) have announced a strategic alliance for the deployment and installation of TAM-1 in Costa Rica.

Once completed, the TAM-1 system will cover more than 7,000 km, connecting Central America and the Caribbean with the US via Florida. The first phase of the project is expected to be operational this year.

The submarine cable is designed to handle high data capacities through a 24-pair fiber optic infrastructure. This will allow Kölbi, ICE's commercial subsidiary, to scale up to 18 terabits per second (or more if needed).

According to SubmarineCableMap, the system is set to land in Puerto Limon in Costa Rica, which is also the landing place for the Maya-1, Arcos, and America Movil Submarine Cable System-1 (AMX-1) cables.

TAFS and ICE said that the agreement positions the state-owned entity as a "key partner" for the arrival of TAM-1 in Costa Rica, which will strengthen the country's digital infrastructure and open new opportunities for economic development, technological innovation, and digital inclusion.

"This alliance with ICE represents a fundamental step in our mission to transform digital connectivity in Latin America," said Julio Bran, CEO of TAFS. "Costa Rica is a strategic node in our system, and working together with a leading entity such as ICE allows us to guarantee a successful deployment aligned with the country's needs."

First announced in 2023, TAM-1 is set to land in Florida, US; Colombia; Puerto Rico; US Virgin Islands; British Virgin Islands; Mexico; Guatemala; Honduras; Costa Rica; and Panama. AT&T is the anchor tenant and landing party for the system in all US jurisdictions.

"For Kölbi, this connection represents more than a technical improvement: it is a commitment to Costa Rica's development. TAM-1 will connect countries, provide business opportunities, innovation, and progress. We consolidate our commitment to national development," said Leda Acevedo, ICE's telecommunications manager.

TAFS is potentially planning a new subsea cable in Latin America, dubbed TAM-2. The system will reportedly connect Colombia and Ecuador, among other countries, to TAM-1.

This piece was automatically translated from DCD's Spanish site and edited by a member of DCD's editorial staff.