The Bicentenario submarine cable is a critical infrastructure project aimed at enhancing the telecommunications capacity between South America and the world. Designed to support the growing demand for bandwidth and improve connectivity, this submarine cable connects various points in the ocean floor through a series of fiber-optic lines.
The cable was officially declared ready for service on December 1, 2020, marking a significant milestone in regional connectivity. It features multiple cable landing stations strategically situated to optimize data transmission and ensure robust connectivity across different locations. The primary cable landing stations include Montevideo in Uruguay and Buenos Aires in Argentina, facilitating seamless communication between the two nations and beyond.
With a total capacity of 130 Tbps (terabits per second), the Bicentenario submarine cable is designed to accommodate the increasing data traffic requirements of both local and international users. This substantial capacity enables high-speed internet access, supporting various applications from cloud computing to video streaming, thereby fostering economic growth and digital transformation in the region.
The expected lifespan of the cable is approximately 25 years, providing a long-term solution to the telecommunications challenges faced by countries in South America and bolstering their integration into the global digital economy.
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