The South American Crossing (SAC) submarine cable is a fiber optic cable system that connects South America with the United States. The cable spans approximately 11,000 kilometers (6,835 miles) and is operated by SAC, a consortium of telecommunications companies including Telefonica, Telecom Italia, America Movil, and GlobeNet.
The SAC cable system includes landing points in Fortaleza and Salvador, Brazil; Las Toninas, Argentina; Punta del Este, Uruguay; and Boca Raton, Florida in the United States. The cable has a total capacity of 42.5 Tbps (terabits per second) and is used for voice and data traffic between South America and North America.
The SAC cable system was first launched in 2001 and underwent a major upgrade in 2017 to increase its capacity and improve its resilience. The upgrade included the installation of new equipment and the use of advanced technologies to enhance the cable's performance.
The SAC cable system plays an important role in connecting South America with the rest of the world, enabling businesses and individuals in the region to access global markets and communicate with partners and customers around the world. Its high capacity and advanced technology also make it a reliable and secure option for international telecommunications.