The Taino-Carib submarine cable is a 1,100 km long fiber optic cable system that connects Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and the United States Virgin Islands. The cable system is designed to provide high-speed broadband connectivity to these regions and facilitate data transmission, voice communication, and other internet-based services.
The Taino-Carib submarine cable is owned and operated by Liberty Latin America, a leading telecommunications and media company in Latin America and the Caribbean. The cable system was completed in 2017 and has a capacity of up to 8 terabits per second.
The Taino-Carib submarine cable is considered a crucial part of the region's telecommunications infrastructure, as it provides a reliable, fast, and secure connection to the global internet. It also helps to boost economic growth and social development by enabling businesses and individuals to access a wide range of online services, including e-commerce, online education, telemedicine, and more.
In addition to the Taino-Carib submarine cable, Liberty Latin America owns and operates several other submarine cable systems in the region, including the ARCOS-1, ARCOS-2, and Gemini cables. These cable systems are essential for connecting Latin America and the Caribbean to the rest of the world and facilitating international trade, communication, and collaboration.