Sparkle Enhances Connectivity with Algar Telecom's Fiber Optic Asset on Monet Submarine Cable

Sparkle partners with Algar Telecom to enhance US-Brazil connectivity, leveraging Monet submarine cable's fiber optic assets.By Saboor Bayat, BNN Breaking
February 29, 2024

Telecom Italia's international services branch, Sparkle, has taken a significant step in expanding its network footprint across the Americas by securing rights to utilize Algar Telecom's fiber optic asset on the Monet submarine cable. This strategic partnership not only broadens Sparkle's network but also strengthens international connectivity between the United States and Brazil, promising enhanced speeds and capacity for both entities.

Strategic Expansion in the Americas

By partnering with Algar Telecom, Sparkle has effectively become the long-term provider of international connectivity and IP transit for the Brazilian telecom giant. This move grants Sparkle access to the 10,556 km Monet submarine cable system, which links Boca Raton, Florida, with Fortaleza and Sao Paulo in Brazil. This expansion adds to Sparkle's robust American network, which now includes 56 Points of Presence across key regions such as the US, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Peru, Venezuela, and Brazil, with a crucial hub in Panama. The acquisition of rights to use Algar Telecom's Monet fiber optic asset allows Sparkle to enhance its service offerings, promising speeds up to 18 Tbps with current technologies.

Benefits of the Partnership

The collaboration between Sparkle and Algar Telecom is not just about expanding network coverage; it's about optimizing the use of the Monet submarine cable to meet growing demand for connectivity. This partnership is expected to bolster both companies' global connectivity capabilities and market reach. Algar Telecom, in turn, gains access to Sparkle's extensive global network, opening up new markets and enhancing service offerings for its customers. Both companies have committed to sharing commercial insights and best practices, aiming to better serve their customer bases and adapt to the evolving demands of the telecommunications industry.

Implications for Global Connectivity

This strategic move by Sparkle and Algar Telecom signifies a crucial development in the telecommunications industry, highlighting the importance of submarine cable systems in maintaining global connectivity. As demonstrated by recent service outages in other submarine cable systems, such as the Seacom outage in Africa, the resilience and capacity of these underwater networks are vital for economic growth and stability. The partnership between Sparkle and Algar Telecom not only strengthens their positions in the market but also underscores the need for ongoing investments in infrastructure to support the ever-increasing demand for international data transmission.

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