Large-scale upgrading process in progress across five Mexican states
MX Fiber and Nokia Unveil High-Speed Optical Transport Backbone in Southeast Mexico
MX Fiber, a telecom infrastructure company, has partnered with Nokia to roll out a high-speed optical transport backbone in Southeast Mexico. The network, now deployed and operational, spans 1,800 km across five states: Chiapas, Tabasco, Quintana Roo, Campeche, and Veracruz.
The project is a significant step forward in enhancing connectivity in a traditionally underserved but densely populated region. It delivers gigabit internet access using Nokia’s advanced Flex-Grid DWDM technology and 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS), enabling scalable service capacities of 10G, 100G, and 200G, with future upgrades possible to 400G and 800G without service disruption.
This new network significantly improves internet access, supporting faster internet, improved cloud access, and robust support for data-intensive applications. It connects to modern data centers, industrial parks, and subsea transport hubs, which are critical for commerce, mobility, and digital inclusion in the area.
The MX Fiber-Nokia optical backbone plays a strategic role in supporting Mexico’s larger economic development initiatives. It is crucial for enabling successful implementation of mega-projects like the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec and the Maya Train. These projects aim to spur economic revitalization in the region by improving infrastructure, connectivity, and industrial growth.
The MX Fiber project is an extension of Nokia's focus on targeting underserved areas. The Finnish tech giant has been involved in rural broadband efforts in Brazil and is deploying subaquatic fibre networks in remote regions where Peru, Colombia, and Brazil meet. If the MX Fiber network delivers on its capacity and coverage promises, it could significantly improve internet access in targeted regions.
The Mexican government has established a new regulatory body to reform the telecom sector, and this project is an example of private companies contributing to infrastructure upgrades in Mexico. The network will help facilitate the use of cloud services, video conferencing, and other data-heavy applications in the targeted regions, potentially closing the connectivity gap, although whether it will fully close the gap remains uncertain.
In summary, the MX Fiber and Nokia project provides a robust, cost-efficient digital foundation intended to revitalize Southeast Mexico’s economy and integrate it better into national and global commerce networks.
The MX Fiber-Nokia partnership leverages advanced technology to deliver a high-speed optical transport network, catering to the finance and industry sectors in Southeast Mexico. With this deployment, the region will experience improved capabilities for data-intensive applications, cloud access, and faster internet speeds.
This new infrastructure supports Mexico's larger economic development goals by empowering mega-projects like the Interoceanic Corridor and the Maya Train, which aim to foster growth in commerce, mobility, and technology.
