DE-CIX and CVTelecom Signed South Atlantic Link Deal
The companies aim to build an interconnection corridor between Lisbon and São Paulo to improve data traffic efficiency.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Data Centers
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DE-CIX and Cabo Verde Telecom have signed a non-binding letter of intent to develop a new South Atlantic interconnection corridor. The project aims to link Lisbon, Portugal, with São Paulo, Brazil, using infrastructure landing in Cape Verde.
Why it matters
This partnership seeks to reduce global reliance on internet traffic hubs located in North America and Northern Europe. By bypassing traditional chokepoints, the companies intend to improve connectivity between Europe, Africa, and Latin America.
The proposed corridor utilizes Cape Verde as a strategic hub, leveraging its current capacity for the West Africa Cable System, Atlantis, and the Senegal Horn of Africa Regional Express cable system.
The players
DE-CIX
An operator of internet exchange points with major facilities in cities including Frankfurt, Madrid, and New York.
Cabo Verde Telecom
A telecommunications services provider based in Cape Verde that manages critical submarine cable landings.
The details
DE-CIX will gain access to transport capacity between Lisbon and São Paulo, while CVTelecom will utilize DE-CIX services across international hubs. The project will enable more direct data transfer by creating a new pathway across the ocean floor.
Timeline
October 5, 2026: The agreement was confirmed with the publication of the announcement.
The Tech Race
This project represents a shift toward regionalized internet architecture, moving away from centralized reliance on North American and Northern European traffic hubs. It reflects a growing industry effort to optimize global latency by creating direct routes across the South Atlantic.
Users in the regions connected by this corridor may experience lower latency and faster data transfer speeds for web traffic. This improvement relies on the companies successfully moving from this non-binding agreement to a definitive commercial contract.
The takeaway
Direct routing between continents is becoming a priority for global network providers aiming to bypass congested traditional hubs. Businesses and users in Africa and Latin America stand to benefit most from these infrastructure improvements as they reduce dependence on external transit points.
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