C3ntro Telecom Secures $70 Million for Mexico-US Fiber Optic Corridor Expansion
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
C3ntro Telecom received $70 million in financing from PROPARCO and DEG for Project Tikva, a cross-border fiber optic corridor between Mexico and the United States. The funding will facilitate the deployment of approximately 2,852km of fiber optic cable linking Queretaro and Phoenix, enhancing connectivity for data centers and digital services.
The project targets improved access for 9.8 million people in Mexico and is expected to create over 1,500 direct and close to 8,000 indirect jobs. The initiative is crucial for supporting Mexico's digital economy and addressing infrastructure challenges tied to nearshoring.

Mar 7, 2026, 12:27 PM