Mexican telecoms infrastructure provider C3ntro Telecom has launched a new project to build a fibre network linking Mexico and the US.
Called the Tikva Project, the plan is to establish a state-of-the-art, 2,500-kilometre fibre optic network between Phoenix, Arizona, and Querétaro, Mexico.
Tikva will feature 29 intermediate landing points across key cities in Mexico and the US, including edge data centre capabilities, and also introduces a new diverse cross-border connection via Nogales, to further strengthen regional resilience.
C3ntro says Tikva will be designed with AI-ready fibre technology, multi-duct capacity, and a diverse, low-latency Pacific route, and will deliver a fully underground, redundant cross-border solution.
"This milestone marks the first project of its kind in over 25 years and positions C3ntro as the single provider delivering unified service-level agreements (SLAs) across the US and Mexico, while covering key cities along Mexico’s Pacific corridor," the company states in its announcement.
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The Tikva network, which began construction in March this year, is slated to be ready for service in Q4 2026, offering hyperscalers, cloud providers, carriers, international operators and enterprises high-capacity, low-latency connectivity, including dark fibre and wavelength services at 100/400/800Gb speeds.
According to C3ntro, Tikva leverages advanced fibre technology with hyperscale-class construction and underground installations to ensure maximum reliability and scalability.
By connecting Phoenix, one of North America’s fastest-growing data centre markets, with Querétaro, Mexico’s leading data centre hub, Tikva will enable seamless data exchange across two of the most critical AI data centre regions in the world, C3ntro says.
“Tikva is not just a network; it’s a symbol of hope and progress,” said Simon Masri, President of C3ntro Telecom.
“This project embodies our commitment to bridging borders with technology and empowering businesses with world-class connectivity.
"We are proud to have one of the world’s largest hyperscalers already contractually committed, which underscores the confidence in our vision.
"With Tikva, we are redefining what’s possible in digital infrastructure across Mexico and the United States.”
