Tata Comm invests in Seaborn Networks, eyes Latin America

Tata Communication has purchased a significant capacity in Seaborn Networks' cable system between Brazil and the US, a company statement said here Monday.

"Latin America is a key emerging region and growing market on the world stage and our investment in Seabras-1 is part of our plan to enhance our offerings into that region. With the Seabras-1 cable landing in Tata Communications' Wall cable landing station in the US, this will also enable seamless extension of our TGN-network," said Genius Wong, senior vice president, Global Network Services, Tata Communications.

Seaborn Networks plans for the Seabras-1 system to be ready for service in the fourth quarter of 2016.

However, the company did not disclose the investment details.

Tata Communications owns and operates the world's largest and most advanced subsea fibre cable network. At present over 24 percent of the world's internet routes travel over Tata Communications' network, and the company is the only Tier-1 provider that is in the top five by routes in five continents.

"With bandwidth and connectivity growth demand in Latin America at unprecedented levels, we are delighted to have Tata Communications as a strategic partner on Seabras-1. Tata Communications' investment for significant capacity purchase in Seabras-1 is a clear indication of high demand in the market for an express submarine cable route between the US and Sao Paulo and seamless extension to other geographies in the world," said Larry Schwartz, chief executive officer, Seaborn Networks.