Project Overview and Significance
Telxius México has secured the necessary environmental authorization to execute the Tikal AMX-3 project, which involves installing a submarine fiber optic cable. This 22.3 km route stretches from a mooring point in the central island of Boulevard Kukulcán, near Playa Delfines in Cancún, to Playa Delfines and eventually to the United States. The project is part of a global telecommunication system via submarine fiber optic cable, designed to support growing data transfer needs.
Project Details
- The complete system spans 1,961 km, connecting Mexico with Boca Raton (USA) and Puerto Barrios (Guatemala), with a branch in Playa Delfines.
- The system is expected to be operational by 2026, providing ultra-broadband capacity and faster internet access for consumers and businesses.
- The estimated investment is approximately 2.85 million US dollars (48 million Mexican pesos).
- Construction authorization is valid for three years, while operational authorization lasts for 25 years.
Impact and Benefits
This project aims to connect Guatemala with the United States through a branch in Cancún, specifically in Playa Delfines along Boulevard Kukulcán. The infrastructure will enable a transmission capacity of 23.75 terabits per second per pair of fibers, marking a significant technological advancement for international connectivity in the region.
Construction Process
The project does not involve the exploitation of dune or beach areas, as it plans to install ducts underground to accommodate the submarine cable. The duct installation will occur beneath Boulevard Kukulcán and the beach area via tunneling, as outlined in the Manifestation of Impact on the Environment (MIA).
Environmental Consideration
According to Mexico’s Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), the project does not directly interfere with the area since the cable will run subterranean at a depth of three meters along the coastal strip.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Tikal AMX-3 project? It’s a submarine fiber optic cable project by Telxius México, spanning 22.3 km from Guatemala to Cancún and eventually the United States.
- What are the project’s primary goals? The project aims to support global data transfer growth by providing ultra-broadband capacity and faster internet access for consumers and businesses.
- When will the project be operational? The system is expected to be fully functional by 2026.
- What is the estimated investment for this project? The projected investment is around 2.85 million US dollars (48 million Mexican pesos).
- How will the project impact the environment? The project does not interfere directly with the area as the cable will run subterranean at a depth of three meters along the coastal strip.
