Nokia and MX Fiber Build 1,800 km Optical Backbone to Drive Economic Growth and Digital Inclusion in Southeastern Mexico

Nokia and MX Fiber Build 1,800 km Optical Backbone to Drive Economic Growth and Digital Inclusion in Southeastern Mexico

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and MX Fiber have launched a 1,800 km high-capacity optical backbone network in Southeastern Mexico to expand digital connectivity and support major economic projects, including the Interoceanic Corridor and Maya Train. Using Nokia’s 1830 Photonic Service Switch with Flex-Grid DWDM technology, the network delivers scalable services from 10G to 200G, upgradeable to 400G and 800G, with line capacity up to 2.4 Tb/s. The system offers real-time performance monitoring and dynamic network management to ensure robust, cost-effective service delivery. The initiative will bring faster internet, enhanced cloud access, and improved infrastructure for commerce, mobility, and digital inclusion in Chiapas, Tabasco, Quintana Roo, and soon Campeche and Veracruz.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 12-Aug-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia has partnered with MX Fiber to deploy a new high-speed optical transport backbone network across Southeastern Mexico, delivering reliable, high-capacity connectivity to one of the nation’s most underserved yet economically promising regions. This 1,800 km expansion will power major infrastructure projects such as the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec and the Maya Train, both central to driving economic growth, improving mobility, and promoting digital inclusion in Chiapas, Tabasco, and Quintana Roo, with coverage soon extending to Campeche and Veracruz.

The new backbone leverages Nokia’s Flex-Grid Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology and the 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS), enabling scalable service delivery from 10G to 200G, with the ability to seamlessly upgrade to 400G and 800G in the future without service interruptions. The solution supports massive line capacity growth of up to 2.4 Tb/s, ensuring it can meet rising demand for high-speed connectivity from data centers, industrial parks, and subsea transport hubs that are critical for commerce and regional development.

Built-in dynamic network management and Optical Time-Domain Reflectometry (OTDR) provide real-time performance monitoring, guaranteeing robust, cost-effective, and future-ready connectivity for MX Fiber’s customers. The enhanced network will deliver faster internet, better cloud access, and improved support for data-heavy applications, addressing long-standing infrastructure gaps in the region.

Nestor Bergero, CEO of MX Fiber, stated: “We are pleased to work with Nokia to deploy a proven optical solution that delivers high-capacity, high-quality services at lower operational costs. This is a key enabler for our customers and for the success of mega-projects such as the Interoceanic Corridor and Maya Train, which aim to drive economic development across Southeastern Mexico.”

Javier Falcón, Vice President of Network Infrastructure, Latin America at Nokia, added: “This is a significant step for digital inclusion and economic empowerment in the region. We are proud to support MX Fiber with world-class optical technology that provides the scale, reliability, and performance needed for the future.”

With this deployment, MX Fiber and Nokia are laying the foundation for a modern digital ecosystem in Southeastern Mexico, enabling growth opportunities for communities, industries, and public services.

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SOURCE: Nokia