U.S.-based Liberty Networks will deliver El Salvador’s first submarine cable system, marking a major milestone for the country’s international connectivity. Liberty Networks operates regional subsea and terrestrial fiber infrastructure across Latin America and the Caribbean.
In a press release, Liberty Networks said it will design, build, implement, and operate the new 1,800-km cable system for El Salvador’s telecommunications regulator, SIGET. The project aims to strengthen international capacity and improve internet performance for Salvadoran users.
The cable is expected to enter service in the second half of 2028. U.S. and Salvadoran officials have promoted the system as a strategic digital infrastructure investment. They said it will support innovation, cloud adoption, and new economic opportunities across the country.
Liberty Networks has not yet identified the cable supplier for the El Salvador build. However, the company points to a strong track record in subsea projects. As part of Liberty Latin America, it operates or participates in several regional cable systems, including ARCOS-1, CFX, ECFS, PCCS, and MAYA-1. These routes form a key backbone for connectivity throughout the Caribbean basin and Latin America.
Liberty Networks also leads the new 5,400-km MANTA system, which combines the LN-1 route with Gold Data’s GD-1. The system creates a low-latency corridor linking the United States, Mexico, Panama, and Colombia. Liberty Networks targets hyperscale, wholesale, and enterprise traffic with that route.
For MANTA, Liberty Networks and its partners selected SubCom to manufacture the optical fiber cable and supply wet-plant technology. For the MAYA-1 modernization, Liberty Networks and its consortium chose Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) as the lead technology and marine services provider.
