Telstra International, a global arm of leading telecommunications and technology company Telstra, has taken the first step to extend its network capabilities into Latin America by establishing a new dedicated point-of-presence (PoP) at Stemmons Towers in Dallas, Texas and collaborating with leading Mexican telecommunications providers, Axtel and Vivaro. Telstra International Latin America

Telstra International will focus its initial expansion efforts on Mexico, as the new PoP is a critical gateway for internet and IP traffic to and from the region. This will allow enterprise and wholesale customers located in countries all over the world (including throughout Latin America) to easily integrate into Telstra’s expansive connectivity network, enhancing their global reach and accessibility. The strategic location also enables Mexican multinational corporations seeking to connect to other regions to plug into the network to reach Asia-Pacific and Europe and likewise, APAC multinationals can now reach Mexico through the same gateway.

Telstra International’s expansion is driven by the increasing demand for connectivity solutions in the region. Telegeography¹ estimates that, on average, 84% of the total internet traffic to and from Latin America currently goes through the United States and Canada. This is expected to grow as international bandwidth demand steadily increases in Latin America and major international bandwidth markets in the region such as Mexico, continue to rely on connectivity into the U.S. to reach global markets such as Asia-Pacific and Europe.

Throughout Mexico, Telstra International now offers global internet, IP transit, and virtual private networks. Telstra International also provides access to more than 10 carrier-neutral data centers in cities such as Mexico City, Monterrey, Queretaro, and Guadalajara, and delivers endpoint termination services for ethernet private lines and MPLS in all of Mexico’s major data centers, enterprise buildings, and business parks. These network enhancements facilitate low-latency connectivity into the Mexican Stock Exchange as well, which is important for serving customers in the financial services industry, a key growth area for Telstra globally. Telstra International Latin America

“We’re focused on Latin America as a key growth market as we expect to see increased demand for connectivity from enterprises, hyperscalers and wholesale customers between APAC and the region driven by a technology boom and growing economies. Our official expansion and continued investments in digital infrastructure position us well to offer customers simple and secure options to connect to this dynamic region and leverage our global network,” said Roary Stasko, CEO of Telstra International.

“Looking ahead, Telstra International will continue to innovate on our network infrastructure through additional PoPs and collaborate with our industry partners to provide critical connectivity and capacity to more Latin American countries such as Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Colombia.”

Here are some of the benefits of the new subsea cable system for Telstra International’s customers:

• Faster connectivity: The new cable will be able to carry up to 20 terabits of data per second, which is significantly more than the current capacity between Australia and Brazil. This will allow Telstra International’s customers to experience faster download and upload speeds when accessing content from Latin America.
• More reliable connectivity: The new cable will be less susceptible to disruptions than the current terrestrial infrastructure. This will mean that Telstra International’s customers can be confident that their connectivity to Latin America will be reliable.
• Lower latency: The new cable will also have lower latency than the current terrestrial infrastructure. This means that Telstra International’s customers will experience a more responsive experience when accessing content from Latin America.

Telstra International’s investment in the new subsea cable system is a positive development for its customers in Latin America. The new cable will provide faster, more reliable, and lower-latency connectivity, which will be a significant benefit for businesses and consumers alike.

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