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LIBERTY NETWORKS DELIVERS NEXT-GEN SUBSEA CONNECTIVITY TO FUTURE PROOF THE REGION

via Business Wire
  • MAYA-1.2 sub-sea system investment doubles capacity for the Cayman Islands and will continue to deliver critical capacity for at least 10 years.
  • MAYA-1.2 capacity expansion and extension builds on the recent ARCOS enhancements and complements the MANTA network.
  • MAYA-1.2 investment underscores a commitment to the region and to Cayman by Liberty Networks, ensuring the continued delivery of reliable, resilient, and robust digital infrastructure.

Liberty Networks, a leading provider of enterprise connectivity and digital infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean, today announced a major milestone with the launch of MAYA-1.2, an enhanced system that doubles the capacity of the MAYA-1 subsea cable and is designed to power the region’s digital future.

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Liberty Networks coverage map of MAYA-1.2. View the full network coverage map at www.libertynetworks.com.

Liberty Networks coverage map of MAYA-1.2. View the full network coverage map at www.libertynetworks.com.

This strategic upgrade represents a long-term investment in regional infrastructure, strengthening international connectivity and digital resilience throughout the Caribbean and Central America. The project is being carried out in partnership with the new MAYA-1.2 consortium members. Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), a leading global player in the submarine cable industry, will serve as the lead technology and marine services partner. Liberty Networks will be the primary operator and owner of the new system.

The newly configured MAYA-1.2 system spans 2,386 km, with a minimum ring design capacity of 4 Tbsp., and will retain three vital landing points: Hollywood, Florida (USA); Puerto Cortés, Honduras; and Half Moon Bay, Grand Cayman. This reconfiguration secures long-term capacity and services for member operators while strengthening international connectivity for businesses, governments, and communities across the region. Completion is expected by the first half of 2026.

In addition to the upgrade, Liberty Networks and its MAYA-1.2 consortium partners are taking a sustainable approach by removing, recovering, and scrapping the southern portion of the MAYA-1 trunk. This will clear the way for the installation of MANTA, the new pan-regional subsea cable system, which will provide additional international routes for the Cayman Islands, both north and south.

“Submarine networks are, and will remain, critical infrastructure for the region,” said Ray Collins, Liberty Latin America's SVP of Infrastructure and Corporate Strategy. “MAYA-1.2 embodies our commitment to advancing the region’s digital ecosystem, creating a more powerful, efficient, and resilient backbone for connectivity. We announced a $250 million investment in regional infrastructure, and we are proud to lead the strategic reconfiguration of MAYA, complementing the existing Cayman-Jamaica Fiber System (CJFS). For more than 28 years, we have reliably served the connectivity needs of the Cayman Islands, and with this investment, together with MANTA, we are ensuring those needs will be met for generations to come.”

Key benefits for the Cayman Islands include:

  • Expanded Capacity: Up to 4 terabits per second in each direction, more than double today’s capacity.
  • Lower Latency: Faster, more responsive connections with latency reduced to 19 milliseconds on the short path (from 21.4 ms) and 29 milliseconds on the long path (from 70 ms).
  • Modernized Technology: Deployment of next-generation Submarine Line Terminal Equipment (SLTE), enabling flexible spectrum loading and support for 100G and 400G interfaces, a major leap from legacy 10G/40G.

MAYA-1.2 introduces streamlined operations and a future-ready commercial model built for flexibility, scalability, and sustained growth.

ABOUT LIBERTY NETWORKS

Liberty Networks, part of Liberty Latin America, is a leading infrastructure and enterprise connectivity provider in Latin America and the Caribbean that connects over 30 countries with nearly 50,000 kilometers of submarine fiber optic cable and 17,000 kilometers of terrestrial networks. At Liberty Networks, we partner with enterprises, carriers, and business communities, leveraging our expansive network infrastructure, next-generation solutions portfolio, and data center network to provide a solid foundation that enables business success across the region. To learn more about Liberty Networks, visit www.libertynetworks.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

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