The first of its kind in 25 years, the long haul fiber network will connect Phoenix and Querétaro with cutting-edge, low latency fiber infrastructure, ready for service in Q4 2026.
C3ntro Telecom (C3ntro), a leader in global telecommunications and fiber infrastructure provider, has launched its most ambitious initiative to date: the Tikva Project.
Tikva represents a transformative leap in cross-border connectivity, establishing a state-of-the-art, 2,500-kilometer fiber optic network between Phoenix, Arizona, and Querétaro, Mexico.
Designed with AI-ready fiber technology, multi-duct capacity and a diverse, low-latency Pacific route, Tikva delivers a fully underground, redundant cross-border solution.
This milestone marks the first project of its kind in over 25 years and positions C3ntro as the single provider delivering unified service-level agreements (SLAs) across the US and Mexico, while covering key cities along Mexico’s Pacific corridor.
The Tikva network, which began construction in March of this year, is slated to be ready for service in Q4 2026, offering hyperscalers, cloud providers, carriers, international operators and enterprises an unparalleled solution for high-capacity, low-latency connectivity, including dark fiber and wavelength services at 100/400/800Gb speeds.
The project leverages advanced fiber technology with hyperscale-class construction and underground installations to ensure maximum reliability and scalability.
By connecting Phoenix, one of North America’s fastest-growing data center markets, with Querétaro, Mexico’s leading data center hub, Tikva is pitched as enabling seamless data exchange across two of the most critical AI data center regions in the world.
“Tikva is not just a network; it’s a symbol of hope and progress,” said Simon Masri, President of C3ntro Telecom. “This project embodies our commitment to bridging borders with technology and empowering businesses with world-class connectivity. We are proud to have one of the world’s largest hyperscalers already contractually committed, which underscores the confidence in our vision. With Tikva, we are redefining what’s possible in digital infrastructure across Mexico and the United States.”
The Tikva Project will feature 29 intermediate landing points (ILAs/PoPs) across key cities in Mexico and the US, including edge data center capabilities, ensuring robust local data delivery along its route. It also introduces a new diverse cross-border connection via Nogales – further strengthening regional resilience.
As C3ntro celebrates over three decades of innovation in telecommunications, the Tikva Project is said to underscore its leadership in advancing global connectivity. By uniting two major data center regions with cutting-edge infrastructure, C3ntro is setting a new benchmark for excellence in fiber networks.
