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Bolivia and Chile Sign Fiber Optic Deal to Enhance Data Connectivity

Bolivia and Chile Sign Fiber Optic Deal to Enhance Data Connectivity

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ThreatCluster •October 18, 2026 at 02:39 UTC
  • •Bolivia and Chile signed a historic fiber optic deal on October 16, 2026.
  • •The project aims to connect Pacific and Atlantic submarine cable networks.
  • •The deal could position Bolivia as a regional data transit hub.

On October 16, 2026, Bolivia and Chile signed a memorandum of understanding for the Chile-Bolivia Bioceanic Fiber Optic Corridor, aiming to link Pacific and Atlantic submarine cable networks. This deal, part of five agreements, allows Bolivia to access the Humboldt cable, a 14,800-kilometer project backed by Google and Desarrollo País, with a capacity of 144 terabytes per second. The MOU initiates studies but does not commit to construction or funding, leaving the corridor's future uncertain. The agreement is seen as a significant step for Bolivia to become a regional data transit hub, while Chile gains an eastward terrestrial path for its Pacific cable infrastructure. The two countries have not had ambassadors since 1962 due to historical disputes, but this deal marks a potential thaw in relations.

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2026-10-16
Bolivia and Chile sign fiber optic MOU
The memorandum of understanding for the Bioceanic Fiber Optic Corridor was signed during the first Chilean presidential visit to La Paz in 71 years.
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What is the purpose of the fiber optic corridor?
The corridor aims to link Pacific and Atlantic submarine cable networks, enhancing data connectivity for Bolivia and Chile.
What are the next steps after signing the MOU?
Both countries will conduct studies to assess viable routes, traffic projections, and potential operators for the fiber optic corridor.
How does this deal impact Bolivia's digital infrastructure?
The deal positions Bolivia to potentially become a regional data transit hub, reducing costs for routing international data traffic.