DE-CIX and CVTelecom Plan South Atlantic Interconnection Corridor

• •DE-CIX and CVTelecom signed a Letter of Intent for a South Atlantic interconnection corridor.
• •The corridor aims to enhance connectivity between Southern Europe, West Africa, and Latin America.
• •The initiative is expected to reduce reliance on traditional traffic hubs and improve digital service access.

DE-CIX and Cabo Verde Telecom (CVTelecom) announced plans to establish a new interconnection corridor linking Lisbon, Portugal, with São Paulo, Brazil, to enhance connectivity across Southern Europe, West Africa, and Latin America. A Letter of Intent (LOI) was signed on September 29, 2026, outlining a non-binding framework for cooperation. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on traditional traffic hubs in Northern Europe and North America, thereby improving resilience and performance in intercontinental connectivity. CVTelecom will provide transport capacity between Lisbon and São Paulo, while DE-CIX will grant access to its interconnection services in various key locations. This collaboration is expected to attract further investment in digital infrastructure and services along the South Atlantic corridor. Both companies emphasize the importance of diverse and resilient connectivity for digital growth.