V.tal Announces Project for New Synapse Submarine Cable Connecting Brazil and the US

20 January 2026

V.tal, the largest neutral digital infrastructure company in the Americas, has announced the project for the construction of a new international submarine cable system, Synapse, connecting Tuckerton, New Jersey (United States), to the city of São Paulo, Brazil. With approximately 9,700 kilometers in length, the new state-of-the-art route will feature 16 fiber pairs and will strengthen digital connectivity between the two countries, expanding international data traffic capacity and resilience across the Americas. The project will be officially unveiled during the Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) conference, the world’s leading gathering of connectivity, cloud, submarine cable, and data center leaders, taking place January 18–21 in Hawaii.

The investment is designed to meet the rapidly growing demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud services from big tech companies, hyperscalers, cloud providers, and content platforms that require robust, next-generation networks capable of supporting massive data traffic volumes. The new cable system will include a future Branching Unit (BU) in Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, adding approximately 460 kilometers to the main route and enabling direct interconnection with Mega Lobster, Tecto’s recently inaugurated data center and the largest in Brazil’s Northeast region, with a total power capacity of 20 MW. This integration strengthens Fortaleza’s strategic position as an international connectivity hub and addresses the growing demand for high-capacity, low-latency digital infrastructure.

“This submarine cable represents a strategic investment in strengthening digital connectivity between Brazil and the United States,” said Felipe Campos, CEO of V.tal. “By integrating submarine, terrestrial, and data center infrastructure, we are building a robust, scalable, and future-ready platform capable of supporting the growth of the global digital economy and the exponential increase in data demand between the two countries.”

Once operational, the new system will leverage the latest generation of submarine cable technology and optical routing, enabling the delivery of circuit transport services of up to 800 Gbps. The infrastructure is designed to provide high performance, enhanced network resilience, and future branching options to additional locations such as Recife, Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, and Colombia. In Brazil, the cable will land in Praia Grande, with a new terrestrial fiber route connecting to São Paulo. Construction is expected to begin in the second half of 2026, with completion projected between 2029 and 2030. Beyond expanding capacity, the project marks a significant step forward in digital integration between Brazil and the United States, contributing to economic development, business generation, innovation, and the strengthening of international digital infrastructure.