MX Fiber Rolls Out Backbone Network in Southeastern Mexico with Nokia

MX Fiber is rolling out a new high-speed optical transport backbone network in Southeastern Mexico, powered by Nokia’s 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) and Flex-Grid DWDM technology. The deployment spans 1,800 kilometers and seven new Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) lines.

The new optical transport backbone network in Southeastern Mexico will support key infrastructure projects such as the Maya Train and the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, aiming to boost connectivity and economic development across the region.

The network will provide scalable 10G, 100G, 200G, and 400G services, with a future upgrade path to 800G. It is designed to deliver up to 2.4 Tb/s of line capacity, enhancing cloud access, internet speeds, and support for data-heavy applications. This initiative addresses longstanding infrastructure gaps in states such as Chiapas, Tabasco, Quintana Roo, and eventually Campeche and Veracruz – areas with high population density but historically limited high-capacity connectivity.

Monitoring Performance in Real Time

The optical backbone will link to modern data centers, industrial zones, and subsea transport hubs, supporting regional mobility, business operations, and digital inclusion. Integrated Optical Time-Domain Reflectometry (OTDR) and dynamic network management will allow MX Fiber to monitor performance in real time, ensuring reliable and responsive service delivery.

MX Fiber CEO Nestor Bergero said the solution’s capacity and cost-efficiency are key to enabling both everyday customer needs and major economic projects in the region. 

Nokia’s VP of Network Infrastructure for Latin America, Javier Falcón, described the deployment as a milestone for digital empowerment in Southeastern Mexico, emphasizing the scalability and reliability of the technology.

The project positions MX Fiber and Nokia as central players in bridging the digital divide, providing infrastructure capable of supporting economic regeneration and future technology demands.