C3NTRO Telecom (C3NTRO) 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 artificial intelligence (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 U.S. and Mexico, while covering key cities along Mexico’s Pacific corridor.
The Tikva network, which began construction in March 2025, 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 100/400/800 gigabit speeds.
The project utilizes 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 will enable 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/points of presence (ILAs/PoPs) across key cities in Mexico and the U.S., 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.
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