Liberty Networks is a U.S.-based digital infrastructure and enterprise connectivity provider operating across Latin America and the Caribbean, specializing in high-capacity submarine and terrestrial fiber-optic networks that support regional and international data traffic. The company has now been selected to lead a landmark connectivity project in El Salvador.
The government of President Nayib Bukele announced the start of construction of El Salvador’s first international submarine fiber-optic cable, a 1,800-kilometer system aimed at expanding bandwidth capacity and strengthening the country’s internet resilience. Liberty Networks was chosen by the Superintendence of Electricity and Telecommunications (SIGET) to build and deploy the cable.
Officials and experts say the project will reinforce El Salvador’s digital backbone, improve network redundancy, and support sectors such as fintech, blockchain initiatives, and advanced digital services, positioning the country as a regional connectivity leader in Central America.
“The new international submarine communications cable of El Salvador,” President Bukele wrote on his official X account when announcing the initiative.
The U.S. Office of Western Hemisphere Affairs and the U.S. Embassy in El Salvador welcomed the project, highlighting it as an example of strong bilateral ties and the role of U.S. companies in driving global digital transformation.
Ray Collins, Senior Vice President of Infrastructure and Corporate Strategy at Liberty Latin America, said the investment “lays the foundation for greater economic growth, innovation, and opportunity for all Salvadorans,” underscoring the long-term impact of the new submarine cable.