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Arelion Expands AI Superhighway Connectivity in Mexico

Arelion, a leader in global connectivity solutions, has announced the launch of its second fully diverse Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) route, connecting Querétaro to Monterrey, Mexico. This strategic expansion aims to bolster the burgeoning AI and cloud markets within the country, significantly enhancing network resilience and capacity.

Overview of the New Route

The new route, entirely underground, not only links two of Mexico's primary digital hubs but also integrates seamlessly into Arelion's existing AI superhighway across Latin America. This infrastructure improvement is particularly focused on providing high-availability connectivity to thriving technology markets in Texas via McAllen and Laredo, thereby offering wholesale and enterprise clients reliable access to an expansive ecosystem of AI, content, and cloud applications.

Technical Advancements

Arelion's latest fiber route promises high-capacity and low-latency performance, making it ideal for enterprises engaged in data-heavy applications. Utilizing cutting-edge C+L band open optical line systems paired with next-generation 400G/800G coherent pluggable optics, the system is designed to scale efficiently in response to increasing bandwidth demands. This development is crucial, especially for clients in Querétaro and Central Mexico, who depend on efficient data transmission for their operations.

Economic Impact and Growth

Querétaro has positioned itself as a significant player in Mexico’s data center landscape, currently housing 15% of the nation's data centers with investments that exceed $2 billion. Experts assert that the area is poised to increase its power capacity from 95 megawatts to an astonishing 700 megawatts to accommodate the demands of major hyperscale campuses. Similarly, Monterrey is experiencing rapid growth as a key technology hub close to the Texas border, with power capacity projections expected to double in the near future.

Enhanced Services

Arelion's expansion offers customers improved access to low-latency IP transit, scalable wavelengths, and secure connections for a variety of enterprise applications. This growth supports sectors such as nearshoring, financial services, gaming, and content streaming, which are rapidly expanding in Mexico. The strategic positioning of Arelion facilitates high-availability and low-latency edge inferencing for AI applications, alongside providing additional options for managed optical fiber networking services that enhance interregional data flows.

Recent accolades highlight Arelion’s commitment to this market, having been named a finalist in the “Outstanding Use Case Bridging the Digital Divide” category at Light Reading's 2025 Leading Lights Awards. Such recognitions underscore the importance of Arelion’s investments in expanding network infrastructure to satisfy the needs of Latin American markets.

Expanded Infrastructure and Future Plans

This new route is set to become operational in the early first quarter of 2026. Following this expansion, Arelion will operate ten regional Points of Presence (PoPs) across Mexico. These include:

• - San Luis Potosi: Neutral Network's site
• - Querétaro: Two PoPs serving Equinix's MX1 and KIO Networks' QRO sites
• - Mexico City: Two PoPs in KIO Networks' MEX2 and MEX5 data centers
• - Mérida: AiTelecom's data center
• - Monterrey: Two PoPs serving Equinix's MO1 site and Neutral Networks Pabellón M
• - Guadalajara: HostDime's GDL data center
• - Tijuana: Neutral Networks' site

Edison De Leon, Arelion's Regional Director for Latam and the Caribbean, highlighted the substantial growth of Mexico’s AI and cloud sectors, emphasizing the increasing demand for terabit-scale waves and dependable IP services to support emerging applications. As Arelion introduces these two robust underground routes, they significantly enhance the connectivity landscape for wholesale and enterprise clients, particularly as they invoke data-intensive applications in their operations.

Conclusion

With its proactive expansion strategy, Arelion is positioned to play a pivotal role in the ongoing digital transformation of Mexico's technology infrastructure. The new route connecting Querétaro and Monterrey is a testament to Arelion’s dedication to fostering growth in the AI and cloud sectors, offering critical support for enterprises navigating the complex demands of modern technology.

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