C3ntro Telecom Upgrades Data Center Network in Mexico with Infinera’s GX Series Solution

Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN) announced today that C3ntro Telecom (C3ntro), Mexico’s leading provider in AI-enabled fiber networks and data center connectivity solutions in Mexico and the U.S., successfully deployed Infinera’s GX Series-based ICE6 800G solution and GX Open Line System (GX OLS) to upgrade and connect its long-haul network between Mexico City and Queretaro and interconnect all data centers across both cities with a groundbreaking capacity of 1.6 Tb/s (2x800G) optical redundant transmission. The upgraded network will offer new and enhanced data center services in key markets in Mexico to meet the increasing demands of its customers.

C3ntro Telecom, a licensed Mexican operator, delivers a carrier-grade fiber network across 3,000 km of Mexico’s top cities, offering dark fiber and wavelength services for seamless, low-latency data center interconnectivity. Purpose-built for hyperscalers, carriers, and cloud service providers, it supports existing and upcoming facilities with redundant infrastructure.

This deployment enables C3ntro Telecom to upgrade its network with Infinera’s GX Series solution. C3ntro has expanded fiber capacity and enhanced performance with 100G and 400G wavelengths to support high-bandwidth applications between all data centers in Mexico and Queretaro. This robust, future-proof connectivity addresses growing demands driven by AI-powered applications and cloud-based solutions, enabling data center operators to offer their customers high-capacity, cost-effective services with reliability and superior performance.

“With over 30 years of experience in delivering integrated cutting-edge solutions, we have become a trusted network operator in the region. We selected Infinera’s GX Series solution for this critical network upgrade for its reliable open optical and high performance – enabling us to interconnect data centers with the capabilities and services that our customers demand. Infinera’s team delivered on a short deployment schedule and upgraded our network in record time without compromising quality,” said Simon Masri, C3ntro Telecom CEO.

“With Infinera’s proven track record of delivering innovative solutions, we are excited to partner with C3ntro to deploy our GX Series solution across Mexico, helping C3ntro offer expanded and enhanced services to their customers,” said Nick Walden, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales at Infinera. “Infinera’s solutions provide network operators like C3ntro with scalable, high-performance optical solutions that can be quickly deployed without interruption of service to allow companies to upgrade their networks to meet rapidly increasing customer demands.”

Contacts:

Infinera Media: Anna VueTel. +1 (916) [e-mail]

Infinera Investors:Amitabh Passi, Head of Investor RelationsTel. +1 (669) [e-mail]

C3ntro Data & Infrastructure Sales: Carlos MendozaTel. [phone] [e-mail] 

C3ntro Sales:Tel. [phone] [e-mail]

About C3ntro C3ntro Telecom operates a state-of-the-art carrier-grade fiber network across Mexico’s major cities, offering dark fiber and wavelength services for low-latency, high-performance data center interconnectivity. Designed for hyperscalers, carriers, and cloud service providers, our network features reliable, redundant infrastructure to support current and future needs. With over 30 years of experience, we also provide voice, SMS, virtual numbers, and traffic management services, making us a trusted partner for carriers, CPaaS providers, and enterprises. For more information, visit www.c3ntro.com or contact [e-mail].

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This press release contains forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the operational, performance and financial benefits of Infinera’s GX Series solution. These statements are not guarantees of results and should not be considered as an indication of future activity or future performance. Actual results may vary materially from these expectations as a result of various risks and uncertainties. Information about these risks and uncertainties, and other risks and uncertainties that affect Infinera’s business, is contained in the risk factors section and other sections of Infinera’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Fiscal Quarter ended September 28, 2024 as filed with the SEC on November 5, 2024, as well as any subsequent reports filed with or furnished to the SEC. These reports are available on Infinera’s website at www.infinera.com and the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, intentions, or strategies and can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “should,” “will,” and “would” or similar words. Infinera assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update any such forward-looking statements.