Prysmian Norte Conectado Deployment in Northern Brazil
Prysmian Group will supply 770 km of submarine telecom cables for the Norte Conectado project in Brazil. The contract, awarded by RNP – Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa, aims to connect Macapá to Santarém and Alenquer in the northern Amazon region and dramatically improve regional digital infrastructure.
This phase of Norte Conectado will strengthen high-capacity connectivity for communities and institutions across the Amazon basin. It also creates a backbone that can scale to support future regional and cross-border links.
Advanced MINISUB Cables to Serve Millions of Households
Prysmian will deliver its proven MINISUB repeaterless optical submarine cables, featuring a high fiber count designed for robust, long-distance performance. The company will deploy these cables across four separate links to ensure redundancy and reliability. This infrastructure will support data traffic to an estimated 9.2 million households and significantly enhance internet access in remote areas.
The project will extend connectivity to 59 municipalities in northern Brazil, and it also opens opportunities to further expand the network toward other Amazonian countries. Prysmian will manufacture the cables at its facility in Nordenham, Germany, with deliveries scheduled for the second half of 2021.
Supporting Sustainable Digital Development in the Amazon
Prysmian emphasizes the strategic and social impact of Norte Conectado. By strengthening digital infrastructure, the project supports education, research, public services, and economic development throughout the Amazon region.
“We feel honored to support this important initiative and help drive sustainable development by improving data connectivity for local communities and public institutions,” said Ashutosh Bhargavas, Submarine Telecom BU Director at Prysmian Group. He also highlighted that Prysmian has operated in Brazil for more than 90 years, which allows the company to serve customers directly and efficiently in the region.
