V.tal, a digital infrastructure company in the Americas, is launching a new international submarine cable system called Synapse, linking Tuckerton, New Jersey, to São Paulo, Brazil. The cable will span approximately 9,700 kilometers and feature 16 fiber pairs, aiming to enhance digital connectivity between the two countries and expand international data traffic capacity across the Americas.
According to a press release, the project is in response to rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services from big tech companies, hyperscalers, cloud providers, and content platforms, which require high-capacity networks for massive data volumes. Synapse will include a future Branching Unit (BU) in Fortaleza, Ceará, adding 460 kilometers to the main route and enabling direct connection to Mega Lobster, Tecto’s new data center, the largest in Brazil’s Northeast with 20 MW of power. The addition positions Fortaleza as a strategic international connectivity hub.
Felipe Campos, CEO, V.tal. said, “By integrating submarine, terrestrial, and data center infrastructure, we are building a robust, scalable, and future-ready platform capable of supporting the growth of the global digital economy and the exponential increase in data demand between the two countries.”
Once operational, Synapse will use next-generation submarine cable technology and optical routing, supporting circuit transport services of 800 Gbps. The system is designed for high performance, network resilience, and future expansion to locations including Recife, Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, and Colombia.
In Brazil, the cable will land in Praia Grande, connecting via terrestrial fiber to São Paulo. Construction is expected to begin in the second half of 2026, with completion projected between 2029 and 2030.