DXN Expands into Latin America with Major Cable Contract
Australian company DXN Limited has officially entered the Latin American market by winning a contract worth A$5.3 million (approximately US$3.8 million) to construct a modular cable landing station (CLS) in South America.
Headquartered in Perth, DXN specializes in modular data centers. The contract itself, which includes design, manufacturing, and deployment, was awarded by an unnamed global internet firm that is a repeat customer.
This project shows how DXN is connected to major technology companies that are building extensive subsea cable systems. It also reflects a growing investment from large tech firms in regional connectivity.
Cable landing stations act as vital points where submarine fiber cables connect with terrestrial networks. DXN is set to start work on this project immediately in Australia, with plans to complete the delivery and commissioning in South America by the first quarter of 2027. This marks DXN’s first project in Latin America.
DXN creates prefabricated, modular data centers and telecom infrastructure, which are produced in controlled factory settings and then quickly assembled on-site. Their solutions are especially useful in remote locations like mining sites, defense setups, and telecommunications networks.
Rising Demand for Cable Landing Stations
The contract for DXN comes at a time when there is a noticeable increase in new submarine cable projects in South America. Many tech companies are looking for greater control over their network capacity and reliability.
Prominent projects include the Synapse cable, supported by V.tal, which aims to link Brazil and the United States. Additionally, the Malbec cable—a V.tal and Meta collaboration—plans to extend its reach to Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul.
Meta is also working on Project Waterworth, which is set to be a vast global subsea network and may connect to Brazil as part of its strategy to own more of its network infrastructure.
Another possible client for DXN is Google, which is in the process of launching the Firmina cable. This significant transatlantic system will connect Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, and North America.
Strategic Positioning
DXN’s modular design for cable landing stations, which allows for quick assembly, is becoming popular as companies aim to fast-track their operations in emerging markets. There is an expectation that over 200 CLS locations could be launched globally by the end of this decade, highlighting the growing demand for advanced subsea network expansion.
In addition to this project, DXN has previously supplied CLS modules for major projects such as the Echo cable system backed by Meta and Google in Palau, as well as the Oman–Australia Cable and the East Micronesia Cable System.
The company has also collaborated with APTelecom, a U.S.-based telecom consultancy, on international infrastructure projects, delivering landing stations for several government-backed submarine systems, including Timor-Leste’s inaugural international cable.
