BUSINESS BRIEFING

Opportunities in Latin American

Subsea Cable and ICT Projects  

As part of the Latin America Subsea Fiber Optic Cable Reverse Trade Mission, USTDA is hosting a business briefing for U.S. companies on March 4, 2020 at 9:00 AM at USTDA's Business Center in Arlington, VA. Attendees will learn about upcoming project opportunities and have the opportunity to meet briefly one-on-one with the delegates. 

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Agenda  -  March 4, 2020

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  9:00       Registration

  9:30       Welcome and Introductions

  9:45       Chile: Market and Project Updates

10:45      Networking Break

11:15       Ecuador: Market and Project Updates

12:15       Resources to Support U.S. Exports

12:30       Networking Lunch

  1:30       One-on-one Meetings  

  3:30       Close 

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Attend the Business Briefing to: 

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• Learn about upcoming project opportunities  

• Gain market intelligence 

• Form new business partnerships

• Meet one-on-one with key decision-makers

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Download the List of Delegates, Their Biographies and Interest Areas

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REGISTRATION 

Business Briefing:

Opportunities in Latin American Subsea Cable and ICT Projects

USTDA Business Center

1101 Wilson Blvd, Suite. 1100,  Arlington, VA

Wednesday - March 4, 2020   9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Advanced registration is required.

Registration includes a networking luncheon, the Business Briefing handbook, and an opportunity to schedule one-on-one meetings with the delegation. 

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Register Here

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Registration to this event is limited to U.S. individuals, U.S. firms, or U.S. consultants as defined by USTDA’s Nationality Source and Origin Requirements available on USTDA’s website at www.ustda.gov. 

BACKGROUND

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The Government of Chile, through the Undersecretariat of Telecommunications (“Subtel”), is seeking to build a subsea fiber optic cable system to connect South America to Asia (“Puerta Digital Asia-Sudamerica Project”). Pre-feasibility studies have estimated the route distance to Asia at 12,000-15,000 miles, at a cost of approximately $500-$600 million. On the Western end, potential landing points for the Puerta Digital Asia-Sudamerica Project include Japan, Singapore, China and South Korea. On the South American end,  the new cable could connect over land, potentially to major economies such as Argentina and Brazil, providing increased e-commerce and digital connectivity to underserved markets. CAF-Development Bank of Latin America has provided $3 million in funding for a feasibility study on the Puerta Digital Asia-Sudamerica Project, and major foreign competitors have expressed interest in pursuing the project.

Other telecommunications providers are also pursuing subsea cable projects involving both Chile and Ecuador. 

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This visit expects to position U.S. providers in these markets, as well as assist Chilean and Ecuadorian government decision-makers better understand U.S. best practices, capabilities,  and the range of factors that should be considered when selecting telecommunications service and technology providers.

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For More Information: 

https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/chile-awards-feasibility-study-for-trans-pacific-cable

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DELEGATION

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Chile

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Undersecretariat of Telecommunications (Subtel) 

• Natalia López, Head of Telecommunications Development Fund, Project Manager for Proyecto Puerta Digital (Delegation Lead)

• Andrés Contreras, Technical Engineer

• Sofia Moraga, Regulation Analyst, Regulatory Policy and Studies Division

• Pablo Pérez, Cybersecurity Officer

• Jesús Sarmiento, Legal Advisor, Legal Division

• Jorge Campusano, Professional Advisor, Department of Market Studies, Regulatory Policy and Studies Division

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Ecuador 

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Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Society (Mintel) 

• Romel Iván Espinosa Reyes, Director of Supervision and Evaluation of Telecommunications Companies

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Agency for the Regulation and Control of Telecommunications (ARCOTEL) 

• Ricardo Augusto Freire Granja, Executive Director

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​National Telecommunications Corporation (CNT EP)

• Martha Moncayo, General  Manager

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Download the List of Delegates, Their Biographies and Interest Areas

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Delegation Areas of Interest:

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• Cable system

  • Design,

  • Manufacturing,

  • Installation,

  • Regulation, 

  • Technologies,

  • Demand,

  • Mitigating threats and maintaining security,

• Information and Communications Technology (ICT) - related technologies including:

  • 5G technology,  

  • Data centers, 

  • Cybersecurity,

  • Broadband,

  • Internet of Things,

  • Artificial intelligence,

• Financing mechanisms and development. 

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ABOUT USTDA

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The U.S. Trade and Development Agency helps companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project preparation and partnership building activities that develop sustainable infrastructure and foster economic growth in partner countries.

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U.S. Trade & Development Agency 

1101 Wilson Boulevard

Suite 1100

Arlington, VA 22209

Phone: +1-703-875-4357

www.ustda.gov

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