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Seaborn Networks Provides International Broadband Connectivity to Webby Internet’s Backbone in Brazil

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São Paulo, Brazil, May 25, 2021 – Seaborn Networks (“Seaborn”), a leading developer-owner-operator of submarine fiber optic cable systems, and Webby Internet, a broadband network operator in the states of São Paulo, Paraná and Mato Grosso do Sul, announce today that Seaborn’s network is providing international connectivity to Webby’s backbone, enabling Webby to offer enhanced services and attract new customers in Brazil.

“Our partnership with Seaborn provides us an international connection to the world Internet, giving us the ability to offer our customers enhanced data, low latency, great stability, usage protection and higher quality services,” states Webby Internet CEO, Marcelino Cabral.

Webby’s Internet backbone—which has already expanded to 2,500 kilometers, now offering coverage to more than 100 cities—is linked to Seaborn’s IP network for the Americas which is underpinned by the best reliability and lowest service latency in the region via its Seabras-1 and AMX-1 submarine cables. This partnership also will enable Webby to get closer to reaching its goal of providing best-in-class connectivity to 437,000 new residents within its network service areas.

“Webby’s customers require low latency IP to keep up with its streaming and gaming growth, and our IP network has been designed to deliver content to end users using cutting-edge technology,” comments Michel Marcelino, SVP and Head of Latin America for Seaborn. “Our infrastructure combined with our presence in the most relevant internet exchanges in the world makes our IP the ideal offering to Webby, allowing it to attract new customers while providing enhanced services of fixed broadband in the regions it operates.”    

About Seaborn
Seaborn is a leading developer-owner-operator of submarine fiber optic cable systems addressing global communications needs across the Americas, including Seabras-1 and AMX-1 between Brazil and the USA. Seabras-1 is the only direct POP to POP system between São Paulo and New York metro, offering the most direct, low latency route between the B3 exchange in São Paulo and the trading exchanges of New Jersey. Seaborn’s industry leading service delivery and performance combined with our IP and Ethernet service offerings broadens our solutions driven approach and commitment to always exceeding the service expectations of our customers. For more information, please visit www.seabornnetworks.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Media Contact:
Naaz Bax, Head of Marketing
media-relations@seabornnetworks.com

About Webby
Webby Internet operates in the states of São Paulo, Paraná and Mato Grosso do Sul and is increasing investments and staff, reinforcing its broadband network and expanding its coverage area. The company expects to double its customer base in 2021.

Media Contact:
Maicon Cabral, Head Commercial
maicon.cabral@webbytelecom.com.br

Posted on 25th May 2021

About Seaborn

Seaborn atends global communications needs in the Americas, providing Transport, Ethernet Private Line and IP services. Unique among independent cable operators, Seaborn fully operates and maintains its subsea and land-based cable infrastructure. POPs, Terrestrial Backhaul and Cable Landing Station of submarine cables are owned by Seaborn. Seaborn’s team has designed, built and operated more submarine cable systems than any other telecommunications team, including more than 75 Cable Landing Stations, 250 global POPs and 250,000 km of submarine fiber optic cables. Visit www.seabornnetworks.com for more information or follow us on LinkedIn.

Media Contact:
Kai Honda, Manager of Sales Operations and Marketing
media-relations@seabornnetworks.com