Colocation & Landing Facilities
for submarine cables
A Strategic Gateway for Global Connectivity
Barcelona Cable Landing Station (CLS) is the first neutral, carrier-class CLS in the region, offering seamless, high-capacity connectivity between Europe, Africa, and the rest of the world.
Designed for submarine cable operators, carriers, cloud providers, and enterprises, it provides a secure and scalable interconnection hub in the Mediterranean.
Why Barcelona CLS
Strategic Location
Located in Barcelona, a major European digital hub, with direct access to multiple submarine and terrestrial networks.
Carrier neutral
Open access for all carriers, ISPs, and content providers, ensuring a competitive and interconnected ecosystem.
High security & Resilience
Purpose-built facility with redundant power, climate control and 24/7 monitoring to ensure reliability.
Scalability & Flexibility
Modular design with high-capacity colocation space and diverse interconnection options.
Seamless Terrestrial & Submarine Integration
Direct connectivity to AFR-IX Telecom’s extensive backbone and leading European IXs.
Our Services
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Submarine Cable Landing
Subsea cable operators rely on a range of specialized services to ensure the successful landing, operation, and maintenance of submarine cable systems:
- Landing and PermittingAssistance with regulatory approvals and permits.
- Beach Manhole & FronthaulFacilities and infrastructure connecting the cable from shore to the landing station.
- Landing Station FacilitiesSecure, climate-controlled spaces for power and terminal equipment.
- Backhaul ConnectivityRedundant fiber routes linking landing stations to major data centers and network hubs.
- Operations & Maintenance24/7 monitoring, security, fault repair, and network management.
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Colocation & Meet - Me Room
Barcelona CLS offers secure, carrier-neutral colocation and interconnection environments:
- ColocationSecure simple racks, cages, or private rooms in a 400 m² space with the desired power and energy according to your needs.
- Meet-Me Room (MMR)Centralized point for interconnecting with other carriers and networks within the CLS, enabling fast and efficient cross-connects.
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External & internal connectivity
Barcelona CLS provides essential internal connectivity solutions to enable seamless interconnection within the facility like cross-connections between the parties.
The building has also direct connection to the main Data Centers of the city and connection to international trunks.
The building has also direct connection to the main Data Centers of the city and connection to international trunks.
Join the Future of Connectivity
Barcelona CLS is shaping the next-generation digital ecosystem in the Mediterranean. Whether you are deploying a submarine cable, expanding your network, or looking for a high-performance interconnection hub, our facility is designed to meet your needs.