This is us

Who we are

EllaLink is a privately funded and independent company committed to providing products and services on a Carrier Neutral and Open Access basis.

The EllaLink submarine cable system is an advanced optical platform offering secure high-capacity connectivity on a unique low latency transatlantic route serving the growing needs of the Latin American and European markets.

The EllaLink network directly connects Brazil and Europe, linking the major hubs of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Fortaleza with Lisbon, Madrid and Marseille.

The EllaLink submarine cable system has been built with state-of-the-art coherent technology initially offering 100Tbps of capacity over four direct fibre pairs between Europe and Brazil. Marguerite II, a pan-European equity fund active in the renewables, energy, transport and digital infrastructure sectors, is the main shareholder of EllaLink. 

What we do

Mission

To focus our activity on providing a connectivity service to global telecommunications providers through the deployment and operation of new generation submarine cables and terrestrial fibre connections and their associated services.

Our prestige

Values

Ellalink prides itself on conducting business fairly and ethically in all its centres of operation, systematically treating its customers, employees, suppliers, and communities with honesty, integrity, and trust. Ellalink's reputation is built on its organisational values and those of its employees.

Our motivation

Our Vision

To achieve sustainable growth, both economically and in terms of assets and services, to strengthen our position as a leading global provider of telecommunications services via submarine cable.

See our progress

Milestones

Branch to Madeira

Contract Signed

MAY 2018
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Transatlantic Managed spectrum

Contract Signed

AUG 2018

Branch to Cabo Verde

Contract Signed financed by EIB

DEC 2018

Financial closure

Start of contruction.

JAN 2019

Nouadhibou branching unit

Contract with the Gov. of Mauritania

JUN 2019

Winner Project of the Year and Best Strategic Subsea Route

OUT 2019

EllaLink GeoLab

SMART cable initiative with EMACOM, Géant and FCT

JUN 2020

Winner Best Subsea Cable Operator of the Year for CC-Global Awards 2020, Carrier Community

OUT 2020

EllaLink system Ready for Service

From Madrid to São Paulo, Madeira, and Cabo Verde

JUN 2021

Shortlisted for Best Subsea Innovation and Best Marketing Campain, Best Subsea Innovation, by Global Carrier Awards

2021
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European BroadBand Juri Award to EllaLink for it's cross-border, innovative and visionary project.

2022

Branch to Morocco

Ready for Service of Casablanca to Lisbon branch

MAR 2022

SMART cable

24 members consortium launch

JUN 2023

Launch of the Sines Atlantic Hub

New infrastructure initiative to welcome new cables in Sines

OCT 2023
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Branch to French Guiana

Contract with SPLANG

JAN 2024