Zayo Group has officially launched its first company-owned Point of Presence (PoP) in Mexico, marking a significant expansion of its North American fiber and connectivity footprint. The new 400G-enabled PoP in Monterreystrengthens Zayo’s capacity to deliver high-performance, cross-border network infrastructure for enterprises that depend on low-latency connectivity to power AI, cloud, and data-intensive operations.
The expansion underscores Zayo’s strategy to create a seamless, high-capacity digital fabric across Canada, the United States, and Mexico-connecting businesses where manufacturing, automation, and digital transformation intersect.
Monterrey’s emergence as a nearshoring and industrial powerhouse has made it one of Latin America’s most important economic hubs. With a fast-growing presence of automotive, aerospace, and electronics manufacturers, the region is rapidly embracing AI-driven automation, smart-factory solutions, and industrial IoT ecosystems. These technologies require vast data transfer capabilities, reliability, and proximity to cloud and edge resources.
By delivering 400G connectivity directly in Monterrey, Zayo would ensure that this new generation of industrial and digital enterprises can operate, scale, and innovate with lower latency, higher throughput, and greater operational efficiency. The PoP connects directly into Zayo’s continental backbone network, enabling customers to link production sites and data operations across North America without performance bottlenecks.
Mexico Metro Area Expansion
“Monterrey is a prime example of where global manufacturing and digital innovation are converging,” said Joel Daly, Senior Vice President of Product Strategy at Zayo. “With this expansion, we’re giving customers a stronger, faster foundation to support modern workloads, automation, and cross-border operations in one of North America’s most dynamic manufacturing centers.”
Zayo Group’s investment in Mexico builds on previous initiatives linking key U.S.-Mexico border crossings and connecting strategic cities across both countries. The company plans additional PoP deployments in Mexico’s major metro areas to meet the growing demand for bandwidth, redundancy, and cross-border data flows.
As AI, edge computing, and industrial digitalization continue to shape the North American economy, Zayo’s latest development positions it as a key enabler of the region’s next-generation infrastructure evolution.
Executive insights FAQ: 400G Connectivity and PoP Expansion
Why is 400G capacity significant for enterprises?
400G delivers four times the bandwidth of traditional 100G networks, enabling real-time data processing, cloud access, and AI-driven workloads with minimal latency.
What business sectors benefit most from 400G infrastructure?
Industries such as manufacturing, logistics, finance, and AI-based research depend on ultra-fast, high-throughput connections for data analytics, automation, and distributed computing.
Why are new PoPs essential for performance?
Expanding PoPs closer to industrial and digital hubs reduces latency and network congestion, ensuring faster access to cloud, data, and partner ecosystems.
How does PoP expansion support AI and edge computing?
AI workloads and edge devices generate massive data volumes. Localized PoPs minimize backhaul delays and support real-time inference and automation.
What role does Mexico play in Zayo’s broader network strategy?
Mexico acts as a strategic bridge for North American digital trade and connectivity, linking global enterprises with low-latency access across borders and continents.
