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Caracas Plans 10 Gbps Fiber Network Expansion Through 2028

Local operators map out specific product launches and infrastructure upgrades for the capital's connectivity needs over the next two years.

By Caracas Tech Desk · Published July 24, 2026

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Three Caracas telecom operators filed joint filings with CONATEL on July 10 outlining product launches that include residential 10 Gbps fiber tiers and hybrid fixed-wireless units set for commercial availability in the first quarter of 2027.

The filings arrive as households and small businesses in the capital seek stable links for remote work and data-heavy applications after repeated outages in 2025. Operators cite rising demand in eastern Caracas districts where current average download speeds sit below 150 Mbps on legacy copper lines.

Target neighborhoods and first sites

Initial fiber drops will reach buildings along Avenida Francisco de Miranda in the Chacao municipality, with a second cluster planned for the Las Mercedes commercial corridor near Plaza Alfredo Sadel. The hybrid wireless nodes will first activate on rooftops in El Rosal and Altamira, using licensed spectrum to cover gaps where trenching faces permitting delays.

CONATEL data released last month shows Caracas added 112,000 fixed broadband subscriptions between January 2025 and May 2026, lifting household penetration to 68 percent. Average monthly pricing for the new 10 Gbps tier is listed at 45 USD equivalent, while the 2 Gbps entry product carries a 22 USD tag, both under two-year contracts that include free installation through December 2027.

Timeline and customer steps

Pre-registration opens August 1 at operator offices on Calle Madrid in Las Mercedes and through the CONATEL portal. Early subscribers in the first two corridors can expect activation within 45 days of signing, with the wider rollout across the city targeted for completion by December 2028.

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