L2/L3 Transport LATAM Regional Connectivity

Layer 2 and Layer 3 transport services connecting Brazil to other Latin American countries.

L2/L3 Transport Overview

L2/L3 transport refers to Layer 2 (Data Link) and Layer 3 (Network) connectivity services that enable carriers and enterprises to connect across multiple countries in Latin America. These services provide the backbone infrastructure for regional operations.

Layer 2 Transport (Ethernet Services)

Layer 2 transport provides transparent Ethernet connectivity between locations. It's ideal for carriers who want to extend their network across LATAM without dealing with routing complexity.

  • Transparent Ethernet frames across borders
  • VLAN support for customer segregation
  • Speeds from 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps
  • Low latency (typically 20-50ms Brazil-to-LATAM)
  • SLA guarantees up to 99.99% uptime
  • Multipoint connectivity (hub-and-spoke or mesh)
  • MPLS VPN for secure, private networks

Layer 3 Transport (IP Routing)

Layer 3 transport provides BGP-based IP routing across LATAM. It's ideal for carriers who need full routing control and want to manage traffic engineering across the region.

  • Full BGP routing control with your own AS
  • Multiple upstream providers for redundancy
  • Custom routing policies and traffic engineering
  • Peering with regional IXPs
  • Transparent traffic visibility and analytics
  • Support for multi-homed configurations
  • Flexible failover and load balancing

LATAM Coverage

JCM Global Carrier provides L2/L3 transport to all major Latin American countries:

  • Brazil: Hub for LATAM connectivity
  • Mexico: North American gateway
  • Colombia: Andean region hub
  • Peru: South American connectivity
  • Chile: Southern cone gateway
  • Argentina: Major regional player
  • Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia: Regional coverage
  • Central America: Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica

L2 vs L3: Which is Right for You?

AspectLayer 2 (Ethernet)Layer 3 (IP)
ComplexitySimpler, transparentMore complex, routing control
ControlLimited routing controlFull BGP control
CostLowerHigher (more flexibility)
PeeringNo direct peeringCan peer with other carriers
Best ForSimple multi-site connectivityCarrier operations, complex routing

Typical LATAM Topology

Brazil Hub (São Paulo)

L2/L3 Transport Network

Regional Hubs:
- Mexico City (North)
- Bogotá (Andean)
- Santiago (South)
- Buenos Aires (South Cone)

Local Carriers & Enterprises

Use Cases

Regional ISP Expansion: You operate in Brazil and want to expand to other LATAM countries. L2/L3 transport provides the backbone.

Multinational Enterprise: Your company has offices across LATAM. L2/L3 transport connects them securely.

Content Delivery Network: You operate a CDN and need to serve content across LATAM with low latency.

Carrier Peering: You want to peer with other carriers across LATAM to reduce transit costs.

Technical Specifications

  • Speeds: 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps
  • Latency: 20-50ms Brazil-to-LATAM, 50-100ms cross-LATAM
  • Availability: 99.9% to 99.99% SLA options
  • SLA Compensation: Service credits for breaches
  • Redundancy: Diverse routing paths available
  • Support: 24/7 NOC with rapid response
  • Monitoring: Real-time traffic analytics
  • Billing: Flexible currency (USD, EUR, BRL)

Getting Started

To provision L2/L3 transport across LATAM, we need:

  • • Source and destination countries/cities
  • • Required bandwidth and latency
  • • L2 (Ethernet) or L3 (IP routing) preference
  • • SLA requirements
  • • Budget and timeline
  • • Technical contact for configuration

We'll assess feasibility, provide pricing, and outline provisioning timelines. Most LATAM connections are ready in 6-12 weeks.

Expanding Across LATAM?

Let's design your regional transport network.