GlobeNet
GlobeNet (operating as V.tal) is a neutral digital infrastructure platform providing 40,000+ km of terrestrial fiber, the Malbec submarine cable, FTTH access to 22+ million homes across Brazil, and integrated data centers for telecom operators, ISPs, enterprises, and big techs/OTTs.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersFort Lauderdale, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What GlobeNet does
GlobeNet, now operating as V.tal following a corporate rebrand, is a neutral digital infrastructure platform. Per the source data, the company operates a continent-spanning physical network comprising over 40,000 km of terrestrial fiber (described as sufficient to circle the planet more than 10 times), the Malbec submarine cable system connecting southern Brazil to international destinations, and integrated data center assets under the "Hub Digital das Américas" (Digital Hub of the Americas) banner. Its flagship consumer-adjacent asset is an FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) network covering approximately 300 cities and over 22 million homes passed across Brazil. Headquartered per firmographics in Fort Lauderdale, United States, with 51-100 employees recorded in the firmographic record—an employee count that is materially inconsistent with the operational footprint described in the source material and likely reflects only US corporate staff, represents a structural data gap that should be flagged.
The company sells infrastructure connectivity and capacity on a B2B basis to four principal customer segments: telecom operators ("Operadoras"), internet service providers ("Provedores," with 500+ documented on the network), enterprises ("Empresas"), and big tech/OTT content providers ("Big Techs e OTTs"). Revenue mechanics are based on recurring/subscription infrastructure access fees, capacity leasing, and infrastructure-sharing arrangements via its neutral network model, with the "Rede Neutra 5G" (5G neutral fiber backhaul) positioned as shared 5G infrastructure for mobile operators. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales, with direct specialist consultation (CTAs "FALE COM UM ESPECIALISTA" / "FALE CONOSCO") and content marketing via LinkedIn and an "Insights & Resultados" case-study library. Pricing is custom-quoted B2B and not publicly disclosed. The company maintains an investor relations portal (ri.vtal.com) and operates corporate social presence under the V.tal brand, suggesting an institutional ownership structure that has not been disclosed in the source material.
GlobeNet firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- GlobeNet
- Legal name
- V.tal
- Website
- https://globenet.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- GlobeNet (operating as V.tal) is a neutral digital infrastructure platform providing 40,000+ km of terrestrial fiber, the Malbec submarine cable, FTTH access to 22+ million homes across Brazil, and integrated data centers for telecom operators, ISPs, enterprises, and big techs/OTTs.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
GlobeNet industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wholesale Telecom Infrastructure Services
- NAICS
- Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)
- SIC
- Communications Services, Nec (4899)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Subsea & Terrestrial Backhaul to Data Centers and Cloud On-Ramps (IX/DC Interconnect) (HDAIALAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Subsea Cable System Owners & Consortia (Wet Plant Investment) (HDAIALAA), Carrier Ethernet & Wavelength Wholesale (E-Line/E-LAN, OTN, lambda) (HDAIAEAB), Subsea Capacity Wholesale (IRUs, leased capacity, backhaul to landing stations) (HDAIAEAI), Fiber ISPs (FTTH/FTTP Retail Providers) (HDAIADAE)
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Where GlobeNet is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fort Lauderdale
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
GlobeNet business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Infrastructure Connectivity Services: Provides neutral fiber optic infrastructure enabling telecom operators, ISPs, and enterprises to deliver connectivity services. Revenue derived from network access fees, capacity leasing, and infrastructure sharing arrangements.
- Data Center Services: Integrated data center services supporting big techs and OTTs with colocation and connectivity needs across the Americas.
- Submarine Cable Capacity: International bandwidth and capacity services through submarine cable infrastructure connecting Brazil to global networks.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
GlobeNet product offering
Product offeringCore offering
GlobeNet, now operating as V.tal, provides wholesale neutral digital infrastructure including FTTH fiber networks covering approximately 300 cities and 22+ million homes passed in Brazil, the Malbec submarine cable system connecting southern Brazil to international destinations, and integrated data-center and connectivity services under the Hub Digital das Américas. It sells these infrastructure services on a wholesale basis to telecom operators, internet service providers, enterprises, and big-tech / OTT customers, alongside 5G-ready neutral fiber backhaul.
Product overview
V.tal is a neutral digital infrastructure platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of connectivity solutions. The platform consists of FTTH fiber internet serving approximately 300 cities and over 22 million passed homes, the Cabo Malbec submarine cable connecting southern Brazil to international networks, and the Hub Digital das Americas integrating connectivity with data centers. These core infrastructure products serve four main segments: Solutions for Operators (scalable fixed and mobile connectivity), Solutions for Providers (ISP enablement with over 500 connected ISPs), Solutions for Enterprises (digital transformation connectivity), and Solutions for Big Techs and OTTs (global connectivity and data center services). The platform also supports 5G advancement through its neutral fiber network.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- FTTH - Internet via Fibra Wholesale Fiber-to-the-Home internet infrastructure service providing fiber connectivity covering approximately 300 cities and more than 22 million passed homes across Brazil, sold to telecom operators and ISPs.
- Cabo Malbec Submarine cable system connecting southern Brazil to international destinations, marketed as a new era of connectivity between Brazil and the world and aimed at big-tech and OTT customers needing international bandwidth.
- Hub Digital das Américas Integrated connectivity and data-center infrastructure acting as a digital hub for the Americas, combining V.tal's terrestrial and submarine footprint with data-center facilities to enable interconnection for operators, ISPs, and big-tech customers.
- Soluções para Operadoras Scalable infrastructure solution offering for telecom operators, enhancing fixed and mobile connectivity with speed and cost efficiency, including fiber backhaul for 5G deployment.
- Soluções para Provedores Service offering for internet service providers (provedores) giving them wholesale access to V.tal's technology as a competitive advantage, enabling 500+ ISPs to accelerate their own customer expansion without owning full fiber infrastructure.
- Soluções para Empresas Enterprise connectivity and integrated digital-infrastructure solutions aimed at businesses looking to accelerate digital transformation across multiple sites.
- Soluções para Big Techs e OTTs Global connectivity and data-center solutions tailored for big-tech companies and over-the-top content providers, leveraging V.tal's continental fiber, submarine cable, and Hub Digital das Américas.
- Rede Neutra 5G Neutral fiber network service supporting 5G advancement for telecom operators, providing the dense fiber backhaul required for uninterrupted 5G rollouts.
Quantifiable outcome
- FTTH coverage to 300+ cities and 22+ million homes passed
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use GlobeNet
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
GlobeNet technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
GlobeNet partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
GlobeNet competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Zayo Group: Private wholesale fiber and subsea cable operator serving carriers, enterprises, and hyperscalers. Closely comparable business model of dark fiber, wavelength, and capacity services to similar customer segments.
- Telxius: Telefónica's submarine cable and wholesale fiber infrastructure arm, operating systems like BRUSA and Marea. Directly comparable subsea-plus-terrestrial wholesale infrastructure model targeting carriers, ISPs, and OTTs in the Americas.
- Aqua Comms: Trans-Atlantic subsea cable operator (AEConnect, Havfrue/AEC-2) selling wholesale capacity to carriers, hyperscalers, and content providers. Comparable pure-play subsea wholesale model targeting the same hyperscaler and carrier customer base.
- Seaborn Networks: Operator of the Seabras-1 subsea cable system directly connecting the US to Brazil. Direct competitor on the US-Brazil international capacity route that anchors Malbec and V.tal's international wholesale business.
Others
- Equinix: Global data center and interconnection operator. Comparable as the operator of carrier-neutral data centers and IXs that V.tal's Hub Digital das Americas targets, representing both a potential partner and competitor for hyperscaler-driven data center demand in Brazil.
Broad incumbents
- Lumen Technologies: Large incumbent US-based carrier with extensive subsea cable and global fiber assets, including Latin American capacity. Competes in wholesale wavelengths, IP transit, and enterprise connectivity, overlapping with V.tal's international and enterprise offerings.
Regional players
- TIM Brasil: Major Brazilian mobile and fiber operator that is both a wholesale customer of V.tal's neutral network and a competitor in enterprise and consumer connectivity. Relevant comparable for Brazilian fiber market dynamics and 5G backhaul demand.
- Oi S.A. Brazilian incumbent telco historically affiliated with V.tal's fiber assets (carved out from Oi). Comparable domestic fiber and subsea footprint in Brazil, and a potential wholesale customer and competitor in the local market.
Emerging players
- Highline do Brasil: Brazilian neutral fiber and tower infrastructure provider focused on underserved municipalities. Competes with V.tal in neutral fiber wholesale and shares the thesis of shared infrastructure for ISPs and mobile operators.
- FiBrasil: Brazilian neutral FTTH wholesale operator (Telefónica/Vivo and CDPQ joint venture). Direct competitor in Brazilian neutral fiber-to-the-home wholesale to ISPs, targeting the same ISP customer base as V.tal.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
GlobeNet social profiles
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GlobeNet leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
GlobeNet funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
GlobeNet M&A and investment
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Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about GlobeNet
What does GlobeNet do?
GlobeNet, now operating as V.tal, provides wholesale neutral digital infrastructure including FTTH fiber networks covering approximately 300 cities and 22+ million homes passed in Brazil, the Malbec submarine cable system connecting southern Brazil to international destinations, and integrated data-center and connectivity services under the Hub Digital das Américas. It sells these infrastructure services on a wholesale basis to telecom operators, internet service providers, enterprises, and big-tech / OTT customers, alongside 5G-ready neutral fiber backhaul.
Is GlobeNet a public or private company?
GlobeNet is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was GlobeNet founded?
GlobeNet was founded in -1. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is GlobeNet based?
GlobeNet is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, United States, in the North America region.
How does GlobeNet make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Infrastructure Connectivity Services are the primary driver. The others are data Center Services and submarine Cable Capacity.
Who are GlobeNet's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Zayo Group, Telxius, Aqua Comms and Seaborn Networks. Equinix is listed as an others. Lumen Technologies is listed as a broad incumbent. Regional players are TIM Brasil and Oi S.A.. Emerging players are Highline do Brasil and FiBrasil.
Does GlobeNet have an API?
No public API is recorded for GlobeNet.
What industry is GlobeNet in?
GlobeNet's product category is Wholesale Telecom Infrastructure Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAIALAJ, Subsea & Terrestrial Backhaul to Data Centers and Cloud On-Ramps (IX/DC Interconnect), with a secondary code of HDAIALAA, Subsea Cable System Owners & Consortia (Wet Plant Investment). Its NAICS code is 517111 and its SIC code is 4899.