In dialogue with Management, Sergio mavila rivasplatageneral manager of the local subsidiary of the Chilean Gtd, commented that at the end of September the company registered a growth of close to 10% in revenue compared to the same period in 2024. “Gtd is a multinational telecommunications, IT services and data center company, and in Peru we have had significant growth in the last four years“, held.
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In that period, he explained, the local operation has managed to double its income and triple its EBITDA, reflecting greater profitability. “This year we hope to close with more than S/ 130 million in revenue. The company’s performance demonstrates the good reception we are having in the market”, he stressed.
This double-digit growth is mainly supported by three business lines. The first is connectivity, which includes data transmission and internet access, focused on the corporate segment. The second corresponds to cybersecurity services, the demand for which has increased in a context of greater frequency of incidents and digital attacks.
The third line is the data center business, driven by the inauguration, in October of last year, of its second data center in Lima, located in Lurín, “one of the most modern in the country with Tier 3 certification“, stressed the head of Gtd Peru. He added that around 60% of the growth recorded so far this year comes from connectivity, while the remaining 40% is distributed between cybersecurity, data centers and other services.
The arrival of the Romero Group
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Regarding the entry of the Romero Group into the data center business, Grasshopper explained in detail that Gtd has partnered with InfraCorp, the group’s investment platform, with the purpose of strengthening and expanding this business. In this framework, Gtd will be the majority shareholder of the Gtdata subsidiary.
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“At Gtd Perú we will continue to provide our services under the same standards of excellence and we will continue being responsible for the operation of the data centersjust as we have done until now“, accurate.
He added that the agreement contemplates InfraCorp acquiring a 49% stake in Gtdata, a company that concentrates data center assets. “This alliance will allow us to promote the development of this business in the countries where we operate and continue to offer world-class infrastructure and technological services to our clients”, he stressed.
Sergio Mavila Rivasplata, manager of the local subsidiary of the Chilean Gtd. Photo: Gtd Peru
Lurín and its next phases
Regarding expansion plans, Grasshopper indicated that the initial investment in the first phase of the Lurín data center was US$ 13 million. “The complete project includes four phases and an approximate investment of US$ 50 million. To date we have put into operation the first phase, which has been well received in the market”, he commented.
According to the manager, The second phase is considered in the 2026 budget, with a view to starting operations in 2027. “That will depend on the speed with which the first phase is completed. However, if a relevant client were to arrive, whether international or local, we could accelerate the construction of the second stage.“, said.
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In that sense, he highlighted that the modular design of the data center provides flexibility to advance according to demand. “It is a scheme that optimizes the use of resources and that, in our experience, has proven to be a positive strategy for the Lurín project.”, he pointed out.
To date, The first phase of the Lurín data center operates with an occupancy close to 20%. “With a single project we could immediately raise that figure to 40%, 50% or even 60%. Therefore, in 2026 we will continue working with the first phase, but we are also scheduled to begin the construction of the second stage in the second half of that year, with a view to it entering into operation in 2027.“, accurate.
Regarding investment, he estimated that The second phase will require an amount similar to the initial one, between US$ 10 million and US$ 13 million. In this context, he highlighted the importance of this infrastructure in the current context. “Today, with the rise of artificial intelligence and ongoing technological developments, having a world-class data center like the one in Lurín is essential for companies, operators and integrators to deploy their solutions in the market.”, he commented.
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The company will allocate between US$ 10 and US$ 13 million to the second phase of its data center in Lurín, scheduled for 2026. Photo: Gtd Perú
Third data center in sight?
When asked about the possibility of building a third data center, given that the first is in Surco and the second in Lurín, he indicated that the deployment of a third infrastructure is on the company’s agenda. “The idea is to build it outside of Lima and, most likely, in a city far from the coast. Today we are evaluating alternatives, still in a very preliminary stage, but the issue is already on the table and in due course we will have to make decisions.”, he advanced.
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The executive recalled that the two data centers in Lima are part of a regional network of 11 centers distributed in Peru, Chile and Colombia, all interconnected. “That means that a client who has their main data in the Lurín data center can back it up in Medellín, Colombia, or in one of the ones we have in Santiago, Chile. This regional presence offers very good options to the market and guarantees the operational continuity that businesses require.”, he highlighted.
Regarding the location of an eventual third data center in the country, Grasshopper clarified that one of the alternatives under evaluation is Arequipa, “for being an important city and with adequate conditionsHowever, he stressed that this “I don’t want to say that it’s going to be there.”, because options are still being analyzed.
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Gtd aims to allocate US$ 12 million in network expansion and improvement this year. Photo: Andina
Plan for 2030 and fiber optic networks
Given the competitive dynamics of services to the corporate sector and the high demand for connectivity, Gtd is already working on an expansion strategy for the period 2026-2030. “We are developing an investment plan that we should complete in the coming months. The group is convinced of betting on Peru, and we believe that, in light of the results obtained in recent years, there is a lot of potential and room for growth.”, he stated.
Within this strategy, Grasshopper He said that the main lines are connectivity, as well as cybersecurity, data centers and IT services. “Our main source of income is connectivity, which involves networks, fiber optics, nodes and electronics. In the last four years we have executed a plan to improve and expand networks, and we continue to invest in strengthening the infrastructure“, held.
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The company aims to allocate US$ 12 million in network expansion and improvement this year. “During the last four years we have invested more than US$ 10 million annually. 2024 was exceptional: in addition to the usual US$10 million, we allocated US$13 million to the data center in Lurín, totaling about US$23 million”, he asserted.
Regarding the perspectives towards 2030, he announced that I cannot yet reveal exact investment figures. “What I can say is that the bet will be more aggressive than in previous years. We are going to strengthen our commercial teams, increase investments and seek a stronger positioning in the Peruvian corporate market”, he stressed.
Regarding the development of fiber optics, he described that they currently have 6,844 kilometers deployed nationwide. “Between 2026 and 2030 we should grow around a thousand kilometers per yearalthough it will depend on demand. The company moves based on customer needs; There will be growth, yes, but it may vary according to the projects that are presented”, he expressed.
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Insecurity and impact on connectivity
Citizen insecurity is also affecting, to a certain extent, companies that provide communications services. So, Mavila acknowledged that vandalism has increased. “We are experiencing more cuts and theft of cables and equipment. It is a problem that not only affects Gtd, but the entire industry. This forces us to invest more in maintenance because the quality of service cannot be compromised.”, he noted.
The Gtd leader specified that, despite this problem, the company maintains double-digit growth. “Our strategy is focused more on quality than price. We are probably not the cheapest operator, but we seek to differentiate ourselves by proximity, reliability and agility when serving customers”, he concluded.
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