Enrique Ortegon
Strategic move enhances Bestel’s core presence at 422 S 11th St. and affirms MCA2 as the center of interconnection in McAllen.
McAllen, TX — [Date] — Bestel (part of izzi Telecom) and MDC Data Centers announce the
full consolidation of Bestel’s McAllen operations at MCA2, MDC’s purpose-built, carrier-neutral
data center at 422 S 11th St. The move, set for completion in Q4 2025, marks Bestel’s exit from
the legacy Chase Building (MCA1) and reinforces its commitment to long-term infrastructure
investment at the U.S.–Mexico border.
As part of this consolidation, Bestel is upgrading its Point of Presence (PoP) with next-
generation equipment and architecture designed to meet the evolving demands of its customers
and partners. The move positions Bestel to enhance performance, increase resiliency, and
extend its reach, while joining the majority of McAllen’s active networks already operating from
MCA2.
Today, 100% of networks in McAllen are colocated with MDC, with more than 90% housed
at MCA2, the region’s flagship facility engineered for scale, neutrality, and operational precision.
Bestel plays a pivotal role in cross-border connectivity. Its backbone carries a substantial share
of U.S.–Mexico internet traffic, making it a key peer for U.S., Mexican, and global networks.
From MCA2, Bestel will gain optimized access to Tier-1 carriers, content providers, and MDC’s
diverse International Fiber Crossings, enabling low-latency, multi-path connectivity into Mexico’s
core markets.
“What began at the Chase Building has evolved into something far more
advanced,” said Juan Salazar, CEO of MDC Data Centers.
“With this move, Bestel is reinforcing its position at the edge with
infrastructure that’s aligned to future growth. We’re proud to be the partner
that enables that evolution.”
MDC’s engineering and operations team will manage the migration process, ensuring that
Bestel’s transition is seamless, stable, and fully aligned with their technical and business
requirements.
As McAllen continues to grow as a strategic border hub, Bestel’s consolidation at MCA2
underscores the value of combining next-generation infrastructure with trusted partnerships
to support long-term digital transformation across the U.S.–Mexico corridor.
About MDC Data Centers
MDC Data Centers provides neutral data centers and International Fiber Crossings, enabling
seamless interconnection between the U.S. and Mexico. Through its Border Connect
Platform™, MDC centralizes key points of presence for Mexican, North American, and global
networks, creating a dense, interconnected ecosystem that empowers partners to scale quickly
and efficiently.
For updates on expansions, new infrastructure, and partnerships, visit mdcdatacenters.com and
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About Bestel
Bestel is a leading telecommunications and information technology company with over 20 years
of market experience, offering solutions through its own infrastructure: a fiber optic network
spanning more than 70,000 km, making it one of the largest and most comprehensive networks
in Mexico, with a presence in all 32 states.
Bestel’s offerings are geared towards telecommunications operators, the public sector, and
large private sector companies, providing comprehensive solutions to overcome business
challenges with technology. Bestel drives digital transformation to achieve the results they need
through specialized products and services in connectivity, security, mobility, cloud computing,
integration, and managed services.
As a vendor-agnostic company, Bestel integrates solutions from any technology into network,
security, and collaboration architectures from multiple manufacturers. It also boasts a Security
Operations Center (SOC/CSIRT), one of the most recognized in Latin America.
Since 2007, Bestel has been part of Grupo Televisa.
For more information, visit: bestel.com.mx
