The Council of Ministers of Panama has authorized the National Authority for Government Innovation (AIG) to contract the provision of telecommunications services to state entities for a period of 60 months, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030, through the National Multiservice Network (RNMS).
This decision was made possible through three cabinet-approved resolutions (No. 133-25, No. 134-25, and No. 135-25). The RNMS constitutes a centralized and unified telecommunications ecosystem that allows state entities to connect with each other, with citizens, and with the State's digital platforms. It is the only authorized channel for accessing critical systems, such as the ISTMO System of the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Currently, the RNMS serves over 120 entities with coverage exceeding 7,000 sites nationwide, offering services including fixed-line voice, internet access, communication links, data centers, and cybersecurity.
The first resolution approves the contracting of the Data Center service. The second and third resolutions approve the provision of Internet access (No. 200) and data transport (No. 211) services as part of the integrated security platform. This aims to cover the maximum number of points with physical infrastructure, have robust and reliable platforms, and achieve savings and new functionalities that benefit the State.
The companies selected to provide these services are: Cable & Wireless Panamá S.A., Telecomunicaciones Digitales S.A., TransOcean Network Corp., Galaxy Communications Corp., Metro MPLS S.A., and Servicios de Tecnologías de Información de Misión Crítica S.A.
The contracts to be signed with these companies are of undetermined value and will depend on the demand from the contracting entities. According to technical evaluations and AIG's projections, the estimated value exceeds B/. 3,000,000.00. This will represent a minimum annual saving of $39.1 million for the State starting in 2026.
