Operator says the ports are launching on world’s most peered network which is more efficient, requiring fewer hops
Lumen Technologies continues to invest heavily in its network. First was the expansion of its US intercity dark fibre network, then the build out of its 400G wavelength network in the US and Europe.
Now it is one of the first global providers to launch 400G IP transit ports across its internet backbone network in the US and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
Last November, Lumen announced it intended to divest its EMEA business to Colt for $1.8 billion. The transaction is still in the throes of gaining approvals from the relevant authorities.
Andrew Dugan, CTO at Lumen, commented, “Businesses that need IP transit are looking for efficient global internet routes connecting where data is and where it needs to go. Lumen’s highly peered AS3356 network can connect internet traffic sources and destinations with minimal network hops. Combining Lumen’s 400G transit ports with our 400G wavelengths well positions us in the IP transit market for delivering ultra-high bandwidth connections.”
Lumen claims its AS3356 network is the number one peered network in the world based on data from CAIDA.org. Traffic on this network grew 38% year-over-year (YoY) in 2021 and 16% YoY in 2022.
Expanding Lumen High Speed IP (HSIP) Service with 400G ports is designed to provide a more efficient way for content providers, hyperscalers, ISPs, as well as wholesale and gaming companies to support the growing bandwidth demands of their customers.
In part, this is because it simplifies and reduces the need to bundle and manage multiple lower bandwidth ports.
Lumen HSIP Service with 400G ports is available in eight markets now, with plans to roll it out “aggressively” in at least 12 more major throughout the US.and EMEA in 2023, and continue expansions in 2024.