NTT Communications
Tier‑1 Global IP Carrier
NTT operates one of the world’s largest Tier‑1 global IP backbones under a single
Autonomous System (AS2914). The network spans the Americas, Europe, Asia and
Oceania, providing direct global routes without needing to buy transit from others.
It supports dual stack IPv4 & IPv6 connectivity, low hop counts, and extensive
private peering with other major networks.
Key Features
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True global Tier‑1 internet backbone (AS2914)
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IPv4 and IPv6 dual‑stack backbone
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Settlement‑free peering with other Tier‑1 carriers
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Low hop global reach for faster routing
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Global IP transit and dedicated connectivity options
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4×7 network operations and service delivery teams
Network Stats
Single, unified backbone spanning all major regions
Direct global IP transit without upstream transit fees
Peering with all major Tier‑1 networks
* Your server traffic will be optimally routed through this network.
Lumen Technologies
Tier‑1 Internet Backbone
Lumen (formerly CenturyLink/Level3) operates one of the most widely connected global
backbones, using owned and leased fiber across multiple continents. It supports
enterprise connectivity, cloud interconnection, and DDoS mitigation via Black Lotus
Labs intelligence.
Key Features
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Massive fiber network across 60+ countries
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Global Tier‑1 IP transit
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Integrated DDoS threat intelligence and security
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Cloud Connect and enterprise interconnect services
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Carrier backbone for high‑capacity connectivity
Network Stats
450,000+ route miles of fiber infrastructure
Backbone capacity > 80 Tbps
Strategic partnerships with cloud and edge vendors
* Your server traffic will be optimally routed through this network.
Cogent Communications
Tier‑1 ISP
Cogent is a Tier‑1 ISP backbone, meaning it can reach the entire internet via
settlement‑free peering and doesn’t have to buy transit from others. Its network
focuses on high‑capacity fiber IP transit and internet access.
Key Features
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Settlement‑free peering with 23+ Tier‑1 networks
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Extensive fiber‑optic IP backbone for global transit
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Low‑latency services for enterprise and hosting customers
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Dedicated IP transit and internet access services
Network Stats
AS number: 174 (Cogent backbone)
One of the largest Tier‑1 IP transit networks by reach
Peers directly with many global backbone providers
* Your server traffic will be optimally routed through this network.
Arelion (formerly Telia
Carrier)
Global IP Connectivity
Arelion’s backbone is ranked among the most extensive and well‑peered IP networks
globally. It operates on a fiber‑rich backbone with strong presence across Europe,
North America, and parts of Asia.
Key Features
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Major global backbone network spanning continents
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More than 75,000 km of optical fiber infrastructure
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~320 PoPs in 35+ countries
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Wholesale IP transit and enterprise transport services
Network Stats
Large global fiber footprint (~75,000 km)
Serves telecoms, content providers, and enterprises
* Your server traffic will be optimally routed through this network.
Tata Communications
Global Tier‑1 IP & Subsea
Network
Tata Communications operates a global IP network engineered for enterprise and
wholesale customers, along with one of the largest fully‑owned submarine cable
networks. It delivers resilient connectivity and cloud interconnect services.
Key Features
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Extensive global backbone with flexible, software‑defined
networking
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Large submarine fiber infrastructure (500,000 km+)
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Integrates security, Cloud Connect, SASE, SD‑WAN
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High availability and low‑latency routing
Network Stats
Coverage across 150+ countries
300 Tbps+ edge network capacity
99.99% resilience with automated failover
* Your server traffic will be optimally routed through this network.
Hurricane Electric
IPv4 & IPv6 Backbone
Hurricane Electric operates one of the largest IPv4 and IPv6‑native internet
backbone networks in the world, known for strong peering policies and global IP
transit. It focuses on high peering density and broad network availability.
Key Features
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IPv4 and IPv6 native backbone
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Extensive peering across global Internet exchanges
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Supports high‑speed Ethernet peering and IP transit
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Often used for peering and backbone connectivity worldwide
Network Stats
Direct connectivity to 7,000+ networks
Operates carrier‑neutral data centers in key hubs
* Your server traffic will be optimally routed through this network.
