Telstra Expands Global Reach with New Frankfurt PoP

Also provides new low latency route between Europe and Asia

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Telstra International, a leading global supplier of managed network and hosting services, today announced an extension to its global network connectivity by opening a new Point-of-Presence (PoP) in Frankfurt and provision of a new low latency telecommunications route from Europe to Asia.

The new interconnection point gives Telstra two major entry points into Europe and access to the major telecommunications hub for Eastern Europe, providing more diverse access to the European market from Asia.

Meeting increasing customer demand for low latency access to Asia, Telstra is also providing a new low latency route from Europe to Asia. The route is regarded as one of the most reliable routes available, whilst the new PoP is ideally positioned within one of Europe’s most geographically central locations.

Once the Frankfurt PoP and new route go live in March 2012, they will be used to enhance support for Telstra’s customers throughout the region. The announcement underlines Telstra’s credentials as a leading Ethernet player in the international marketplace.

Telstra International Senior Vice President for Global Carrier Services, Mr Jim Clarke, said the new route addresses a substantial market for low latency services between the regions, which is being driven by the increasing global demand for high speed service capabilities to support operations such as low latency financial trading.

“The Frankfurt PoP and the trans-Mongolian route offer one of Europe’s most reliable and shortest connections to and from Hong Kong compared to the traditional route via the Mediterranean Sea which is currently used to deliver reliable bandwidth between the two regions.” Mr Clarke said.

Telstra currently has over 1,400 PoPs in more than 230 countries and territories. Most PoPs are equipped to provide a full suite of bandwidth services, with a growing number able to offer IP Services and enable customers to connect into the major Internet exchanges and business customers.

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About Telstra International

Telstra International is a leading global supplier of managed network services and international data, voice and satellite services. It is a division of the leading Australia-based, tier 1 telecommunications and media services company, Telstra Corporation Limited and owns one of the most technologically advanced IP backbone networks in the world.

Telstra provides global telecommunications services and solutions and is an expert in bringing the advantages of customer centric managed network solutions to the business community. Together with its offshore subsidiaries and international investments, Telstra serves over 200 of the world’s top 500 companies, spanning Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas.

Telstra operates award-winning networks which are amongst the largest and most diverse in Asia Pacific. We have operating licences and landing rights in most major Asian markets, the US and Europe, facilitating access to over 1,400 PoPs in 230 countries and territories.

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