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IPTP Networks

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IPTP Networks
Company typeGroup of privately held companies
IndustryTelecommunication
Founded1996
Headquarters,
Services
Number of employees
151-200
ASN
Traffic Levels1Tbps+[1]
Websitehttps://www.iptp.net/

IPTP Networks is an international telecommunications company. Founded in Cyprus as a System Integrator in 1996, it developed into an international group over the next decade. IPTP Networks operates a global backbone as a Tier-1-class-network Internet Service Provider (ISP) providing connectivity through 225+ PoPs worldwide.

Operations

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IPTP operates a proprietary, multi-functional and redundant broadband MPLS network[2] with approximately 229 points of presence (PoPs) and 77 hosting/colocation facilities throughout the world.[3] The company utilizes Trans-Atlantic, Trans-Pacific, Trans-Eurasian, Indian and Mediterranean submarine and terrestrial assets (Optical fibre cable), connecting clients to key IXs (Internet exchange point) and global financial centres.

Peering

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IPTP Networks is an Internet provider (AS41095). As a member of AMS-IX, DE-CIX, Linx, MSK-IX, Digital Realty Internet Exchange and so on it uses a selective Peering policy.[4] According to the European Internet Exchange Association (Euro-IX), IPTP Networks has presented at more than 20 Euro-IX member IXPs.[5]

In 2020, IPTP connected to IX.BR (Brazil), Australia IX, New Zealand IX, ZA-INX (South Africa) and VNIX (Vietnam).[6]

In 2021, IPTP (ASN 51601) connected to Speed Internet Exchange - an Internet exchange platform in Amsterdam (the Netherlands)[7] and also joined the BBIX Transit Partner Program (TPP).

GSM

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IPTP Networks acquired Wherr in 2013 and launched the Wherr GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) tracking solution in Hong Kong in 2016.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "PeeringDB".
  2. ^ Orbis Research. “Global MPLS And SD-WAN Market Share 2021, Development by COMPANIES Outlook, Growth Prospects and Key Opportunities by 2027.” GlobeNewswire News Room, Orbis Research, 25 May 2021
  3. ^ BNamericas. “BNamericas - New Cable CONNECTS SOUTHAM Pacific and Atlan...” BNamericas.com, BNamericas, 18 Nov. 2020
  4. ^ Peering policy
  5. ^ IPTP Limited (euro-ix.net)
  6. ^ Bannerman, Natalie. “IPTP Networks Launches New Pop with IXcellerate.” Capacity, 11 Feb. 2020
  7. ^ IPTP Networks (euro-ix.net)
  8. ^ IPTP Networks Launches Gsm Tracking Solutions in Hong Kong (with Photo), 5 Apr. 2016