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Metro Ring Press Release - 1st September 2006

Industry Leading 30Gbps Capacity London Data Centre Ring and Multi Gigabit European Network expands opportunities for Carriers and ISPs

Metroring – the first network to connect 40 Datacentres across the UK and Holland with up to 30Gbps between sites.

MetroRing offers unrivalled network capabilities between datacentres across the UK and Europe with its new high-speed multi fibre-optic network.  Designed to set a new standard in speed, reliability and cost for Carriers and ISPs.

MetroRing has taken the unique approach of multi layer network for increased redundancy and speed.  With up to 30Gbps available between sites it has proven the ideal solution for its customers.

By providing the option of 10Mbps, 100Mbps, 1000Mbps, 10000Mbps and Dark Fibre wavelengths of 1Gbps and 2.5Gbps, it has proven to provide the complete platform for Carriers and ISPs.

“Our solution provides up to 4 x 10Gbps connection and multiple 1Gbps connections to each and every site.  This offers an unrivalled choice of connectivity options for our customers at extremely competitive rates.  It is the first commercial network to provide this level of capacity in the UK at such competitive rates.

MetroRing offers a simple solution for direct Tier-1 connectivity offers businesses a clear solution.  Our simple Tier1 tariffs provide a new level of cost effective options for our customers.  This unrivalled service is provided by MetroRing Ltd.  We offer flat rate fees at levels usually only available at much higher committed rates by doing the negotiation on your behalf. 

MetroRing’s Layer 2 IP Transit pricing offers as low as £4/Mbps for high bandwidth users.  Businesses can also have interconnects between over 40 Datacentres around London, the UK and Europe for as little as £25/month. 

This offers a simple cost effective solution for joining networks, connecting to providers in other datacentres, off-site backups and disaster recovery.

MetroRings network expands to over 40 Datacentres with up to 30Gbps connectivity at the following:

United Kingdom
Telehouse North, Telehouse East, Telehouse Metro, Redbus Sovereign House, Redbus Meridian Gate and Redbus Harbour Exchange, Interxion, Telecity Harbour Exchange, City Lifeline, Global Switch 1, VSNL Stratford, Easynet Brick Lane, Netservices, Internet Facilitators (IFL1 and IFL2), Level 3 Goswell Road

Amsterdam
Global Switch Amsterdam, Interxion 1 – 2 -3 - 4 Amsterdam, KPN Cyber Centre, Telecity 1, Telecity 2, NovaXess, Redbus 1, Sara, Schuhberg Philis, Rembrandt Tower, Nikhef, I-21, I-21 2 

The following are available at these sites:
Fast Ethernet : 10Mbps, 100Mbps
Gigabit fibre and copper
Dark Fibre wavelengths, GigE, 2.5Gbps
Fast Ethernet ports, and a choice of optical fibre or copper Gigabit ports, are available at every site. 

MetroRing’s network has been designed as multiple rings for reliability from fibre breaks and diversity from each of the rings.  Each building has separate fibre routes and multiple fibre connections.  This prevents a break from effecting the network by using the diverse routes as failover. 

MetroRings network is monitored 24/7 with a team of engineers on call across the UK to ensure the support required for our clients.

For further information, please call: 0845 867 4211