Telstra International, the global arm of telecommunications and technology company Telstra, announced its plans to develop a regional network hub in Guam.
In particular, it is establishing a new dedicated point-of-presence (PoP) in Piti, at the carrier-neutral GNC iX data center that is owned and operated by local telecommunications provider, TeleGuam (GTA).
Guam is regarded as a rising digital hub in the Asia Pacific, as it is located at a crossroads of submarine cable routes such as the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) cable system, the Australia-Japan cable (AJC) and the Taiwan-Philippines-US (TPU) cable, with direct network connectivity to nine additional cable systems that connect Asia, Australia and the U.S..
Telstra’s PoP will serve growing connectivity demand in the region and as a key connection point for new cable systems, including the Echo cable and central Pacific Connect cable that are being constructed alongside Telstra to provide additional low latency network reliability and redundancy throughout Asia to Australia and the U.S..
The strategic positioning of the GNC iX data center ensures access to secure network connections to these regions, makes it an ideal hub for data transmission and connectivity. By establishing a dedicated PoP at this data center, Telstra expects to more robustly serve telcos, enterprises, international government agencies and other organizations that require wavelength services, Ethernet private lines, IP transit, data center colocation and managed network connectivity services throughout the Pacific.
Additionally, Telstra can link all of the cable systems that land in Guam while providing local access solutions.
Telstra’s collaboration with GTA, a U.S. and locally owned company that operates under U.S. jurisdiction, will allow it to provide additional network connectivity options for enterprises and governments engaging in cross-border transactions and collaborations, as well as for the U.S. government, through Telstra’s U.S.-based carrier partners and system integrators.
“Guam is a vital link in the global digital chain, and this regional hub marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region,” said Roary Stasko, CEO of Telstra International. “Guam is increasingly becoming a growing gateway due to its strategic location, and with more cables due to land on the island in coming years, including the Central Pacific connect cable in partnership with Google and Telstra, our investment is critical to manage the ongoing growth in capacity demand and connectivity for people and businesses throughout and into the Pacific.”
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