360net, Telseon Ink Metro Deal

VANCOUVER & DENVER -- 360networks and Telseon today announced an agreement that will significantly increase the reach and availability of instantly scalable Internet Protocol (IP) and Ethernet-based data network services in U.S. metropolitan markets. Under the agreement, 360networks will have access to Telseon's optical Ethernet services in metropolitan areas, enabling 360networks to extend its IP transit, IP transport and backbone services to its customers colocated in points of presence (POPs) on the Telseon network. Additionally, Telseon will be a preferred provider of GigE metropolitan access services to 360networks and 360networks will be a preferred provider of dark fiber and long-haul capacity to Telseon.

"By fusing Telseon's expertise in optical Ethernet technologies in the metro with 360networks' extensive optical footprint, we are connecting the first end-to-end Gigabit Ethernet network in the U.S. and setting the standard for global data communications," said Mick Seaman, chief technology officer of Telseon. "Customers will now be able to jump on to a scalable network that can transport data along an IP backbone and continue within the metropolitan areas."

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