Globe Telecom extends internet reach in Europe

MANILA, Philippines — Globe Telecom has extended internet reachability further in Europe by connecting its network to Deutscher Commercial Internet Exchange (DE-CIX), the world’s largest internet exchange point (IXP) by size.

Globe said it recently peered with the DE-CIX in Germany, as part of its efforts in improving the quality of internet experience of its customers worldwide.

“This initiative will further complement existing infrastructure and enable users direct access to European content. At the same time, it functions as alternate internet gateways to the Philippines from that region as the internet is two-way,” Globe chief technology and information officer Gil Genio said.

Genio said connecting to European IXPs is a step forward to reinforce the Philippines’ ICT ecosystem in terms of global IP connectivity as it enhances the flow of IP traffic in both directions.

“Improvements may also be observed in reaching networks that are part of the exchanges as the set-up will avoid the traditional via US traverse,” he said.

DE-CIX is a carrier and data center-neutral IXP operator situated in Frankfurt, with a peak traffic of over 6.4 terabits per second, interconnecting more than 800 member networks from around the world.

In total, DE-CIX globally serves over 1,500 network operators, internet service providers, and content providers from more than 100 countries with peering and interconnection services at its 13 locations in India, the Middle East, Europe and North America.

“We are pleased to welcome Globe Telecom within our broad range of customers. With the DE-CIX services, Globe Telecom will be able to enhance its customers’ internet user experience and connect to all major international content providers available at DE-CIX Frankfurt,” said Theresa Bobos, director for DE-CIX Southern Europe.

According to Globe, an IXP is where IP networks meet to exchange traffic, similar to malls where different stores are present at a common location. It provides the facility that promotes and enables multi-network traffic exchange. This provides for the lowest latency path possible and therefore greatly enhances Globe customers’ internet experience.

Globe said it is local telecommunications company with the most number of connections to IXPs with 23.