Network operator Zayo Europe, which runs a large high-capacity metro and long-haul fibre optic network across Europe, has today announced that they’ve introduced a new DWDM (wavelength) fibre route connecting London to Paris. The move boosts their capacity between the UK and France, while providing a diverse alternative on their existing cable system.
The new route, which is said to be “ready” for their 400G (Gbps) networking, also enables separate connections between other cities, such as Manchester to Frankfurt, with no overlap in networks. Zayo Europe expects around a 20% reduction in transit time or latency between Points of Presence (PoPs), like London and Paris, and says the route will improve network reliability and security for customers by removing the ‘single point of failure’.
In total, Zayo Europe now operates five subsea routes between the UK and continental Europe. This new CrossChannel route complements existing Circe South and Channel Tunnel routes between London and Paris, whilst Zeus and Circe North link London to Amsterdam.
Michael Katz, VP for Product & Technology at Zayo Europe, said:
“Zayo Europe is committed to providing the best connectivity and reliability for our customers across the continent, and this new cross-Channel wavelength route marks a great improvement in the diversity we can offer between these two major hubs and beyond. This high-capacity, low-latency solution will significantly benefit those seeking a fast and secure connection between London and Paris, and will be crucial for those needing to build reliable and secure network solutions.”
The introduction of a new fibre route is said to have been driven by a “surge in adoption of cloud and AI technologies“, which has put higher demands on their network for data capacity and lower latency connections.