Retn expands internet connectivity services to Manchester

RETN, the UK's leading IP Transit provider, has announced the expansion of its internet connectivity services to Manchester. This move is set to bring lightning-fast, secure, and high-availability internet to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and enterprises in the city. The expansion comes after a series of investments in RETN's international backbone, signifying massive network deployments in Western, Northern and Central Europe, and Asia.

RETN's expansion to Manchester signifies the city's prestige as a vital UK hub for domestic and international network connectivity. The new connectivity ring provided by RETN will connect Manchester to existing networks in London, Slough, Dublin, mainland Europe via the Paris Crosslake subsea cable, London-Amsterdam, and London-USA. This link will offer businesses both in the UK and internationally, access to RETN's extensive global internet backbone in an instant all the way to Beijing.

The expansion includes new Points of Presence (PoPs) in the Equinix and Datum (formerly Teledata) data centres in Manchester. This is part of RETN's commitment to bring its comprehensive suite of services closer to businesses across the Northern Powerhouse community. The services are set to benefit local ISPs, managed service providers, content providers, alternative network providers (Altnets), and enterprises with office locations in the region.

RETN's decision to expand in Manchester is primarily due to the city's vibrant ecosystem, which encompasses sectors like cybersecurity, eCommerce, gaming, artificial intelligence, and FinTech. Manchester's industrial diversity makes it an ideal location for network service providers like RETN to cater to a wide range of digital and technology-driven businesses seeking advanced connectivity solutions.

Chris Elliott, the UK Commercial Director at RETN said, "Manchester's status as a key digital hub aligns with RETN's mission to improve communication and connectivity, underpinned by our core principles of transparency, flexibility, agility, and responsiveness. By expanding our services in this dynamic city, we're dedicated to offering secure, private, and reliable connectivity solutions that empower both local and international communities, driving growth and innovation in every market we serve."

The services offered by RETN include Layer 3 IP Transit, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) and Layer 2 VPN Ethernet Services. These services will provide redundant access to RETN's 870+ points of presence across Europe and Asia, helping to establish a reliable and secure international network connectivity for businesses.

With its initiative to connect Europe and Asia with a unique network service, RETN continues to bolster its reputation as one of the fastest-growing independent global network services providers. Its recent expansion to Manchester is a testament to its commitment to improving global communication and connectivity, wending the path towards a fully integrated digital society.