Press Release

Bhutan Telecom Chooses AboveNet’s IP Transit to Bring Internet Connectivity over Optical Fibre to Bhutan

LONDON, 28th February, 2008 - AboveNet Communications UK Ltd., a leading provider of fibre optic connectivity solutions for business and carriers and a subsidiary of AboveNet Inc., today announced the successful provisioning of a new IP Transit service for Bhutan Telecom. By providing this IP Transit, AboveNet is enabling Bhutan Telecom’s customers to experience fast, reliable Internet connectivity over fibre optic cabling for the first time in Bhutan’s history.

Having previously relied on satellite connectivity for Internet access, this investment by Bhutan Telecom delivers on its vision to provide faster, more reliable and cost effective services to its customers, whilst putting in place an infrastructure which can be easily scaled to support future growth. With AboveNet’s rich peering fabric and uncongested network, Bhutan Telecom customers can now take advantage of a high quality, low latency Internet experience. Subsequently, Bhutan Telecom is now in a position to drive the development of new ICT focussed businesses in Bhutan, such as call centres and IT Parks, which have previously proved unattainable due to high infrastructure costs and the poor connectivity Bhutan historically suffered.

Utilising an international fibre network operator’s submarine fibre cable to link London via Mumbai, Bhutan Telecom acquired a circuit to London to connect to AboveNet’s IP Transit network. This enabled Bhutan Telecom to launch Bhutan’s first DSL broadband Internet service on the 11th February. With plans already underway to double its bandwidth in the near future, Bhutan Telecom is confident of the significant benefits this connectivity provides to its customers.

“With remote countries such as Bhutan realising the demand for high speed and reliable connectivity, the development of fibre optic and carrier class IP networks are proving fundamental in narrowing the communication bridge between distant parts of the world,” said Leeland Pavey, AboveNet’s vice president of operations. “With our Tier-1 IP Transit network and unparalleled fibre assets, AboveNet is positioned as a key player in the future of global connectivity.”

About AboveNet, Inc.
AboveNet, Inc. provides fiber optical connectivity solutions for business and carriers. Its private optical network delivers key network and IP services in and among 14 top U.S. metro markets and London. AboveNet's network is widely used in demanding markets such as financial services, media, health care, retail and government.

About Bhutan Telecom
Bhutan Telecom Ltd. is a state-owned corporation and an incumbent telco operator in Bhutan providing mainly fixed telephony, mobile and Internet services.

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