Colt ' s new fibre network will provide businesses and organisations with faster , more reliable and uninterrupted data connectivity across borders . It will also support the growing demand for cloud computing and other digital services in both London and Paris with a seamless end-to-end SLA .

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of all new cables installed in the Channel Tunnel , Colt boasts a transfer rate of several Tbps per fibre pair with the new infrastructure . With this evolution of the infrastructure , customers will have access to their 100Gbps / 400Gbps Colt IQ Network , supported by reliable low latency , high-bandwidth connectivity and

service guarantees through the tunnel . The tunnel offers the best path to close a key network loop that runs between London , Paris , Brussels and Amsterdam .

In accordance with the Channel Tunnel ' s safety and security regulations , all connectivity services will be highly secure . They will offer significantly more capacity than subsea cables and will be placed in a highly protected environment that is not vulnerable to piracy , ship anchors , commercial fishing , or shipping . The tunnel has had no accidents since its installation in 1994 .

“ We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the next step in this important project ,” said Herve Jost , Director of Eurotunnel / Getlink Connectivity Solutions , Colt Technology Services . “ Approximately 80 % of the Internet traffic which runs between the UK and mainland Europe today travels through the Channel Tunnel . It is crucial to increase the bandwidth , enhance

performance , bolster reliability and fortify the security of our network .

“ This is vital to ensure a continuous and uninterrupted flow of data , specifically to address peak demand and new bandwidth needs within the Channel Tunnel , driven by new technologies such as AI and Metaverse . Our new fibre cable in the Tunnel will transform the subterranean rail link between the UK and mainland Europe into a major data route to support the anticipated growth in traffic over the coming years .”

In September 2021 , Colt and Getlink signed a 25-year exclusive ‘ concession ’ contract to install and operate a new fibre optic network spanning the Channel Tunnel , using the latest connectivity technology to establish seamless connectivity between the UK and mainland Europe . This 25-year agreement is bringing new dark fibre and data services to the Channel Tunnel for the first time in a generation . �

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