Telstra International, the global arm of leading telecommunications and technology company Telstra, announced its plans to develop a regional network hub in Guam by establishing a new dedicated point-of-presence (PoP) in Piti at the carrier-neutral GNC iX data center, which is owned and operated by leading local telecommunications provider, TeleGuam Holdings, LLC, doing business as GTA.
Guam is quickly becoming a rising digital hub in Asia Pacific, as it's located at a crossroads of major submarine cable routes – including the Asia-America Gateway (AAG) cable system, the Australia-Japan cable (AJC), which is fully owned and operated by Telstra, the Taiwan-Philippines-US (TPU) cable, and direct network connectivity to nine additional cable systems – connecting Asia, Australia, and the United States.
Telstra’s PoP will serve growing connectivity demand in the region and as a key connection point for new cable systems including the Echo cable and central Pacific Connect cable that are being constructed in partnership with Telstra, to provide additional low latency network reliability and redundancy throughout Asia and between Asia, Australia, and the U.S.
The strategic positioning of the GNC iX data center ensures access to secure network connections to these regions, making it an ideal hub for data transmission and connectivity. By establishing a dedicated PoP at this data center, Telstra can more robustly serve telcos, enterprises, international government agencies, and other organizations that require wavelength services, Ethernet private lines, IP transit, data center colocation, and managed network connectivity services throughout the Pacific. Additionally, Telstra can easily link all the cable systems that land in Guam while also providing local access solutions.
Telstra’s collaboration with GTA, a U.S. and locally owned company that operates under U.S. jurisdiction, enables Telstra to provide additional network connectivity options for enterprises and governments engaging in cross-border transactions and collaborations, as well as for the U.S. government through Telstra’s U.S.-based carrier partners and system integrators.
“Guam is a vital link in the global digital chain, and this regional hub marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region. Guam is increasingly becoming a growing gateway due to its strategic location, and with more cables due to land on the island in coming years, including the Central Pacific connect cable in partnership with Google and Telstra, our investment is critical to manage the ongoing growth in capacity demand and connectivity for people and businesses throughout and into the Pacific,” said Roary Stasko, CEO of Telstra International.
"Telstra’s establishment of a dedicated point-of-presence in our GNC iX Data Center is a significant endorsement of Guam as a critical connectivity hub between Asia, Australia, and the United States," said Roland Certeza, President and CEO of GTA. "This strategic decision by Telstra demonstrates their trust in GTA's advanced infrastructure and highlights GTA’s role as a trusted provider, committed to delivering secure, reliable, and diverse network solutions across the Asia-Pacific region. We are proud to support Telstra in expanding their reach and enhancing their service capabilities in this strategically important area."