BT Activates Expanded MPLS Backbone in the Americas

BT has activated eight new MPLS nodes on its IP backbone serving the U.S., Canada and Mexico. A further seven node expansion is planned. New nodes are now operational in Washington DC, Miami, Houston, Detroit, Seattle, Denver, Toronto and Mexico City. In 2004-2005, BT will activate additional nodes in St. Louis, Tampa, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Charlotte, bringing the total number to 23. In conjunction with the roll-out, BT will be hosting a series of MPLS workshops for customers in the new locations.


BT's MPLS network serves about 1,200 customers globally, including VISA, Honeywell, Volvo, National Car Rental, and other large corporate and government organizations.
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