euNetworks has launched a new fibre Super Highway connecting Paris and Lille, marking the first phase of a larger system that will extend to Amsterdam. This advanced infrastructure enhances regional and long-haul connectivity, offering a direct route into euNetworks’ extensive European network, including Belgium and Brussels. The new route is part of euNetworks’ ongoing commitment to delivering next-generation fibre technology while focusing on sustainability and reduced carbon emissions.
The Paris-to-Lille Super Highway provides enhanced network diversity by bypassing bandwidth bottlenecks near Paris and introducing fewer, more power-efficient in-line amplifier sites (ILAs). The latest fibre technology enabled a reduction in ILAs from four to three, streamlining construction and cutting operational power consumption. Additionally, the ILAs feature energy-efficient cooling systems, further minimizing the route’s carbon footprint. This fibre system seamlessly integrates with euNetworks’ FLAP-D region network, connecting data centres across Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Dublin with onward links to other European locations.
“The delivery of our fifth Super Highway and our third new route in just a few weeks is a remarkable achievement,” said Kevin Dean, Interim CEO of euNetworks. “This Paris-to-Lille addition enhances our FLAP-D network and introduces substantial new data centre connectivity, supporting the bandwidth needs of today’s largest technology users and the exponential growth of demand in the future.”
• Enhanced Diversity: Avoids bandwidth congestion near Paris, ensuring reliable route options for customers connecting to major European hubs.
• Efficient Design: Reduced ILAs (3 instead of 4) minimize power consumption and environmental impact.
• Sustainability Focus: Energy-efficient cooling systems and optimized fibre technology contribute to lower emissions.
• Long-Haul Integration: Connects to euNetworks’ 1,660km fibre network across Belgium and beyond.
• FLAP-D Integration: Seamlessly connects Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Dublin data centres, enabling regional and global reach.
