Cogent Communications Expands Network Into McAllen Data Center

Cogent Communications, one of the largest Internet Service Providers worldwide, has expanded its all-optical IP network into McAllen, Texas, to deliver high quality Tier 1 Internet Access and Point-to-Point services in a strategic location for serving the Mexican market.

Cogent Communications

Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc., one of the largest Internet Service Providers worldwide, has expanded its all-optical IP network into McAllen, Texas. The company established a new Point of Presence (PoP) at the premier carrier neutral data center McAllen Data Center, the leading colocation provider in South Texas, to deliver high quality Tier 1 Internet Access and Point-to-Point services in a strategic location to serve the Mexican market.

With this network expansion, existing McAllen Data Center customers will have access to Cogent’s portfolio of all IP and data transport services, which brings more diversity and business opportunities to the carrier hotel.

"The combination of Cogent's quality and highly competitive prices brings more interconnection opportunities to our ecosystem of Mexican carriers."

Juan Salazar, CEO at McAllen Data Center

“We are excited to partner with Cogent, one of the world’s largest ISPs. Cogent’s network stretches over 190 markets throughout 41 countries in North America, Europe and Asia,” said Juan Salazar, CEO of McAllen Data Center. “The combination of Cogent’s quality and highly competitive prices brings more interconnection opportunities to our ecosystem of Mexican carriers.”, added Mr. Salazar.

McAllen Data Center offers colocation services for carriers and enterprises in McAllen, Texas. The company brings together the largest concentration of Mexican carriers in South Texas and has invested heavily in a proven power strategy to accommodate carrier level requirements; as a result, McAllen Data Center provides services with 100% uptime commitment.

About McAllen Data Center

McAllen Data Center (MDC) helps carriers open new markets by interconnecting the major carriers of the world. As the largest carrier neutral facility in South Texas, MDC offers a strategic geographic location for interconnection because of its close proximity to Mexico, which explains the strong presence of Mexican and International carriers in McAllen, Texas. MDC provides colocation services and interconnection opportunities for carriers and enterprises. For more information visit mcallendc.com, also follow MDC on LinkedIn and Twitter at @mcallendc.

Source: McAllen Data Center