The agreement will enable both companies to interconnect their network infrastructure, to give them better network capabilities and provide advanced IP solutions to key business customers in the region.
Airtel and Pacnet also announced a special "Gateway to India"to offer high capacity International Private Line circuits between the United States and India. "Gateway to India" will be delivered in collaboration with Pacific Crossing and will leverage the strengths of each company's subsea assets to provide a fast, end-to-end connection for enterprise customers who have large capacity requirements between these markets.
Commenting on the agreement, David Nishball, president, Enterprise Services, Bharti Airtel Ltd said, "This agreement is in line with our strategy to extend the global reach of our customers and providing them a secure, consistent and robust network running right from their doorstep to the most populous markets across Asia Pacific and beyond."
Bill Barney, Chief Executive Officer, Pacnet, said, "We are pleased to team up with Bharti Airtel in delivering seamless connectivity to our customers. This partnership will help strengthen our reach across all major business markets within India as well as provide customers with industry-leading communication solutions."
