Arelion partners with Nokia to demonstrate expanded optical spectrum and backbone capacity. Oct 9, 2026 Stockholm, Sweden - Arelion today announced it has completed a live network field trial on its 500-kilometer route from Amsterdam to London using Nokia's 1830 Global Express (GX) Super C and Super L open line system, CHMQ6 thin transponder modules and ICE-X 400G and 800G ZR+ coherent pluggable optics. The field trial demonstrated how Arelion can increase the capacity and cost efficiency of its IP and optical network, helping wholesale, neoscaler and enterprise customers access scalable connectivity as they deploy AI and other bandwidth-intensive applications. Arelion demonstrated the ability to expand usable optical spectrum by approximately 21 percent with Nokia's Super C and Super L band technology, enabling greater capacity over its existing fiber infrastructure to meet customers' networking requirements. This additional capacity can support high-bandwidth services such as Arelion's Managed Optical Fiber Network (MOFN), which provides dedicated, managed optical connectivity between data centers and other digital infrastructure. Nokia's CHMQ6 thin transponder modules and ICE-X coherent pluggable optics provide a modular, lower-power approach to high-capacity optical transport, while client splitting enables more efficient use of wavelength capacity across different high-speed customer services. These capabilities help Arelion support enterprises distributing AI workloads across data centers and cloud environments, as well as growing neoscaler demand for high-capacity MOFN services. Arelion's achievement comes as AI-driven bandwidth growth accelerates the adoption of coherent optical technology. According to Cignal AI, 400ZR/ZR+ pluggable optics accounted for almost half of all telecom bandwidth deployed in 2025, with 800G pluggables expected to be the fastest-growing area for coherent interfaces in 2026. "This field trial is another milestone in our continuous network investment to support customers' escalating bandwidth requirements as they deploy AI and other next-generation technologies," said Dariusz Solowiej, VP of Networks and Operations, Arelion. "By combining expanded optical spectrum with Nokia's coherent pluggable technology, we're evaluating a more scalable and energy-efficient approach to increasing backbone capacity, helping enterprises and other bandwidth-intensive customers reliably connect data centers and cloud environments." "As an operator at the heart of the global Internet, Arelion plays a foundational role in supporting the digital infrastructure that underpins today's connected economy," said Ron Johnson, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Optical Networks, Nokia. "Pairing expanded Super C and Super L spectrum with coherent pluggable technology gives operators greater flexibility to increase fiber capacity while improving power and cost efficiency. Arelion's trial demonstrates how these technologies can help operators cost effectively scale their networks to meet evolving customer requirements while maintaining high levels of performance and resiliency." The field trial continues Arelion's investments in its #1 ranked global Internet backbone, helping enterprises, service providers and content providers access scalable, resilient connectivity services across its network. These include IP Transit, Wavelengths, Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), Cloud Connect, Global 40G Ethernet Virtual Circuit (VC) and DDoS Mitigation services.

Scaling its AI superhighway in Mexico. Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 Mexico has been an important part of Arelion's story for more than a decade. When the country's telecommunications reforms opened the market in 2013, Arelion saw the potential for Mexico to become a key digital gateway between North and Latin America. Arelion were among the early global carriers to invest in the market, and Arelion has continued to expand its network as demand for connectivity has grown. Today, AI infrastructure, cloud expansion and new data center investments are driving a new wave of growth across the region. To help customers support these increasingly critical workloads, Arelion has introduced enhanced protected connectivity services across key routes in Mexico. This latest investment builds on more than a decade of expanding and strengthening its network in one of Latin America's most important digital infrastructure markets. Connecting the markets driving Mexico's digital growth. Monterrey, Querétaro and Mexico City have become key hubs for cloud, AI and data center investment. Its network corridor connecting these cities also extends into Texas through McAllen and Laredo, supporting growing traffic flows between Mexico and the United States. Delivered across diverse network routes and backed by terabit-scale optical capacity, its protected connectivity services help customers build for growth while maintaining operational continuity. Today, its network includes ten Points-of-Presence (PoPs) across Mexico's major technology hubs, with direct connectivity to U.S. border markets including El Paso, Laredo, McAllen, Miami and San Diego. Protected 400G EVPL for critical infrastructure. For organizations running AI environments, cloud platforms and other business-critical applications, downtime can quickly become costly. Its protected 400G EVPL service provides private, high-capacity Ethernet connectivity for enterprises, hyperscalers, neocloud providers and wholesale customers operating across Latin America. Dynamic prioritized routing across Arelion's #1 ranked global backbone enables traffic to automatically move to alternate paths during network or fiber disruptions, helping maintain service continuity without manual intervention. Customers can also use Multiple Services on One Port (MSOP) to combine EVPL, Cloud Connect and IP Transit services through a single connection, simplifying connectivity between AI data centers, GPU clusters and hybrid cloud environments. Protected wavelengths for terabit-scale growth. Some infrastructure projects require even greater scale. Its protected Wavelength services provide dedicated optical connectivity at speeds of up to 400G per wavelength, enabling customers to move large volumes of data between data centers, cloud platforms and other strategic locations. Multiple wavelengths can be combined to support terabit-scale requirements, providing the flexibility to adapt as infrastructure needs evolve. Continuing a long-term commitment. Mexico's role in the digital economy continues to expand, and Arelion believe the opportunities ahead are significant. The scaling of protected connectivity services into and across its Mexican network is the latest step in Arelion's long-term investment strategy for the market. From the telecommunications reforms that reshaped the industry more than a decade ago to today's AI-driven infrastructure expansion, its commitment to Mexico remains unchanged. Edison De Leon Regional Director Latam & Caribbean

Arelion expands Conflict-Free Channel Program in Mexico. Jun 02, 2026, 10:00 ET STOCKHOLM, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Arelion today announced the expansion of its Conflict-Free Channel Program in Mexico, leveraging its extensive network to support the wholesale and enterprise customers of regional Technology Service Distributors (TSDs) through high-capacity connectivity solutions, including Wavelengths, IP Transit and DDoS Mitigation. This expansion enhances local service delivery for Arelion's channel partners, providing global reach without sacrificing performance or relying on third-party providers. Arelion's #1 ranked backbone enables reliable terrestrial and subsea connectivity in Mexico, providing access to its full ecosystem of AI, cloud and content platforms. Arelion has supported the development of regional operators in Mexico, including cable providers, internet service providers (ISPs) and wireless internet service providers (WISPs) in key markets such as Jalisco, Veracruz, Puebla and Zacatecas. These efforts have been further strengthened by the company's expanded Master Agent program, with new trusted advisors based in Latin America. Arelion's expansive footprint allows these operators to connect directly to Arelion's global backbone network. This network provides customers with reliable access to global content platforms, improving application performance, reducing latency and enhancing overall service quality for end users. Arelion has built an extensive backbone network across Mexico, currently operating 10 Points of Presence (PoPs) strategically located at the country's primary traffic exchange hubs and interconnection points for local, regional, AI application platform and content distribution network (CDN) providers, including a recently added PoP in Tijuana. It is further strengthened by a new underground fiber route connecting Querétaro, Monterrey, and Laredo, Texas, creating a highly resilient, high-capacity platform for customers. Through these investments, Arelion is positioning Mexico as one of the fastest-growing and most strategically important connectivity markets in Latin America. "We're continuing our long-term investment in Mexico's connectivity ecosystem by expanding our Channel Program, enabling us to support our channel partners' customers as they accelerate AI deployments and foster further innovation throughout Mexico and the broader Latin American market," said Rob Westervelt, Head of Global Channel Sales at Arelion. "Our Channel Program's collaborative focus will prove critical for helping regional providers access Tier-1 connectivity while delivering value to the Agent partner community in Latin America and beyond." Arelion operates one of the world's most connected IP backbones, serving customers in close to 130 countries. Learn more about its Conflict-Free Channel Program here. About Arelion Arelion solves global connectivity challenges for multinational enterprises whose businesses rely on digital infrastructure. On top of the world's #1 ranked IP backbone and a unique ecosystem of cloud and network service providers, we provide an award-winning customer experience to customers in close to 130 countries worldwide. Our global Internet services connect more than 700 cloud, security and content providers with low latency. For further resilience, our private Cloud Connect service connects directly to Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud and Oracle cloud across North America, Europe and Asia. Discover more at Arelion.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and X. Arelion Martin Sjögren, Senior Manager PR and Analyst Relations +46 (0)707 770 522 [email protected] Media Contact Jeannette Bitz, Engage PR +1 510 295 4972 [email protected] SOURCE Arelion