euNetworks Unveils New Long Haul Route for Enhanced Frankfurt Connectivity
In a significant move to bolster Europe’s critical bandwidth infrastructure, euNetworks Group Limited has announced the completion of a new long haul fibre network route between Frankfurt and Zurich. This development enables two shorter, diverse paths connecting Frankfurt—one of Europe’s most interconnected metro markets—to key Mediterranean gateways Marseille and Milan. The new network enhances route diversity, reduces latency, and provides a more resilient connectivity option for businesses operating across Europe.
A Strategic Investment in Network Diversity
The new Frankfurt-Zurich route is part of a broader initiative by euNetworks to address the growing demand for robust, low-latency connectivity. By offering two fully diverse pathways—one via Milan and Zurich, and the other via Marseille, Lyon, and Geneva—euNetworks ensures customers can avoid traditional points of failure where routes converge or cross. These alternative routes eliminate the need for lengthy detours through Paris or Munich, which have historically been required for diverse connectivity.
This investment comes at a time when data centre connectivity is more crucial than ever. Frankfurt, a cornerstone of the FLAP-D cities (Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris – Dublin), is one of the largest data centre markets globally and serves as a hub for intercontinental data traffic. With eight unique long haul routes already integrated into its Frankfurt metro network, euNetworks continues to expand its footprint to meet rising bandwidth demands.
Marseille and Milan play pivotal roles as entry points for submarine cables from the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. By enhancing connectivity to these cities, euNetworks strengthens Europe’s position as a global digital gateway. The new route via Zurich offers a distinct advantage: it stays east of established pathways, ensuring a short, direct connection that avoids congestion and minimises latency.
Reducing Latency, Enhancing Performance
The shorter routes from Frankfurt to Marseille and Milan significantly reduce network latency for customers requiring diverse connectivity. For industries reliant on real-time data transfer—such as finance, healthcare, and artificial intelligence—this improvement translates into faster processing speeds and improved operational efficiency. Moreover, the enhanced route diversity mitigates risks associated with single points of failure, ensuring uninterrupted service even during unforeseen disruptions.
Marisa Trisolino, CEO of euNetworks, highlighted the company’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions. “At euNetworks, we are building the backbone of Europe’s digital future,” she said. “Our mission is to lead the market in data centre connectivity while addressing the escalating bandwidth demands driven by AI and other transformative technologies.”
Pioneering Europe’s AI-Ready Infrastructure
As part of its ongoing strategy, euNetworks is heavily investing in what it calls “Super Highways”—a vision for Europe’s future AI-ready critical infrastructure. These high-capacity networks are designed to support the exponential growth of data-intensive applications, ensuring scalability and reliability. The Frankfurt-Zurich route exemplifies this forward-thinking approach, combining cutting-edge technology with strategic planning to deliver unparalleled performance.
The company’s densely fibred metro networks further amplify its capabilities, enabling seamless integration between urban centres and long haul routes. With over 582 data centres directly connected—and an extensive pipeline for future connections—euNetworks is uniquely positioned to meet the evolving needs of its clients. Its focus on designing innovative, bespoke network paths underscores its dedication to providing tailored solutions that drive business success.
Supporting Europe’s Digital Ambitions
The launch of the Frankfurt-Zurich route aligns with broader efforts to solidify Europe’s status as a leader in digital innovation. By improving connectivity to Marseille and Milan, euNetworks facilitates smoother data flows between continents, fostering international collaboration and economic growth. The Mediterranean region, in particular, benefits from enhanced access to European markets, reinforcing its role as a vital link in the global digital ecosystem.
Trisolino emphasised the importance of infrastructure in enabling progress. “We’re not just building networks; we’re laying the foundations for our customers to thrive in an era defined by AI,” she explained. “By expanding our fibre footprint along the most critical network routes, we’re empowering businesses to innovate, scale, and compete on a global stage.”
About euNetworks
euNetworks is a critical bandwidth infrastructure company. We own and operate 18 fibre based metropolitan networks connected with a high-capacity intercity backbone covering 53 cities in 17 countries across Europe. The company leads the market in data centre connectivity, directly connecting over 582 today, and is also a leading cloud connectivity provider, with over 180 on-ramps on our network directly connecting all key cloud providers and major platforms. This coupled with our extensive connected data centre footprint positions us strongly to support and enable our Customers with their cloud infrastructure developments and challenges.
We offer a targeted portfolio of metropolitan and long-haul services across our network platform and Super Highways, including Dark Fibre, Wavelengths, and Ethernet. Wholesale, Finance, Content, Media, Mobile, Data Centre, Hyperscale and Enterprise customers benefit from euNetworks’ unique inventory of fibre and duct-based assets that are tailored to fulfil their high bandwidth needs.
euNetworks delivers services with an active commitment to sustainability, striving towards net-zero carbon emissions, promoting environmentally responsible supply chain practices, and engaging collaboratively with the industry to address the environmental challenges ahead. For further information visit eunetworks.com.
