If a network has end-users (consumers or businesses), it's probably in a better business position than a Tier 1 or a pure-play transit provider, since having end-users provides stability to a ...

Tier 1 networks can reach every part of ... with other companies on interconnection, peering, and transit." "Importantly, no content provider is ever compelled to interconnect directly with ...

We suggest you ask your transit provider to look for alternatives to interconnect with us. Cogent is technically a Tier 1 backbone provider and has (or should have) a full Internet routing table.

While connectivity for short code and toll-free SMS follows separate models, no other provider can claim direct 10DLC SMS connection to all Tier 1 U.S. carriers. By eliminating third-party ...