GlobeNet History

  • BUS-1 Segment 5

    BUS-1 Segment 5 cable linking Bermuda and USA is Completed
  • 360Networks is established

    The 360Networks group of companies is established and it aquires TBI and BUS-1
  • Plans to build subsea cable system are finalized

    360Networks finalizes plans to build the GlobeNet subsea cable system.
  • Subsea Cable Network Complete

    360Networks completes the GlobeNet Network (aka Atlantica1)
  • 360Networks files for Chapter 11

    360Networks files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
  • Brasil Telecom acquires the GlobeNet Network

    Brasil Telecom acquires the GlobeNet Network from 360Networks
  • GlobeNet becomes Cash Flow and EBITDA-positive

    GlobeNet becomes Cash Flow and EBITDA-positive, the first network in its class to do so
  • GlobeNet announces a 140 Gbps SDH capacity upgrade

    GlobeNet announces a 140 Gbps SDH capacity upgrade
  • GlobeNet Launches Carrier Ethernet Product

    GlobeNet becomes first submarine provider to offer Carrier Ethernet
  • Oi acquires Brasil Telecom

    Oi acquires Brasil Telecom
  • GlobeNet completes capacity upgrade for a total of 360 Gbps

    GlobeNet completes capacity upgrade for a total of 360 Gbps
  • GlobeNet launches operations in Colombia

    GlobeNet launches operations in Colombia
  • Capacity Media Names GlobeNet Latin American Wholesale Provider of the Year

    CAPACITY MEDIA NAMES GLOBENET AS 2010 LATIN AMERICA WHOLESALE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR IN ITS ANNUAL CAPACITY AWARDS CEREMONY The Capacity Awards recognize market leaders, such as GlobeNet, whom apply effective and innovative strategies to their wholesale businesses and have established themselves at the forefront of the telecoms industry. Capacity Media cites GlobeNet's commitment to innovative investments supporting high quality of service throughout its network along with aggressive expansion
  • GlobeNet completes capacity upgrade for a total of 560 Gbps

    GlobeNet completes capacity upgrade for a total of 560 Gbps
  • Erick Contag Named Most Powerful Executive in Telecom

    Erick Contag Named Most Powerful Executive in Telecom
    Erick Contag was awarded the Global Telecoms Business Power 100 Award, an honor bestowed upon the most powerful 100 executives in the telecom industry.
  • GlobeNet Receives MEF Certification

    GlobeNet’s completion of the certification process demonstrates its commitment to delivering standardized services with proven levels of reliability and performance. The process took several weeks of extensive planning and testing, and concluded with the successful certification of its EPL (Ethernet Private Line), EVPL (Ethernet Virtual Private Line), and E-LAN (Ethernet LAN) services. The MEF certification is widely recognized and trusted by wholesale buyers and expected to provide a competi
  • GlobeNet Names Winner in the 2012 Hot Companies & Best Products Award

    GLOBENET NAMED WINNER IN THE 2012 HOT COMPANIES AND BEST PRODUCTS AWARDS BY NETWORK PRODUCTS GUIDE
    GlobeNet’s Ultra-low Latency Trading Connection to Brazil wins “Suitable for Latin America” Category
  • GlobeNet 560 Upgrade

    GlobeNet completes capacity upgrade for a total of 560 Gbps and starts upgrade to 1.2Tbps
  • GlobeNet Wins GTB Innovation Award

    GlobeNet Wins GTB Innovation Award
    GlobeNet’s Ultra Low Latency Trading Connection to Brazil wins in Wholesale Service Innovation Category. GlobeNet’s ultra-low latency trading connection to Brazil, is the fastest available to BM&F BOVESPA, was created in response to the increased customer demand to quickly access the emerging Latin American market. The route directly links São Paulo’s BM&F BOVESPA to New Jersey’s NASDAQ OMX and routes to major global exchanges such as the CME, NYSE, BATS, LSE, Deutsche Börse and Eurex. The r
  • GlobeNet to complete capacity upgrade for a total of 1.2Tbps

    GlobeNet to complete capacity upgrade for a total of 1.2Tbps