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February
2026

Advanced Networking Global

International Networks at Indiana University and Internet2 Expand New York to London Connectivity

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The U.S. research and education (R&E) community now has access to significantly increased trans-Atlantic research capacity to support data-intensive science. The NSF-funded NEA3R project, led by International Networks at Indiana University in collaboration with Internet2, has expanded its capacity between New York and London from 100 to 400 Gbps.

This upgrade strengthens connectivity between U.S. R&E institutions and collaborators across the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. For Internet2 members, this means greater scale, resilience, and support for global research.

The upgraded circuit connects the Internet2-operated Manhattan Landing (MAN LAN) global exchange point in New York with the GÉANT OPEN global exchange point in London. It also contributes to the Advanced North Atlantic (ANA) consortium, aligning international investments to advance R&E networking.

Read the full announcement on the Indiana University website: International Networks at IU and Internet2 Announce Upgrade to Trans-Atlantic Research Connectivity

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“Working closely with all our international collaborators, this expansion of NEA3R contributes directly to a trans-Atlantic infrastructure that provides not just increased bandwidth, but a more sophisticated system design. This coordinated approach means better redundancy, more efficient use of resources, and ultimately more reliable connectivity for the research community when they need it most.”

– Chris Wilkinson, Senior Director of Network Infrastructure and Operations at Internet2 and Co-Principal Investigator of NEA3R

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“The upgrade of the New York <> London path to 400Gbps reflects the strength of our partnership with Internet2 and our shared commitment to supporting U.S. research and education at global scale. Through NEA3R and the ANA, we are aligning infrastructure investments with the growing needs of the science and engineering community and ensuring that international connectivity continues to support discovery, collaboration, and innovation.”

– Edward Moynihan, Director of International Networks at Indiana University and Principal Investigator of NEA3R

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