Business Details
Global Internet Backbone & Colocation Services
Hurricane Electric operates a global IPv4 and IPv6 network, recognized as the largest IPv6 backbone worldwide by the number of connected networks. Our infrastructure spans over 320 major exchange points, directly connecting to more than 9,600 networks through a resilient fiber-optic topology. We maintain multiple redundant 100G paths across North America, between the U.S. and Europe, and within Europe and Asia, alongside a dedicated ring around Africa and a point of presence in Australia. Our Fremont, California data centers, including a 200,000-square-foot facility, support scalable colocation and high-speed connectivity solutions. We deliver dual-stack IPv6+IPv4 transit with connection speeds up to 100 gigabits per second, serving enterprise clients and network providers globally.Our engineering team specializes in carrier-grade network design, ensuring low-latency access to thousands of networks. We pioneered free IPv6 certification programs and open-source network tools, demonstrating technical leadership since our inception. Our commitment to network redundancy and peering optimization ensures uninterrupted service delivery for mission-critical applications. As an industry innovator, we continuously expand our global footprint to meet evolving connectivity demands.
Services
IP Transit
Layer 2 Transport
Colocation
Dedicated Server
Network Map
Looking Glass
DNS Services
Highlights and features
- We operate the largest IPv6 backbone globally with 9,600+ network connections
- Our infrastructure includes five redundant 100G paths across North America
- We offer direct peering at 320+ major internet exchange points worldwide
- Our Fremont data centers provide 200,000+ square feet of carrier-grade space
- We support connection speeds up to 100 gigabits per second with dual-stack IPv4/IPv6
Services
IP Transit
Our global IP transit service provides low-latency connectivity to thousands of networks through the world's largest IPv6 backbone. With dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 support and speeds up to 100Gbps, this solution ensures optimal routing performance. Our network architecture features multiple 100G redundant paths across continents, maintaining 99.999% uptime for mission-critical applications.
Colocation
Carrier-grade colocation services in our Fremont, California facilities offer secure infrastructure with multiple power and connectivity redundancies. Our 200,000-square-foot data center supports equipment deployments with flexible space configurations and direct access to major internet exchange points. Customers benefit from 24/7 technical support and monitoring systems maintaining optimal operating conditions.
Layer 2 Transport
Point-to-point Carrier Ethernet solutions connect any two global HE.NET points of presence. This service requires customer equipment in data centers or local transport arrangements at endpoints. Our Layer 2 infrastructure supports high-bandwidth applications with guaranteed throughput and minimal latency across our extensive network footprint.
Dedicated Server
High-performance dedicated server solutions provide full hardware control with direct connectivity to our global backbone. Available in multiple configurations, these servers support demanding applications requiring consistent performance and security. Our infrastructure ensures direct peering with major networks for optimal traffic routing and reliability.
Network Map
Interactive 3D network mapping tools provide real-time visibility into our global infrastructure. Customers can monitor connectivity paths, latency metrics, and peering relationships through dynamic visual representations. This resource aids in network troubleshooting and demonstrates our extensive reach across 320+ exchange points worldwide.
Questions
What IP transit connection speeds do you offer?
We provide IPv4 and IPv6 transit solutions with speeds including 100GE, 40GE, 10GE, and gigabit ethernet options.
Do you offer colocation services outside California?
While our data centers are in Fremont, California, we offer global network connectivity through 320+ exchange points worldwide.
What Layer 2 transport options are available?
Our Carrier Ethernet service connects any two HE.NET global points of presence with customizable bandwidth configurations.
Do you provide IPv6 certification programs?
Yes, we offer free IPv6 certification through our online portal at http://ipv6.he.net/certification.
