Belnet research network |
The most recent Belnet network has been in operation since 2008 for universities, colleges of higher education, research centres and public services. In collaboration with the Walloon Government, Flemish Government and commercial partners, Belnet laid a 1,650 km fibre network. This hybrid network combines a traditional IP network with an optical layer. The basis for this optical layer is glass fibre.
Huge data streams
With the new Belnet network, customers can use up to 10 Gbit/s (or multiples of this) of internet bandwidth. In other words, user access to the internet is ten times quicker than before.
Advanced technology
Data communication via lightpaths is possible on the fibre network. Lightpaths are direct connections between two points without the intervention of routers. High capacity, quality and reliability are their most important advantages. Thus, lightpaths can easily transport huge data streams, which opens up new possibilities for science and education.
International connections
The network is also connected to the commercial internet, and to European and worldwide research networks via GÉANT. This worldwide research network links educational and research institutions from all over the world to each other.
More information
Our support site (for customers only) contains a technical description of the network.
