Defunct provider.
Overview
Hibernia Networks, formerly Hibernia Atlantic, was a US-based provider of global telecommunications and CDN services, operating subsea and terrestrial fiber networks. It served financial markets, media, and telecom providers with low-latency connectivity, including the Hibernia Express transatlantic cable. Acquired by GTT Communications in January 2017, its CDN services, including HiberniaCDN, are no longer independently offered, and the brand is defunct.
Migration guidance
Customers using Hibernia’s CDN or low-latency services should migrate to alternative providers, as Hibernia’s offerings are no longer available independently. Recommended alternatives include Akamai for global CDN and video delivery, Cloudflare for developer-centric features, or Fastly for low-latency edge compute. For telecom-grade connectivity, Lumen Technologies or Tata Communications are viable options. Check GTT Communications for any continued services from Hibernia’s assets: https://www.gtt.net/.
Sunset timeline
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- 2003 —
- 2009-2013 —
- 2015 —
- Post 2017 —
History & Notes
Hibernia Networks operated a global network across North America, Europe, and Asia, with key cable landing stations in Canada, the US, Ireland, and the UK. Its Hibernia Express cable was notable for sub-59ms latency between New York and London, targeting financial and media sectors. After the 2017 acquisition by GTT Communications, Hibernia’s infrastructure was absorbed, and no public documentation indicates a revival of its CDN services. A 2019 subsea cable cut led to a legal dispute with a customer, highlighting operational challenges pre-acquisition.