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KPN International has extended availability of its IP network solutions into the United States and Canada, strengthening the KPN International global network. Based on a new partnership agreement with Sprint, KPN International’s network in Europe and locations in North America are now seamlessly interconnected with Sprint’s IP network. As a result, multinational enterprises now benefit from MPLS and Wide Area Network solutions which enable them to connect with employees, partners, suppliers and customers worldwide.

By working with Sprint, KPN International customers will now benefit in North America from the robust security and reliability of global MPLS VPN services based on Sprint’s Tier 1 IP network, which are highly flexible, scalable and quick to implement. Customers will enjoy a network experience consistent with that on KPN’s network today, regardless of their geographic locations. The extended capabilities will also deliver fully managed networking services to simplify network management and maintenance for businesses.

“The extensive coverage into the U.S. and Canada is a further step in KPN International’s successful strategy of partnering with global carriers. Our partnerships with Sprint for North America, with SingTel for Asia and Telefonica for South America enable our customers a truly global network experience, covering 85% of the world economy” explains Carolien Nijhuis, Vice President of KPN International. “Multinational customers like Groeneveld Transport Efficiency B.V. have already benefited from the new agreement with Sprint to connect their locations in Europe, the U.S. and Canada via an end-to-end MPLS VPN network.”

Dan Dooley, vice president of international and wholesale at Sprint, added, “KPN’s selection of Sprint as their IP partner in North America validates Sprint’s expertise in delivering a comprehensive IP portfolio to businesses. Our relationship allows KPN to meet their customer needs in the U.S. and Canada with robust IP solutions. It enables KPN to serve as a one-stop shopping experience for their customers, providing seamless and end-to-end management of data solutions.”