Sparkle, Nexim Partner to Provision Global Internet Connectivity

Sparkle, the first international service provider in Italy and among the top global operators, announced a new agreement with Nexim Global, Italo-American telecommunication operator, for the provision of International IP Transit and other IP services.

The agreement was signed in Amsterdam during the IBC2024 event that draws together the global media, entertainment, and technology industry to share insights and expertise and create business opportunities.

Nexim Global provides a robust international backbone infrastructure and a globally distributed content delivery network (CDN), specializing in media broadcasting and distribution services. With over 8,600 km of fiber optic network, Nexim Global offers unmatched expertise in delivering high-performance multimedia solutions.

In addition to media services, Nexim provides on-demand broadcast and AV contribution services for international clients, as well as global connectivity solutions.

Under the agreement, Sparkle will provide IP Transit at its Point of Presence (PoP) in Milan, along with DDoS protection and other IP services in Amsterdam and Frankfurt, enabling Nexim to achieve high-speed, low-latency access to the global Internet, thus enhancing its customers' online experience. The two operators thus strengthen their collaboration which also includes other synergies in the field of international connectivity.

The deal with Nexim confirms Sparkle as a partner of choice for the media & broadcasting industry offering ultra-fast and energy efficient Internet connections.

Sparkle is TIM Group’s Global Operator, first international service provider in Italy and among the top worldwide, offering a full range of infrastructure and global connectivity services – capacity, IP, SD-WAN, colocation, IoT connectivity, roaming and voice - to national and international Carriers, OTTs, ISPs, Media/Content Providers, and multinational enterprises.

A major player in the submarine cable industry, Sparkle owns and manages a network of more than 600,000 km of fiber spanning from Europe to Africa and the Middle East, the Americas and Asia. Its sales force is active worldwide and distributed over 33 countries.