Company snapshot
| Category | AT&T | G-Core |
|---|---|---|
| Status | active | active |
| Founded | — | — |
| Headquarters | — | — |
| Website | — | — |
| Docs | — | — |
Overview
AT&T operates a content delivery network (CDN) as part of its telecommunications portfolio, leveraging its global network infrastructure to deliver content for enterprise and media customers. The CDN focuses on video streaming, live events, and secure content delivery, utilizing AT&T’s extensive fiber and 5G networks. It serves large organizations, including broadcasters and businesses requiring high-bandwidth applications. The service integrates with AT&T’s broader connectivity offerings, such as private networking and cloud solutions. As of 2025, AT&T continues to expand its fiber footprint, aiming to reach over 50 million locations by 2029.
G-Core, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Luxembourg, operates a global content delivery network (CDN) with a focus on low-latency delivery for video, gaming, and web content. The company serves a range of customers, including gaming platforms, media providers, and enterprises, leveraging its extensive network to optimize performance. Its CDN is designed to handle dynamic and static content, with additional services like cloud hosting and DDoS protection. G-Core targets businesses needing robust global reach and specialized video/gaming delivery.
Network & Architecture
AT&T’s CDN operates across 38 data centers globally, with points of presence (POPs) in North America, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM. It leverages the company’s telecom backbone, including its fiber-optic and 5G networks, for low-latency content delivery. The network is optimized for video streaming and live events, with strong peering agreements with major ISPs. Its North American presence is particularly robust, though its coverage in emerging markets like Africa and parts of Asia is less extensive compared to competitors like Cloudflare or Akamai. The architecture emphasizes integration with AT&T’s private network services for enterprise clients.
G-Core operates over 150 points of presence (PoPs) across Tier III/IV data centers globally, with a network capacity exceeding 110 Tbps and over 11,000 peering partners. The network spans regions including North America, EMEA, APAC, LATAM, Africa, India, and the Middle East, with an average latency of 30 ms. It uses intelligent routing and TCP/TLS optimization for performance. The company is particularly strong in gaming and video delivery but may have less coverage in certain emerging markets compared to larger providers like Cloudflare or Akamai.
Feature comparison
| Feature | AT&T | G-Core |
|---|---|---|
waf | ✓ | ✓ |
bot_mitigation | ✗ | ✓ |
ddos | ✓ | ✓ |
rate_limit | ✗ | ✗ |
http3_quic | ✗ | ✓ |
tls13 | ✗ | ✓ |
tiered_cache | ✗ | ✗ |
origin_shield | ✗ | ✓ |
instant_purge | ✓ | ✓ |
stale_while_revalidate | ✗ | ✗ |
stale_if_error | ✗ | ✗ |
image_optimization | ✗ | ✓ |
video_vod | ✓ | ✓ |
video_live | ✓ | ✓ |
drm | ✗ | ✗ |
hls_dash_packaging | ✗ | ✗ |
websockets | ✗ | ✓ |
signed_urls | ✗ | ✓ |
edge_compute | ✗ | ✗ |
functions | ✗ | ✗ |
kv_storage | ✗ | ✗ |
api_first | ✓ | ✓ |
realtime_logs | ✓ | ✓ |
log_push | ✗ | ✓ |
terraform | ✗ | ✓ |
Legend: ✓ = Supported, ✗ = Not supported, — = Not listed
Pricing
AT&T’s CDN pricing is enterprise-only, with custom contracts based on bandwidth, storage, and service level agreements. No public per-GB pricing is available, and there is no free tier or pay-as-you-go option. Pricing details require direct contact with AT&T’s sales team, as no dedicated pricing page is publicly accessible.
G-Core uses a pay-as-you-go (PAYG) model with a free tier offering limited usage. Pricing varies by region and traffic volume, with per-GB rates available on their pricing page. Enterprise plans are available for high-volume customers, and premium support is offered for migrations. No public per-GB pricing examples are disclosed without signup. See https://gcore.com/cdn/pricing for details.
Integrations & DevEx
AT&T’s CDN offers an API-first interface for configuration and monitoring, with real-time log access for analytics. Documentation is available but lacks support for Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools. SDKs are limited, and there’s no mention of CI/CD integrations or migration tools. The focus is on enterprise workflows, with less emphasis on developer-centric features compared to providers like Fastly or Cloudflare.
G-Core supports Terraform for programmatic CDN management, enabling versioning and replication across environments. Its API-first approach includes comprehensive documentation for resource configuration. Real-time logs and customizable log exports (5–60 minute latency) via Logs Uploader enhance observability. Migration tools and plugins simplify transitions from deprecated CDNs like StackPath or Lumen Technologies. SDKs and CI/CD integrations are not extensively documented.
When it fits
- Enterprises needing a telecom-backed CDN integrated with private networking or 5G for secure, high-bandwidth content delivery.
- Media companies requiring robust video-on-demand and live streaming with global reach and DDoS protection.
- Organizations already using AT&T’s connectivity services, seeking seamless CDN integration.
- Businesses needing low-latency video or gaming content delivery with global reach.
- Enterprises seeking integrated DDoS protection and WAF for secure content delivery.
- Developers using Terraform or APIs for automated CDN management.
When it doesn’t
- Small businesses or developers looking for pay-as-you-go pricing or a free tier, as AT&T targets enterprise clients.
- Users needing advanced edge compute, image optimization, or developer-centric tools like Terraform support.
- Customers prioritizing extensive POP coverage in Africa or smaller APAC markets, where AT&T’s presence is limited.
- Organizations requiring extensive edge compute or serverless functions, which G-Core lacks.
- Small businesses needing highly competitive pricing compared to BunnyCDN or Cloudflare.
- Users in regions with sparse PoP coverage, where latency may not match larger providers.
History & Notes
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