Company snapshot
| Category | ChinaNetCenter | Streamroot |
|---|---|---|
| Status | active | defunct |
| Founded | — | — |
| Headquarters | — | — |
| Website | — | — |
| Docs | — | — |
Overview
ChinaNetCenter, founded in 2000 as Wangsu Science & Technology Co., Ltd., is a major CDN and IDC provider headquartered in Shanghai, China. It offers content delivery, cloud computing, and security solutions, serving over 2,000 clients across industries like e-commerce, gaming, and media. The company operates in more than 70 countries, with a strong focus on the Asia-Pacific region and China, where it holds necessary licenses for operation. Its customers include notable firms like Huawei, ZTE, and Baidu. ChinaNetCenter has expanded globally, including deployments in Equinix data centers in the U.S. and partnerships in the Middle East.
Streamroot was a provider of peer-to-peer video content delivery network (CDN) solutions, specializing in optimizing over-the-top (OTT) video streaming for broadcasters and content providers. Founded in 2013, the company developed Streamroot DNA™, a WebRTC-based technology that leveraged end-user devices to reduce bandwidth costs and improve streaming quality. It served clients like France Télévisions, Canal+, and Dailymotion, handling millions of daily video sessions globally. Streamroot was acquired by Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink) in September 2019 and is no longer an independent entity, with its operations integrated or discontinued.
Network & Architecture
ChinaNetCenter operates nearly 60 CDN acceleration nodes across Asia, Europe, America, and the Middle East, with a recent expansion into Etisalat’s network in the UAE. Its infrastructure supports high-bandwidth events like the Olympics and the English Premier League. The company leverages carrier-neutral data centers, such as Equinix’s LA1, for flexible routing and peering. Its primary strength lies in China and APAC, where it navigates regulatory requirements effectively. Global coverage is less extensive than competitors like Cloudflare or Akamai, with limited public details on Points of Presence (POPs) outside key regions.
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Feature comparison
| Feature | ChinaNetCenter | Streamroot |
|---|---|---|
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
ChinaNetCenter primarily targets enterprise clients with committed contracts, though specific pricing details are not publicly disclosed. No free tier or pay-as-you-go (PAYG) options are advertised. For accurate pricing, contact their sales team via the official website: https://www.chinanetcenter.com/.
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Integrations & DevEx
Limited public information exists on ChinaNetCenter’s developer tools. It offers API access for managing CDN services, but there’s no mention of Terraform support, SDKs, or CI/CD integrations. Real-time logs are available, but advanced analytics or log streaming features are not documented.
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When it fits
- Enterprises needing a China-licensed CDN with strong APAC coverage and regulatory compliance.
- Businesses focused on video streaming or high-bandwidth content delivery in Asia.
- Companies already using Equinix data centers seeking a CDN with proven integration.
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When it doesn’t
- Small businesses or developers looking for a free tier or PAYG pricing model.
- Organizations needing global coverage with extensive POPs outside APAC.
- Teams requiring advanced developer tools like Terraform or edge compute capabilities.
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History & Notes
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Streamroot’s technology was notable for its hybrid approach, combining peer-to-peer delivery with traditional CDN infrastructure to reduce buffering and improve quality in bandwidth-constrained regions. Its acquisition by Lumen Technologies aimed to enhance video delivery in challenging markets like Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Some sources suggest Streamroot’s technology may still be integrated into Lumen’s CDN offerings, but no clear evidence confirms active use. Conflicting reports exist about its revenue and status at the time of acquisition, with estimates of sub-$5M in annual revenue in 2019.