Company snapshot
| Category | Section IO | Telia Carrier |
|---|---|---|
| Status | defunct | defunct |
| Founded | — | — |
| Headquarters | — | — |
| Website | — | — |
| Docs | — | — |
Overview
Section IO was a cloud-native hosting provider specializing in edge computing and content delivery network (CDN) services, founded in 2012 in Australia and later headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. It offered a Kubernetes-based platform to optimize application delivery with a focus on developer-centric features like real-time logs and instant cache purging. The company was acquired by Webscale in October 2023 to launch CloudFlow, an AI-driven Kubernetes orchestration platform. As of 2025, Section IO no longer operates as an independent CDN provider, and its services have been integrated into Webscale’s offerings.
Telia Carrier, rebranded as Arelion in January 2022, was a global tier-1 network provider offering fiber-based telecommunications and CDN services. Based in Solna, Sweden, it served operators, content providers, and enterprises across 125 countries. Its network powered 65% of global Internet routes via AS1299. The company is no longer active under the Telia Carrier brand, having fully彼此
Network & Architecture
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Feature comparison
| Feature | Section IO | Telia Carrier |
|---|---|---|
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
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Integrations & DevEx
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When it fits
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When it doesn’t
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History & Notes
Section IO initially operated as a CDN provider before pivoting to edge-native computing, emphasizing Kubernetes orchestration and developer tools. Its acquisition by Webscale in 2023 shifted its technology toward CloudFlow, focusing on AI-driven resource allocation and multi-cloud integration. The transition left some customers, particularly in Australia, seeking new providers. No conflicting reports suggest a revival of Section IO’s standalone services. For more details on Webscale’s current offerings, see https://www.webscale.com.
Telia Carrier was a leading provider with over 320 PoPs in 120 cities, known for its extensive fiber network and DDoS mitigation. The rebrand to Arelion reflects its shift to a standalone entity under Polhem Infra, focusing on global connectivity for enterprises and operators. No service discontinuation was reported, but the Telia Carrier brand is fully deprecated.