Overview
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 The company is no longer active under the Telia Carrier brand, having fully彼此
Sunset timeline
- 1993: Telia Carrier founded as part of Telia Company, building its international IP network.
- 2003: Merged with Sonera, becoming TeliaSonera International Carrier.
- 2016: Rebranded to Telia Carrier, aligning with Telia Company’s naming.
- 2020-10-06: Telia Company agreed to sell Telia Carrier to Polhem Infra for ~USD 1 billion.
- 2022-01-19: Telia Carrier rebranded to Arelion, marking a new identity under Polhem Infra ownership.
Migration guidance
Customers using Telia Carrier’s CDN services should migrate to Arelion, its direct successor, for continued tier-1 network access. Alternatives include Cloudflare for developer-centric features or Akamai for robust enterprise-grade CDN solutions. Evaluate based on regional coverage and specific feature needs like DDoS protection or real-time logs. Official rebrand details: https://www.arelion.com
History & Notes
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.