Our High-Performance Network
Our network is built for speed, resilience, and scalability. With a gigabit-capable fibre backbone, extensive peering, and carrier-grade infrastructure, we deliver ultra-fast, reliable connectivity across the UK and beyond.
At Rocket Fibre, we operate a truly carrier-class IP network under AS8801, built from the ground up for performance, resilience, and scalability.
Our core network is powered by Juniper MX Series routers, renowned across the industry for their advanced feature set and high throughput. This is supported by a redundant Cisco Layer 2 switching fabric, delivering seamless availability and low-latency connectivity.
Premium Global Transit
We maintain upstream connections with a diverse set of Tier 1 providers, including:
Hurricane Electric
Cogent
TATA Communications
RETN
GTT
NTT
Zayo
This multi-homed approach ensures consistently fast, low-latency routes and exceptional resilience for all destinations worldwide.
Always-On DDoS Protection – Included as Standard
Security and uptime are non-negotiable. Our network is safeguarded by always-on DDoS protection, delivered through three on-site scrubbing centres powered by Corero, enabling real-time detection and mitigation of malicious traffic.
Unlike many providers that charge extra for DDoS protection or only act reactively, Rocket Fibre includes comprehensive mitigation as standard, at no extra cost. It’s one of the key ways we go above and beyond to deliver mission-critical reliability to every customer.
Rocket Fibre’s AS8801 network is purpose-built for the modern internet – scalable, secure, and designed to handle the demands of today’s data-driven businesses.
We peer extensively at all of our on-net locations, keeping traffic local wherever possible. This enhances route diversity, improves performance, and increases network resilience.
peering Policy
Rocket Fibre welcomes peering with networks that share a mutual interest in improving performance, resilience, and efficiency across the Internet. Our peering policy is selectively open, with criteria based on technical capability, operational discipline, and traffic volume.
Peering Overview
We maintain a pragmatic and scalable approach to peering. Our policy supports both public and private peering, depending on traffic levels, strategic alignment, and mutual benefit.
Traffic-Based Guidelines
Peering is evaluated based on sustained traffic volumes, growth potential, and balanced exchange of data. We prioritise connections that enhance performance and efficiency for both parties.
Physical Interconnect Standards
We require peering partners to connect at mutually agreed data centres or exchange points using high-quality, standards-compliant equipment to ensure reliability and stability.
Technical Requirements
Peering sessions must use BGP with correctly maintained prefix lists, route filters, and up-to-date contact information. We expect consistent availability and minimal packet loss.
Operational Expectations
Partners must respond to network issues promptly, maintain 24/7 NOC contact, and cooperate on troubleshooting to ensure optimal network health and user experience.
Multi-Exit Discriminators (MEDs)
We honour MEDs where applicable to manage routing preferences and balance traffic effectively, provided they are implemented consistently and without abuse.
Tier 1 Providers
We partner with leading Tier 1 providers to deliver high-capacity, low-latency global connectivity. Our multi-homed network ensures resilient, high-performance routes to destinations worldwide.
Hurricane Electric
One of the world’s largest IPv4 and IPv6 backbone networks, providing high-speed global internet transit with exceptional reliability and reach.
Cogent
A leading Tier 1 provider offering extensive global coverage, competitive bandwidth options, and consistently low-latency network performance.
Tata Communications
A global telecom leader with a vast subsea cable network, delivering robust, scalable connectivity across continents.
Retn
Specialises in high-speed, low-latency connectivity across Europe, Asia, and North America with diverse routing for resilience.
GTT
Delivers secure, high-performance connectivity and internet services via a global Tier 1 IP network spanning six continents.
NTT
Part of one of the world’s largest telecom groups, providing ultra-reliable global internet services and advanced network security.
ZAYO
Offers high-capacity, fibre-based connectivity solutions with an extensive metro and long-haul network across North America and Europe.
Our Private Interconnections are with the following
We partner with leading Tier 1 providers to deliver high-capacity, low-latency global connectivity. Our multi-homed network ensures resilient, high-performance routes to destinations worldwide.
Our network is built to give you the best possible reach across the UK and Europe. By connecting through multiple diverse routes, we minimise latency and maximise uptime, even during periods of high demand. Each location is strategically chosen to provide resilience and efficiency, ensuring your traffic always takes the smartest path. This approach gives you the confidence that your business-critical applications and services will remain fast, secure, and reliable.e.
Our network is built to give you the best possible reach across the UK and Europe. By connecting through multiple diverse routes, we minimise latency and maximise uptime, even during periods of high demand. Each location is strategically chosen to provide resilience and efficiency, ensuring your traffic always takes the smartest path. This approach gives you the confidence that your business-critical applications and services will remain fast, secure, and reliable.e.
