TEIN3 - Overview

 TEIN3 is the third-generation Trans-Eurasia Information Network, which provides a large-scale research and education data-communications network for the Asia-Pacific region. Its purpose is to extend and encourage research and education IP connectivity, linking Asia-Pacific researchers to each other and to their counterparts in Europe. It does this via fast, direct links to Europe’s multi-gigabit GÉANT network, providing the Asia-Pacific countries with a gateway for global collaboration.

TEIN3 is a significant extension of the original Trans-Eurasia Information Network (TEIN) initiative and currently connects 11 countries in the region: Australia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Not only does the new network provide upgraded link capacity, it also sets out to further expand its geographical footprint to connect additional Asian countries. This includes a feasibility study to extend TEIN3 into the South Asia sub-region, involving Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, as well as individual discussions with other interested countries, such as Cambodia.

Supported with €12 million from the European Commission and with substantial funding and capacity by the Asian partners, the TEIN3 network will operate until 2011.

If you are interested in learning more about the aims and approach of TEIN3, please visit the TEIN3 website via the link in the top right-hand corner of this page.