Only Months Until TPN Shutdown
Migrate from Telstra Programmable Network to Megaport now to avoid network downtime or issues with the product end-of-life
Start Your TPN-to-Megaport Migration Today
With the announcement that Telstra Programmable Network (TPN) is end-of-life, Telstra are teaming up with Megaport to support their customers migrating SDN data center interconnection, cloud connectivity, and internet access.
TPN Key Dates:
- New Sales Cutoff: 30th November, 2023
- Service Expansion Cutoff: 16th July, 2025 (no new services or recontracting)
- Complete Service Termination: 16th January, 2026
The teams at Telstra and Megaport are working together closely to help customers make the transition as seamless as possible. Depending on your specific setup, the requirements may differ, so don’t be afraid to book an obligation-free consultation with our solution experts to help you design the right solution for your business.
Here are some details on how to use Megaport in place of the three most common TPN use cases, how to connect, and frequently asked questions.
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Data Center Interconnection
Megaport revolutionised global data center interconnection (DCI) after launching in Brisbane back in 2013. Since then we’ve expanded to over 950+ facilities in 26 countries around the world, making Megaport the obvious choice for Telstra to back when shutting down TPN.
Extending Telstra’s Reach With Megaport
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| Interface options | 1Gbps or 10Gbps | 1Gbps, 10Gbps or 100Gbps |
| Bandwidth | Up to 10Gbps | Up to 100Gbps |
| Term commitments | Entirely Flexible | Entirely Flexible |
| Connected facilities | 24 | 950 |
Through our web portal and APIs, our planet-scale network is your Mission Control for 100Gbps connectivity globally: on-demand, contract-free, and online in a flash. Want to learn more about migrating your data center interconnection from TPN to Megaport?
Cloud Connectivity
Megaport offers an easier and faster way to connect your public cloud environment into your Telstra MPLS network and data centre infrastructure.
Where TPN Cloud Connectivity via Global Exchange was supported in conjunction with a third-party, the Megaport network is directly connected to 410+ cloud service providers globally.
How Does Megaport Compare
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| Interface options | 1Gbps or 10Gbps | 1Gbps, 10Gbps or 100Gbps |
| Bandwidth | Up to 10Gbps | Up to 100Gbps |
| Term commitments | Entirely Flexible | Entirely Flexible |
| Public cloud interconnection | Via third-party | Direct |
Whether connecting via Global Exchange or Telstra Cloud Router, Megaport is your connection to the cloud. Want to learn more about migrating your cloud connection from TPN to Megaport?
Internet Access
For Telstra customers migrating off TPN, Megaport delivers a robust and scalable Internet Access solution that seamlessly extends your Telstra MPLS network to the public internet.
While TPN’s Secure Internet Access was primarily used as a backup or temporary solution, Megaport’s offering enhances connectivity by delivering direct, high-capacity internet breakout through our global network. This solution is designed to integrate with your existing Telstra MPLS environment, ensuring that you maintain secure, any-to-any connectivity while enjoying the benefits of enhanced flexibility and redundancy. Want to learn more about Megaport Internet?
Connecting Megaport to your Telstra MPLS Network
For Telstra customers migrating off TPN, integrating your existing Telstra MPLS network with Megaport offers several flexible migration paths tailored to meet diverse infrastructure needs and redundancy levels.
One option is to connect via private WAN links in data centres where Megaport is present. This method involves establishing physical cross-connects via Telstra to the Megaport Fabric and requires Layer 3 functionality. Typically delivered through a Cloud Router or Virtual Edge (aka Virtual Network Function) with a capable virtual appliance, this ensures seamless, any-to-any connectivity between your Telstra MPLS sites and the new Megaport environment. You can choose from fully protected, redundant configurations spread across multiple metro areas for mission-critical services or simpler single access setups that may be suitable for non-critical workloads or testing scenarios.
Alternatively, Telstra customers can leverage connections from the LAN side of your existing hub sites, whether in data centres or head offices, to extend connectivity directly to the Megaport network. This setup might involve ordering a cross-connect within a data centre or using extended dark fibre at a head office, allowing you to use your existing on-site customer premises equipment for routing while maintaining integration with Telstra’s MPLS network.
Additionally, incorporating Megaport into your SD-WAN overlay offers enhanced performance with intelligent path selection and improved resiliency, making it an attractive option for distributed sites and cloud connectivity.
These varied approaches ensure that your migration from TPN is smooth, reliable, and aligned with your operational requirements. We’re working with Telstra to help you get the best solution for your business.
FAQ on TPN Shutdown
What are the key dates for the TPN end-of-life process?New Sales Cutoff: 30th November 2023
Service Expansion Cutoff: 16th July 2025
Complete Service Termination: 16th January 2026
It means that new services or recontracting via TPN will no longer be possible after the cutoff dates, so you’ll need to migrate your SDN cloud connectivity, data centre interconnection, or internet access services to an alternative solution.
Telstra is teaming up with Megaport to offer a smooth migration path, leveraging Megaport’s global, flexible, and scalable SDN fabric to replace TPN’s capabilities.
Cloud Connectivity: Megaport offers direct connections to 420+ cloud service providers versus TPN’s third-party setup. Learn more.
Data Centre Interconnect: Megaport provides a wider range of interface options (1Gbps, 10Gbps, and 100Gbps) and has access to over 900 facilities globally compared to TPN’s limited footprint. Learn more.
Internet Access: Megaport supports secure, flexible interconnection options for internet breakout, with enhanced features compared to TPN’s offering. Learn more.
While these are the typical use-cases for TPN, if your network is using the service differently please let us know and our team can help you design and implement the right solution for your organisation. Speak with our team.
Greater interface options and higher bandwidth capacities
Direct connectivity to a vast network of cloud service providers
A more flexible, automated, and globally distributed network fabric
Continued seamless integration with Telstra’s MPLS network
Book an obligation-free consultation with Telstra or Megaport solution experts who will help design the right migration path based on your specific setup.
While Megaport provides enhanced capabilities, note that connecting your Telstra MPLS network to Megaport ports may incur charges according to Telstra’s DC rate card. Your consultation will clarify any cost implications.
