List of tier 1 internet service providers
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This article is a summary of Tier 1 Internet service providers across the world.
The following are Tier 1 ISPs (in alphabetical order):
- AOL Transit Data Network
- AT&T
- Global Crossing
- Level 3
- MCI
- NTT / Verio
- Qwest
- Savvis Communications Corporation (formerly Cable and Wireless America)
- Sprint Nextel Corporation
The list of Tier 1 ISPs is an often debated topic, due to the use of "Tier 1" as a marketing term. Many networks incorrectly claim to be a Tier 1 out of ignorance of the term, including those ranging from the very small to the very large "almost" Tier 1 networks. The issue is further complicated by the Non-Disclosure Agreements which surround almost all Tier 1 peering, which makes it difficult for carriers to offically confirm or deny peering.