| [For Immediate Release] |
Recently, a number of media reports claimed that China Telecom "hijacked overseas Internet data traffic". The content of these reports was lack of factual evidence. The conclusion was ungrounded. Also, it did not match with the current status and technical principles of global Internet operation.
Some media further reported that "certain overseas Internet traffic which should be directed to Google addresses was being re-routed to China Telecom". In response to these reports, China Telecom promptly commenced a serious and thorough investigation by a task force of network technicians. It was found that the re-routing of Google data traffic stemmed from erroneous routing configuration by a Nigerian operator MainOne Cable on 13 November (Beijing time), causing the Google data traffic, which was originally directed by MainOne Cable, to be mistakenly sent to China Telecom. Following relevant protocols, China Telecom forwarded the data traffic to MainOne Cable, resulting in severe congestion as the traffic volume far exceeded the interconnecting bandwidth between China Telecom and MainOne Cable (please refer to the traffic diagram below). The fault, which lasted for 1 hour 20 minutes, was remedied after MainOne Cable corrected the configuration. China Telecom bore no relation to this incident.
Internet data routing through other operators is a common practice in global Internet operation. Data routing is not hijacking, but a result of overall balancing between economy and connectivity. In reality, it is common to have certain data traffic from Asia to the US routing through Japan, or data traffic from Australia to China routing through Americas. The operation of China Telecom's international Internet business is in accordance with laws, and it is normal for Americas or Europe data traffic to route through China Telecom's international network. The claim that China Telecom conducted "data traffic hijacking" was an unfounded and groundless speculation.
Internet is built on the ideas of openness and mutual trust. Over the years, operators from different countries have been working together for the healthy and orderly development of global Internet, offering positive contribution to the informatization of global society and economy. Abiding by international standards and protocols, China Telecom always insists on compliance business and network operation and optimizes network and operation according to the best Internet practice. The Company will continue to work with global operators as always to create a secure and stable global Internet environment.
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