London, Manchester – March 24, 2026 – RETN, the leading independent global network service provider, has launched a new Point of Presence in Manchester.
As the city’s interconnection ecosystem continues to grow, RETN is enabling secure, reliable, and future-ready connectivity – powering both local and global digital ambitions.
Christopher Elliott, UK Commercial Director at RETN, commented: “This new PoP strengthens our presence in the North, delivering greater route diversity and resilience for businesses, ISPs, and enterprises across the region. It’s another step in our commitment to the Northern Powerhouse – supporting Manchester’s role as one of the UK’s leading connectivity hubs. Lunar’s commitment to operational excellence and customer‑focused service makes them an ideal partner as we continue to expand our network footprint.”
Darren Elliston, Director of Customer Success at Lunar Digital, added: “RETN’s decision to build a PoP inside our facility is a strong endorsement of the quality, resilience, and strategic importance of Lunar’s data centres. This partnership gives our customers even more choice and flexibility in how they build and scale their infrastructure. It also reinforces Manchester’s position as one of the UK’s most important digital hubs, supporting the region’s continued growth and innovation.”
Find out more about how RETN can transform the way you connect your business at www.retn.net and how Lunar Digital can deliver AI-ready hosting solutions across the UK at www.lunardigital.co.uk.
About RETN
RETN is one of the fastest growing independent Eurasian network service providers, awarded the title of Best Pan-European Connectivity Provider, at the prestigious Global Connectivity Awards 2025, and the Digital Infrastructure Action Award, by The Tech Capital in 2025.
RETN’s unique solution to connect Europe and Asia is built on its own homogenous DWDM and IP/MPLS Network Platform and widely branched land routes, passing through Western Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia up to the border with China and further onwards into Southeast Asia.
RETN provides telecommunication services throughout its Eurasian network with short lead times, industry leading uptimes, and multiple layers of redundancy.
For more information on RETN and its services, please visit the company’s website at www.retn.net
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