Frequently Asked Questions

What is Media Network Services?
Media Network Services (MNS) is a young company providing an enhanced data transport service in the Internet. MNS maintains a global virtual network, and provides a subscription-based service to its customers.

Why should I consider using MNS?
Because your applications will experience less packet loss than when using standard Internet routing as well as a stable, low latency.

Which services are available?
MNS is currently deploying and testing its services. A video conferencing network service will be available in fall 2008. Please contact us if you would like to be a test customer.

Do both myself and my peer need to be MNS customers in order to use its services?
No, it is sufficient that one of the peers is an MNS customer.

I am an Internet Service Provider. Should I peer with MNS?
Yes. The free-of-charge peering with MNS will

• Help your customers achieve a better network performance, and
• Offload parts of the heavy video traffic from your network, which you otherwise have to pay your ISP to transport.

Peering traffic with MNS is normally strictly balanced.