Telefonica Data opens Miami Internet Center. (Special Advertisement Feature).

With the opening its new "KeyCenter" in Miami, Telefonica Data is bringing one of the fastest and reliable international Internet onnections in the world. With an initial investment of US$35 million, this new Telefonica Data Internet Center offers multinational companies interconnection services over the company's wide-band IP Global Network.

The "KeyCenter" is directly connected to other Telefonica Data Internet Centers in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Spain, providing fully integrated high-quality service over the IP Global Network to more than 45 countries with 650 points of presence.

"Launching operations in the United States is a vital strategic move for Telefonica Data," says Eduardo Caride, executive president. "Thanks to our excellent international connectivity, we can serve the needs of businesses with interests in Latin America, Europe and the U.S. Our mission is to facilitate the expansion plans of telecom operators and major corporations, as well as helping 'new economy' businesses like dot.coms reach out to the international marketplace."

Since 1999, Telefonica Data has become an integral provider of communications services including virtual private networks (VPNs), as well as Internet, hosting and IP-based solutions.

Telefonica Data uses the most advanced technology -- with comprehensive security features -- and offers companies a wide range of national and international solutions. With its own local network in 14 European and American countries, Telefonica Data offers high-quality end-to-end service, helping ensure superior Service Level Agreements (SLAs), both locally and internationally.

Telefonica Data is part of Telefonica Group, the leading communications operator in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, where it has almost 70 million customers.