Altice Portugal: Altice LdV

Altice LdV is an International Network Interconnection Center / data center site inaugurated by Altice Portugal (via Altice Wholesale Solutions) in Linda-a-Velha (LdV), positioned as an open and neutral interconnection facility for national and international networks.

A primary interconnection directory (PeeringDB) lists the facility as “MEO LDV” under MEO – Serviços de Comunicações e Multimédia S.A., publishing the facility address in Linda-a-Velha and showing exchange and network presence at the site.

⚙️ Facility Highlights

1. Facility identity (operator-stated + third-party directory): Altice’s press materials name the site “Altice LdV” (Centro de Interligação de Redes Internacionais). PeeringDB lists the facility as “MEO LDV.”
2. Address (third-party directory): PeeringDB publishes Rua da Marconi (SN), 2795-135 Linda-a-Velha, Lisbon, Portugal for “MEO LDV.”
3. Operator / unit (operator-stated): Altice states the center is inaugurated by Altice Portugal through Altice Wholesale Solutions (its unit for international telecom services).
4. Building & campus size (operator-stated): Altice states the site is a 3,000 m² building within an 11,000 m² campus in Linda-a-Velha.
5. Investment (operator-stated): Altice states an investment of €3M for the center (also referenced as co-financed by the EU).
6. Energy sourcing (operator-stated): Altice states the new space is powered by 100% renewable energy.
7. Positioning & proximity context (operator-stated): Altice cites proximity to international infrastructure including submarine cable landing stations (e.g., Carcavelos, Seixal, Sesimbra), a satellite center (Alfouvar), and another data center (Prior Velho) as part of the location rationale.

🔐 Security & Compliance

1. Facility-specific security systems (CCTV, mantraps, biometrics, guard force, access policies): Not publicly disclosed.
2. Compliance certifications (facility-specific ISO/SOC/PCI, certificate IDs, audit scope): Not publicly disclosed.
3. Operator-level statements (non-specific): Altice states the site has the technical/technological characteristics of reliability, redundancy, and security expected of critical infrastructure, but does not publish facility-specific control details or certification IDs.

🌐 Connectivity & Carrier Access

1. Carrier-neutral / neutral positioning (operator/partner-stated): DE-CIX and Altice describe the facility as an open and carrier-neutral alternative for interconnection in Lisbon.
2. Internet Exchange presence (third-party directory + DE-CIX): PeeringDB lists DE-CIX Lisbon as present at the facility, and DE-CIX confirms a DE-CIX presence in Altice LDV Lisbon Data Center.
3. Carriers on-net (third-party directory): PeeringDB lists EXA Infrastructure under the facility’s carriers section.
4. Networks present (third-party directory): PeeringDB shows multiple networks present at “MEO LDV” (facility record lists network entries; full roster is maintained in PeeringDB).
5. Meet-me room / cross-connect products / pricing (facility-specific): Not publicly disclosed.

💼 Who It Serves

1. Networks and service providers seeking an international interconnection location in the Lisbon metro area, where Altice positions LdV as an open/neutral interconnection center connected to broader international infrastructure.
2. Participants interconnecting via DE-CIX Lisbon at a site where DE-CIX confirms a platform presence and PeeringDB lists the exchange at the facility.
3. Customers needing a facility in Linda-a-Velha associated with international network operations, where PeeringDB lists the site and provides technical/sales contacts under the listed organization.