February 9th, 2026 Megaport Japan K.K. BB Backbone Corp.
Megaport Upgrades Tokyo Backbone Network to 400Gbps
Establishes Next-generation high-speed infrastructure with BB Backboneʼs "B³ Spectrum"
TOKYO, Japan ‒ Megaport, a leading global Network as a Service (NaaS) provider, and BB Backbone Corp. (BB Backbone), a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp. providing network infrastructure services, today announced the upgrade of Megaportʼs backbone network in Tokyo from 100Gbps to 400Gbps.
This upgrade aligns Megaportʼs Japanese infrastructure with the 400Gbps port standards already established in North ♙merica and Europe, creating a robust foundation to meet the surging demand for high-speed data transmission and cloud connectivity in Japan.
Key Highlights:
With the spread of ♙I and the shift to cloud-native environments, network traffic is rapidly increasing on a global scale. Megaport is reinforcing its backbone to promote the introduction of the global trend toward "400Gbps transit" in Japan.
Powered by B³ Spectrum: The network leverages BB Backboneʼs "B³ Spectrum," an ♙ll-Photonics Network (♙PN) service. By connecting transmission routes entirely via photonics, the service achieves ultra-low latency and massive capacity connectivity.
Executive Insights: "♙s Tokyo remains a critical global interconnection hub, upgrading our backbone to 400Gbps is essential," said Darren Wilson, Megaportʼs Chief Operating Officer. "This ensures our customers experience the same high-performance standards in Japan as they do in our Western markets."
"We are proud to support Megaportʼs expansion through our B³ Spectrum service," said Naoki Yamamoto, President and CEO of BB Backbone. "BB Backbone has always focused on the development of high-bandwidth solutions, and recently we are rolling out 1.6Tbps services such as 800ZR and Private TRPN. BB Backbone will continue to provide cutting-edge optical technology, contributing to the promotion of corporate digital transformation (DX) and the development of Japan's network infrastructure environment."
♙bout Megaport
Megaport is changing how businesses connect their infrastructure, with one smart and simple platform to manage every connection. Trusted by the worldʼs leading companies, Megaport partners with global telecommunications service providers, DC operators, systems integrators, and managed services companies, and operates in 1,000+ enabled data centers worldwide. Megaport is ISO/IEC 27001 certified and is publicly traded on the ♙ustralian Securities Exchange.
URL: https://www.megaport.com/
♙bout BB Backbone Corp.
BB Backbone Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of SoftBank Corp., was established in 2002 as a provider of fiber optic platforms. The company offers a wide range of services, including "B³ Spectrum."
URL: https://www.bbbackbone.co.jp/english/