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title: "Connectivity | PicoNet™ Ultra-Low Latency Network | Pico"
description: "PicoNet™ is Pico's proprietary ultra-low latency global network, connecting 900+ exchange and venue products across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific. A three-tier architecture of dark fiber and 40/100Gbps circuits offers Layer 1 and Layer 3 access, with every route continuously monitored by Corvil Analytics."
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# PicoNet™ Connectivity
The industry's leading ultra-low latency global network connecting 900+ exchange and venue products with optimized routes, real-time monitoring, and comprehensive network services.

- 900+ exchange and venue products across Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific via single provider
- Three-tier architecture with dark fiber and 40/100Gbps circuits
- Real-time network monitoring and performance analytics via IntelliVUE
- High-precision PTP timing, IP addressing, and managed network services

## Connectivity & network services

### Venue Access

Ultra-low latency connectivity to global exchanges, dark pools, and MTFs with dedicated or shared port options.

### IntelliVUE

Real-time interactive visualization of PicoNet™ operational state, Corvil-powered latency analytics, and service status.

### Network Services

High-precision PTP/PPS timing, registered IP addressing, and dedicated managed networks for trading infrastructure.

### PicoNet™

Learn about PicoNet™'s three-tier architecture, regional meshes, and how we continuously optimize routes.

## Who uses PicoNet™ connectivity?

PicoNet™ serves the full spectrum of financial market participants who require reliable, low-latency access to global trading venues.

### High-Frequency Trading

Ultra-low latency connectivity with continuously optimized routes and uncontended bandwidth for speed-critical strategies.

### Proprietary Trading Firms

Single-vendor global connectivity simplifying operations and eliminating the need to manage dozens of telco relationships.

### Broker-Dealers

Reliable multi-venue access with cost-effective shared connectivity options and centralized drop-copy aggregation for risk.

### Market Makers

Co-located access at exchange matching engines with dedicated ports for lowest latency quoting and execution.

### Exchanges & MTFs

Connect participants to your venue via PicoNet™, extending reach across a global client base with proven reliability.

### Infrastructure Providers

Leverage Pico telco relationships and operational expertise for dedicated managed network buildouts in new regions.

## PicoNet™ FAQs

### How many venues are accessible via PicoNet™?

PicoNet™ provides connectivity to 900+ exchange and venue products across Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, including exchanges, dark pools, and MTFs.

### What makes PicoNet™ different from public internet or standard networks?

PicoNet™ is purpose-built for financial services with dedicated dark fiber, low-latency routes, functional segregation, uncontended bandwidth, and strict maintenance windows. It's not shared with non-trading traffic.

### Can I connect to PicoNet™ from my own colocation facility?

Yes, via cross-connect if Pico has a presence in that facility. Otherwise, you can access PicoNet™ remotely via leased lines to the nearest Pico data center.

### How does Pico ensure PicoNet™ stays optimized?

We continuously review the telco market for faster routes, monitor performance with Corvil Analytics, and maintain single-platform architecture for rapid capacity scaling and consistent performance.

### Can I monitor PicoNet™ performance in real-time?

Yes. IntelliVUE provides interactive, on-demand visibility into PicoNet™ operational state, latency measurements, and service status.

## Connect to global markets via PicoNet™

Talk to a Pico connectivity specialist about your venue access requirements, latency needs, and whether hosted or cross-connect access best fits your trading infrastructure.