aql is a UK based, regulated telecommunications operator. aql specialise in providing secure, reliable wholesale access to the fixed and mobile networks to government, enterprise and to innovators. The numbers speak for themselves – aql is responsible for the voice services and numbering on over 42 million numbers for over 20 UK ISP’s, routes over 1 million SMS text messages per day and has enabled over 40 UK MVNO brands. Aql also own and operate a significant national data network and secure datacentre sites within the UK. Underpinning our service design expertise is a carrier grade delivery network, operating both in the IP and TDM domain, allowing aql to provide innovation and bring the service to operation. The aql network is a national network spanning several sites. With a large presence both in London and also significant out-of-London points of presence, this allows aql to operate a heavily interconnected network with full geographic resilience.