Internet Exchanges (IX) play an important “efficiency” role in the practical matter of physically connecting the networks that comprise the Internet. IXs are facilities that provide space, power and connectivity to member networks—typically Internet Service Providers (ISPs), telecom, cable and mobile carriers, content providers, web enterprises and sophisticated enterprises such as large financial services companies. This infrastructure is used by these networks to arrange peerings exchange regional, national and/or international IP traffic. By being able to peer with many different networks in one facility, networks can cost-effectively gain lower-latency connections than if they had to reach those networks via multiple transit hops. The availability of multiple peerings also increases network and transit path resiliency. … Read More »
