Remote IXP Access

Remote IXP access (remote peering) lets an ISP connect to an Internet Exchange without building its own physical presence in that data center. Instead of installing equipment, paying for colocation and buying a port at the IXP itself, the ISP uses our infrastructure, which is already connected to the exchange fabric. We transport the operator's traffic to the IXP across our network, and the operator receives peering sessions as if it were present locally. This makes it possible to reach major European Internet Exchanges over a single link, without the cost and lead time of deploying your own infrastructure in multiple locations.

The 10:1 ratio reflects the traffic asymmetry typical of ISP networks serving end users. Customers download far more (video streams, files, web pages) than they upload, so inbound traffic is usually several times larger than outbound. In our model we bill on download bandwidth, and upload up to that level is included in the service. In other words, for every 1 Gbps of contracted download you get up to ten times less, but fully available, upload that matches this profile. This arrangement mirrors the real demand of access networks and means you pay for the direction of traffic you actually use.

Billing is based on contracted download bandwidth, expressed in Gbps (gigabits per second). The operator chooses a download level that matches the needs of its network, and the price scales linearly with the number of Gbps ordered. Upload that fits the 10:1 profile is included in the price, so there is no separate charge for upload within that ratio. The model is transparent and predictable. There are no hidden fees for peering sessions or individual IXPs. As traffic grows, you can increase the contracted bandwidth, keeping costs aligned with the scale of your business.

The service is aimed at operators with real traffic volume, so a minimum contracted download level and a minimum contract term apply. We set the specific values individually depending on your network profile, chosen locations and expected scale, because they depend on current bandwidth availability and transport conditions. Get in touch for a quote tailored to the size of your network. Together we will choose a starting level that lets you smoothly increase bandwidth later as your traffic grows.

Through remote access you can peer with the largest European Internet Exchanges, such as AMS-IX in Amsterdam, DE-CIX in Frankfurt and LINX in London, as well as with networks present in those locations. This gives access to thousands of networks and to major content providers and CDNs that peer publicly on these platforms. It shortens the path to popular services, reduces dependence on IP transit and improves quality for end users. The detailed list of available IXPs and peering options depends on the locations you choose and is confirmed when the service is configured.

A physical presence at an Internet Exchange requires colocation in the target data center, your own equipment, a port at the IXP and operations in each location separately, which means high upfront costs and a longer deployment time. Remote access shifts these elements to our side: the operator gets peering over a single link, faster and with lower capital expenditure. In return there is an extra transport leg to the IXP, which adds slightly more latency than a local connection. For many networks this is a favorable trade-off, especially early on or when entering new markets. With very high, stable volume in a single location, your own physical presence may eventually become more cost-effective.