Who is IX CDE?
IX CDE is an Internet Exchange Point in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, that enables network operators to exchange IP traffic directly over a shared peering switching fabric.
- Settlement-free peering between member networks at a shared exchange facility
- Layer 2 Ethernet switching fabric for multilateral and bilateral interconnection
- Port access for network operators, internet service providers, and content and hosting organizations
- Direct traffic exchange that reduces reliance on paid upstream transit
- BGP route exchange supporting IPv4 and IPv6 peering sessions
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Internet Exchange Points operate as shared infrastructure where networks interconnect over a common layer 2 switching fabric. Members establish peering relationships with one another, typically using Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) to exchange routing information for their autonomous systems. In carrier and enterprise environments, these exchanges shorten traffic paths between networks, reduce dependence on paid transit, and keep regional traffic within local or national boundaries.
IX CDE is positioned within the internet exchange category as a regional point of interconnection for network operators, internet service providers, and content and hosting organizations in the Ciudad del Este area and the wider Paraguayan market. Participation generally involves a physical port on the exchange switch, a cross-connect or remote access arrangement, and a peering policy that defines how members interconnect.
The architecture associated with an exchange of this type includes an Ethernet switching fabric, route servers that simplify multilateral peering, monitoring of port utilization and traffic statistics, and redundant power and cooling within the hosting site. Common technologies include IPv4 and IPv6 routing, BGP, and route origin validation practices that help members filter invalid announcements.
Compared with transit arrangements, in which an operator pays an upstream provider for reach across the global internet, peering through an exchange is generally a lower-cost path for traffic exchanged directly between members. Compared with private point-to-point interconnects, an exchange allows a single port to reach many peers. The practical effects of this infrastructure include reduced latency for locally exchanged traffic, greater route diversity for members, and retention of domestic traffic within the regional network.
IX CDE falls within colocation and interconnection services, specifically internet exchange operations, which is its current solution area. Its active offering is the shared peering fabric and the port and routing services that support it, rather than a broader catalog of cloud, security, or software products.
Our description of IX CDE. Updated October 2026.