- Border Gateway Protocol
- Connectivity
- Cybersecurity
- Data Center
- Ethernet Switching
- Fabric
- Interconnection
- Internet
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Who is MSK-IX?
MSK-IX is a Moscow-based internet exchange point that enables network operators, content providers, and other autonomous systems to exchange IP traffic over a shared layer 2 switching fabric.
- Layer 2 peering fabric for network operators and content providers
- Public peering and bilateral private peering sessions
- Route server support for multilateral BGP prefix exchange
- Exchange ports at multiple connection speeds for member networks
- Interconnection across data center locations in the Moscow metropolitan area
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More About MSK-IX
MSK-IX positions its services as shared infrastructure for network operators, hosting providers, content delivery networks, and enterprises that require direct traffic exchange within the Russian Federation. Participants connect their routers to the exchange fabric and establish peering relationships with other members, which reduces the number of transit hops for traffic exchanged between them and can lower dependence on upstream transit providers.
The exchange is built on Ethernet switching and relies on the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) for route exchange. Multilateral peering through a route server allows a member to establish sessions with many participants through a single configuration, while bilateral sessions support policy-specific arrangements. Common operational practices associated with this model include port security, MAC address controls, and traffic monitoring at the fabric level, which help maintain stable and predictable exchange performance.
In comparison with transit-based connectivity, an internet exchange offers lower per-megabit traffic costs and shorter network paths for locally destined traffic. Similar regional exchange points in other markets serve comparable functions, and MSK-IX operates within the same category of neutral interconnection infrastructure used by operators to localize traffic and manage routing efficiency.
The organization's offerings reflect its focus on network interconnection within the information technology and data processing services segment. Its solution areas center on peering fabric operation, port provisioning, and routing services that support connectivity for telecommunications operators, hosting companies, and digital service providers. The directory positioning of MSK-IX therefore aligns with interconnection and network services rather than with end-user internet access.
Our description of MSK-IX. Updated October 2026.