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Who is MyIX?
MyIX is an internet exchange point that provides a shared layer 2 switching fabric where network operators, service providers, and content networks interconnect and exchange IP traffic directly through BGP peering.
- Neutral internet exchange fabric for multilateral and bilateral peering
- Layer 2 shared switching infrastructure at colocated exchange facilities
- Route server and BGP session support for participating autonomous systems
- Direct traffic exchange to reduce latency and reliance on upstream transit
- Interconnection services for network, content, and cloud providers
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More About MyIX
MyIX is positioned as shared peering infrastructure for enterprise network operators, internet service providers, content delivery networks, and hosting companies. Participants connect their routers to a common switching platform located in a carrier-neutral facility, which allows them to establish peering relationships without building point-to-point circuits to each counterparty. In enterprise and carrier environments, this model simplifies network design, keeps domestic traffic within national boundaries, and gives organizations a predictable path for reaching large volumes of local content.
The architecture typically relies on Ethernet switching at the exchange, with border gateway protocol (BGP) sessions governing route exchange between members. Many exchanges operate route servers to streamline multilateral peering, while bilateral sessions remain available for traffic policies that require direct control. Operators commonly pair these designs with monitoring of port utilization, route validation practices, and resilient multi-site connectivity to maintain service continuity.
Comparable solution categories include carrier-neutral colocation interconnection platforms, cloud on-ramp exchanges, and regional traffic exchange points. The primary difference lies in scope: an internet exchange focuses on settlement-free peering and traffic localization rather than on hosted compute or managed network services. Its business significance rests on lower latency for local users, reduced transit expenditure for members, and improved resilience through diversified routing paths. Within a data center and interconnection portfolio, MyIX addresses the network exchange function that underpins regional internet performance.
Our description of MyIX. Updated October 2026.
