Peering is a process by which two Internet networks connect and exchange traffic. It allows a direct hand off of traffic between each other’s customers.

Connection Pricing

In order for the Internet to work in the manner we are all used to, individual carriers, ISPs, content delivery, production networks and network operators need to exchange data by granting others access to their networks. That access is either agreed to on a payment basis – for transit/upstream – or on a cost neutral basis, otherwise known as peering.

At DarIX, our peers consist of a broad range of enterprise organizations, government and educational institutions. Most organizations with an Autonomous System Number (ASN) can connect to the exchange through our interconnect locations.  Learn more about the requirements of “Getting Connected”.

Benefits of connecting to DarIX

Better User Experience

Whether your core business involves cloud access, real time streaming like VoIP, video or gaming, financial transactions or other latency sensitive applications, lower latency and shorter network distances offered by an exchange assure better user experiences and keep your customers happy.

Localized Traffic

As the global landscape changes, businesses are becoming increasingly aware of the need to keep internet traffic local. With recent events that effect consumer privacy, keeping your data local has become a hot topic.  When joining the exchange your traffic is more likely to avoid border crossing and stay “local”.  

Cost Savings

Connecting to the exchange can significantly reduce the cost per-megabit of transit on your network. Given the wide variety of content distribution networks at DarIX, peers see their traffic route through the exchange rather than their transit links.  Due to  low per-port costs at DarIX, peers can select a higher port-speed to handle bursts of traffic, without incurring unexpected financial or performance costs which do occur with paid transit. 

Connection Pricing (2024)

10 GE Port

from $500year

25 GE Port

from $1250year

40 GE Port

from $2,000year

100 GE Port

$5,000year

There are many variations of port set-ups. Costs vary depending on the complexity, number of ports and data transfer rates.
Cross connect fees may apply.  See detailed pricing.