Internet Exchange Point

• Solution

  • Every ISP participates in the IXP
  • Cost is minimal – one local circuit covers all domestic traffic
  • International circuits are used for just international traffic – and backing up domestic links in case the IXP fails

• Result:

  • Local traffic stays local
  • QoS considerations for local traffic is not an issue
  • RTTs are typically sub 10ms
  • Customers enjoy the Internet experience
  • Local Internet economy grows rapidly

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