Why connect to NL-ix in Frankfurt?
For networks from Eastern Europe it is sometimes hard to get quality access to content their end-users want. Solving this issue usually entails the costly extensions to Europe and connect to one or more Internet Exchanges.
Our proposition offers a simpler alternative.
The distributed character of the NL-ix platform makes this content available at the very edge of Europe in Frankfurt. NL-ix acts as an extension of your network, already facilitating connections across Western Europe, making expansion more straightforward and cost-effective.
All it takes is a single port to gain access to the content your end-users want, cutting out the need for multiple ports with IX's and Transport costs to and from these exchanges. In case of disruptions, our full meshed network automatically reroutes traffic, ensuring consistent connectivity.
What sets the NL-ix Internet Exchange apart is the operation of an international Peering network. While traditional Internet Exchanges confine operations to metro areas like Amsterdam, Frankfurt, or London, NL-ix takes a novel approach.
The NL-ix approach avoids centralising traffic, resulting in lower latency as network traffic can flow directly between locations.
Connecting to the NL-ix network in Frankfurt creates instant access to all major content/CDN/hosting providers in Western Europe across 95 PoPs in 16 metros and 8 countries.
The strategic location of the Frankfurt PoP, in combination with the distributed nature of the NL-ix fabric, creates opportunities for content networks and eyeballs from Eastern Europe to exchange content unavailable in their native regions.
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The NL-ix upgrade in Q2 '23 to the new Nokia 77-50 PF routers and the expansion of its backbone to 2x 1Tbps brings Frankfurt's Internet infrastructure to an even more advanced level.
Furthermore, NL-ix proactively monitors the performance and health of our network infrastructure. Through advanced monitoring tools and systems, we continuously monitor key parameters such as latency, packet loss, and overall network performance.
To see live latencies: Click on a location on the network map at the homepage
Interested in what the NL-ix International Peering Platform can do for your organisation or looking for a demo?
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