Peering


Peering is fundamental to the PEER 1 network. It is the practice of exchanging free network access with another network provider. In a standard situation, as soon as a packet of information leaves the PEER 1 network, PEER 1 has to pay for the distance it travels on other networks. But with peering, we give other networks access to the reach of our network in return for them allowing us to send packets over theirs. This extends the reach of our network, improves performance, and reduces cost, allowing us to deliver greater value to you. Since the Internet is based on the principle of global reachability - the concept that any Internet user can reach any other Internet user as though they were on the same network - peering has become an essential part of the network landscape.

PEER 1 has over 500 public and private peering agreements. We are a member of the following peering exchanges:

• AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange)
• Ashburn Equinix
• Chicago Equinix
• LINX (London Internet Exchange)
• NOTA (Nap of the Americas)
• NYIIX (New York Intl. Internet Exchange)
• PAIX (Palo Alto Exchange)
• PIX (PEER 1 Internet Exchange)
• San Jose Equinix
• SIX (Seattle Internet Exchange)