Internet Exchange Points

Internet exchange points (IXPs) are vital to bringing faster and more affordable Internet to everyone.

 
Policy Brief: Interconnection and Regulated Traffic Obligations
Internet Exchange Points 19 December 2025

Policy Brief: Interconnection and Regulated Traffic Obligations

This policy brief examines the growing pressure to regulate the relationships between online services and telecommunications operators.

Moving the Needle on Universal and Meaningful Access 
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Internet Exchange Points 8 December 2025

Moving the Needle on Universal and Meaningful Access 

The latest International Telecommunication Union connectivity statistics remind us how much progress we've made and how far we still...

World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25)
Baku, Azerbaijan Monday 17 November 2025 – Friday 28 November 2025

World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025 (WTDC-25)

Creating the conditions to expand Internet access requires decisive action from governments. How can they help close the global...

ISOC Day at Africa Internet Summit 2025
Accra, Ghana Friday 03 October 2025 – Friday 03 October 2025

ISOC Day at Africa Internet Summit 2025

The Africa Internet Summit (AIS) is an annual, regional, multi-stakeholder ICT conference held by the African Network Operators Group...

Is Your IXP at Risk of Becoming a “Zombie”?
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Internet Exchange Points 1 August 2025

Is Your IXP at Risk of Becoming a “Zombie”?

Over time, some Internet exchange points (IXPs) begin to operate on autopilot—what we call "Zombie IXPs." This can diminish...

Central Africa Peering Forum 2025
Libreville, Gabon Thursday 17 July 2025 – Friday 18 July 2025

Central Africa Peering Forum 2025

The Central Africa Peering Forum (CAPF, or FPAC in French) brings together players in the Internet ecosystem in the...

West Africa Peering Forum (WAPF) 2025
Dakar, Senegal Tuesday 17 June 2025 – Wednesday 18 June 2025

West Africa Peering Forum (WAPF) 2025

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Local Businesses Benefit from Burkina Faso’s Internet Development
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Internet Exchange Points 11 April 2025

Local Businesses Benefit from Burkina Faso’s Internet Development

The Burkina Faso Internet Exchange (BFIX) is helping to keep Internet traffic local and build the country's Internet resilience....

All About Peering: What It Is, How It’s Done, and Why We Need It
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Internet Exchange Points 28 March 2025

All About Peering: What It Is, How It’s Done, and Why We Need It

Peering is a fundamental part of how the Internet works. It allows networks to exchange traffic directly, reducing reliance...

Community-Driven IXPs 
Internet Exchange Points 14 March 2025

Community-Driven IXPs 

This report focuses on community-driven IXPs, which are fundamental in supporting sustainable and resilient Internet infrastructure.

Peering Roadshows 2025
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Peering Roadshows 2025

The Peering Roadshows are where network managers can learn peering best practices to keep local connectivity reliable and affordable.

Ethiopia Peering Day
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Friday 24 January 2025 – Friday 24 January 2025

Ethiopia Peering Day

The Internet Society and the Internet Society Ethiopia Chapter organized the Ethiopia Peering Day on Friday, 24 January 2025,...