Internet exchange points (IXPs) are vital to bringing faster and more affordable Internet to everyone.
Internet Exchange Points
The Shift in Peering Threatening the Internet’s Foundations
Internet Exchange Points
4 June 2026
The Shift in Peering Threatening the Internet’s Foundations
As more Internet service providers become virtual peering partners, they begin neglecting Internet exchange points.
Local Infrastructure, Lower Costs: How Peering Is Moving the Needle on Internet Affordability
Internet Exchange Points
25 May 2026
Local Infrastructure, Lower Costs: How Peering Is Moving the Needle on Internet Affordability
Local infrastructure impacts Internet affordability for users: if the cost is lower and speed and reliability are higher, providers...
The Peering Disconnect
Internet Exchange Points
15 May 2026
The Peering Disconnect
This report examines the risks of centralized and virtual peering, showing how monopolies and outages threaten resilience, and why...
West Africa Peering Forum (WAPF) 2026
Cotonou, Bénin
Wednesday 17 June 2026 – Thursday 18 June 2026
West Africa Peering Forum (WAPF) 2026
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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
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”?
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) brought 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
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....