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FD-IX is a modern solution to peering and connectivity. We provide interconnection in 31 datacenters across the United States.
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George Washington, the Delaware, and Direct Routes
When George Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776, the goal was simple. Reach the objective by the most effective path
FD-IX is growing again in Indianapolis
FD-IX gives Indianapolis networks a place to meet. If your routers are still sending local traffic out of market by default, peering may give you a cleaner path. Better routes are not magic.
Saving transit costs with peering
If you do not have peering, your network pays transit fees to reach the Capital I Internet. Sometimes that is fine. The upstream takes the packet, carries it across its backbone, and hands it to someone else. The customer still gets where they are going, but that does not mean it is the best path. A few customers streaming video or pulling game updates may not seem like much on their own. Add enough of that traffic together, and the transit port starts doing most of the work. At some point, you
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