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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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FD-IX Goes Live with Measurement Lab's BYOS Program
We're excited to share that FD-IX has joined Measurement Lab (M-Lab) as a Bring Your Own Server (BYOS) partner — and our server is now live on the Indianapolis fabric.
What Really Happens Inside FD-IX
An Internet exchange, such as FD-IX, is basically a Layer 2 switch that a bunch of networks plug into. Each member connects their router to a port on the exchange. The switch just moves Ethernet frames between those routers. It does not pick which Internet routes get used. That job falls to BGP. The Exchange Fabric Depending on the exchange and how much traffic you expect, you might connect with a 10G, 100G, or even bigger Ethernet port. That port usually sits on a dedicated peering VLAN. You
National Broadband Co-Op (AS400701) Joins FD-IX, Strengthening Regional Connectivity
The National Broadband Co-Op (NBBC) has taken a major step in its mission to support independent Internet providers by joining Fiber Data Internet Exchange (FD-IX). NBBC, operating under AS400701, represents operators who serve small towns, rural communities, and regions where the Internet depends on collaboration as much as fiber. By connecting through FD-IX, NBBC gains access to a wide mix of ISPs, content networks, gaming platforms, and cloud providers spread across Indiana, Illinois, and Oh
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