FD-IX Heads to FISPA Live in Nashville
FD-IX will be at FISPA Live in Nashville, and we’re looking forward to good conversations with ISPs, vendors, and operators who care about keeping traffic local and networks efficient.
Justin Wilson
How an Internet Exchange Helps Cut Gamer Latency
If you ask gamers what can ruin a good match, most will say lag.
High latency turns quick reflexes into guesswork. An Internet Exchange (IX) helps fix that problem at the network level.At FD-IX, we see this happen every day. When networks use an IX, game traffic follows a
The Race Between Bits and Horsepower: Internet Speed vs. IndyCar Speed
While we often hear about blazing-fast internet speeds and high-octane IndyCar races, it's fascinating to compare these two seemingly unrelated realms. Both embody the pinnacle of performance in their respective domains, but how do they stack up against each other?
FD-IX Launches New 100 Gig nperf Server
We’re happy to announce that the new FD-IX 100 Gig nperf server is now live on our network.You can test it directly here:
🔗 https://www.nperf.com/en/?sp=11445
Or visit https://nperf.com and choose FD-IX from the server list.
Why ISPs Should Use Speedtest Servers at an Internet Exchange
Speed tests shape how customers judge an ISP. Fair or not, those numbers matter. Many providers already run their own Speedtest servers, which is smart. Using Speedtest servers hosted at an Internet Exchange (IX) adds clear benefits, even if you keep your own online.
More Neutral Results, Less Finger-Pointing
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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 serving small towns, rural communities, and regions where the Internet relies on collaboration as much as fiber.
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How to Run a Speed Test with Ookla’s CLI on the FD-IX Public Server
If you want a fast and straightforward way to test performance to FD-IX, Ookla’s Speedtest CLI is a simple tool you can use anywhere you have terminal access.
FD-IX has a public Ookla test server that lets ISPs, MSPs, and engineers measure actual throughput and latency across the exchange.