AI traffic moves faster when its local
AI traffic does not behave like normal internet traffic. Traditional transit models were built for north–south traffic. That means users pulling content from somewhere else.
IXP
Internet Exchange
How to Join FD-IX: A Simple, Step-by-Step Guide
Joining FD-IX connects your network directly to other Internet providers, content networks, and cloud platforms. The result is faster paths, lower latency, and less reliance on paid transit.
How peering can help weather related surges
Weather often reminds us that the Internet is a physical thing. Even though we call it “the cloud,” it depends on fiber in the ground, routers in buildings, and people at home, all of whom respond to the same storm
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.
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.