About

DE-CIX is provider of premium IX services to all kinds of networks and operates several carrier neutral and independent Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) in the world, including DE-CIX Frankfurt, the world’s largest IXP.

Founded in 1995, DE-CIX has established an environment for the bilateral settlement-free exchange of Internet traffic, called peering, between all types of Internet service providers (ISPs) including broadband and content providers. Originally started as a project founded by three German ISPs, DE-CIX Frankfurt is now the largest Internet Exchange Point in the heart of Europe.

Today, DE-CIX Frankfurt has over 500 customers from 55+ nations using peering to lower costs, reduce latency, and increase IP performance and resilience. By serving customers in all major data center facilities at our Internet exchange points, we enhance our customer’s ability to expand their business and exchange Internet traffic with more networks than anyone else – efficiently and securely.

In addition to Frankfurt, DE-CIX operates Internet Exchange Points in Hamburg, Munich and Dubai and offers additional IX services. And more Internet Exchange Points and IX services will be established.

DE-CIX is wholly owned by the eco association, the world’s largest non-profit association for the Internet industry. eco represents its members’ interests in political arenas and international bodies and provides advice and support to all companies that do business with or on the Internet including legal support and many competence groups regarding security, infrastructure etc.