IL-IX Peering Policy

1. Eligibility

IL-IX welcomes connections from:

• Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
• Cloud providers
• Hosting companies
• Enterprises
• Research and education networks
• Any organization with its own public Autonomous System Number (ASN)

All members must hold a valid, globally routable ASN and have at least one public IPv4 or IPv6 prefix announced in the global BGP routing table.

2. Connection Requirements

Physical connections:

• Physical connections: 1G, 10G, 100G, 400G (depending on available ports and technical setup).
• Members must arrange a cross-connect to the IL-IX switch fabric at one of the participating data centers.
• Only one MAC address per port unless otherwise negotiated.

3. Technical Requirements

• BGP sessions must be established between the member and either the route servers or directly with other members.
• Members must ensure their equipment and configurations comply with IL-IX technical standards, including:
  • - No spoofing or flooding.
  • - No proxy ARP.
  • - Proper use of BGP communities (if applicable).
  • - Maintaining up-to-date IRR and/or RPKI records.

4. Peering Policy Type

Type IL-IX operates under an open peering policy:

• All eligible networks are welcome to connect
• Peering is optional but encouraged
• Members can peer via the route servers or bilaterally

5. Fees

• 1G port: Free for first 24 months.
• 10G port: Free for first 12 months.
• 100G / 400G ports: Custom pricing available.
• Optional services (e.g., upstream connectivity to Europe/US) are available at additional cost.

6. How to Join

• 1. Submit an application via the (https://il-ix.net)
• 2. IL-IX staff will review the request, provide a Letter of Authorization (LOA), and assist with cross-connect arrangements.
• 3. Once connected, BGP sessions can be established, and the member will be listed (optionally) on the IL-IX website.

7. Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Email: [email protected] (technical/NOC)