In our always-on world, speed and efficiency are everything. Whether it’s a Zoom call, a TikTok upload, or an AI model querying a database halfway across the globe, latency can be a dealbreaker. And yet, the unsung hero keeping the internet running smoothly is something many have never heard of: the Internet Exchange Point, or IXP.
Think of an IXP like a train station for your data; it’s a neutral location where traffic from different networks can meet, exchange packets, and continue their journey along a faster, more direct route. Rather than bouncing through multiple third-party transit networks (and racking up delays and costs), IXPs keep traffic local, low-latency, and efficient.
Once exclusive to major urban hubs, IXPs are now making their way to rural America, emerging markets, and AI-driven edge data centers. Why? Because for modern workloads — from GPU clusters to autonomous vehicles and real-time health applications — latency isn’t just an inconvenience. It’s mission critical.
That’s where HostDime steps in.
Why Colocate at an IXP Facility?
Faster: Reduce Network Latency
Colocating at an IXP helps reduce latency by shortening the middle mile. Traffic moves directly between connected peers instead of zig-zagging across upstream providers. This is crucial for low-latency interconnection, especially for AI, edge computing, and real-time workloads.
Cheaper: Avoid Transit Costs
Peering at an IXP eliminates the need to pay upstream transit providers. That’s why IXP colocation services have become the go-to strategy for cost-effective network interconnection. The more direct the route, the fewer the fees.
Smarter: Gain Greater Control and Resilience
Carrier-neutral IXPs give you full network freedom. In HostDime’s carrier-neutral data centers, you can connect to dozens of providers — improving uptime, flexibility, and routing options — all without relocating infrastructure or getting locked into contracts.
Why HostDime for IXP Colocation?
HostDime is building a next-gen IXP ecosystem across the United States and Latin America, designed for enterprises, ISPs, CDNs, and AI platforms that need global performance with local proximity.
Current & Upcoming IXP Locations:
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GDL-IXP – Guadalajara, Mexico: The region’s first and only IXP. Keeps traffic local and speeds up delivery for ISPs, cloud platforms, and content providers.
- PTT-IX.br – Joao Pessoa, Brazil: Expanding interconnection to Brazil’s northeast coast, PITT-IX.br offers low-latency IXP colocation and reduces dependence on distant core exchanges.
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CFL-IX / FL-IX – Orlando, Florida (Q4 2025): HostDime’s new Tier IV data center will bring an IXP to Central Florida, reducing latency and boosting regional traffic efficiency.
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PIT IX – Bogotá, Colombia (Q3 2025): A future interconnection hub for Colombia and northern South America, providing direct peering for ISPs and global carriers.
All HostDime IXP colocation facilities feature:
- Direct IXP Peering
- Carrier-Neutral Access to 50+ Providers
- Dark Fiber to Miami’s NAP of the Americas
- Rooftop Antenna Rights for P2P & GPS Deployments
- Enterprise-Class Infrastructure and Security
If you’re a network provider, CDN, enterprise, or AI platform that can’t afford to waste milliseconds, it’s time to peer local. Contact HostDime today to explore interconnection and IXP opportunities at our global data center facilities.