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Internet Exchanges doesn't mean that a peering agreement is also in place automatically. For example: https://www.ams-ix.net/ams/documentation/general-terms-and
by gbil 6y ago
Internet Exchanges doesn't mean that a peering agreement is also in place automatically.
For example:
https://www.ams-ix.net/ams/documentation/general-terms-and-conditions https://www.ams-ix.net/ams/documentation/general-terms-and-c...
3.3 Peering arrangements are not covered by these AMS-IX General Terms and Conditions or the AMS-IX Connection Agreement. The Customer is responsible for the negotiation, conclusion and implementation of peering arrangements with other users of the AMS-IX Infrastructure.
- cbg0 6y agoWhile you are correct, many networks connected have in fact an open peering policy: https://www.ams-ix.net/ams/connected-networks https://www.ams-ix.net/ams/connected-networks
- gbil 6y agosure and FRA IX also has a non-need for individual agreements policy https://www.de-cix.net/en/locations/germany/frankfurt https://www.de-cix.net/en/locations/germany/frankfurt but since I've seen the issues in my country in Europe where peering is not taken for granted, I wanted to make it visible that IXs are great yet open peering doesn't always come with them