Multi-IXP Peering Hub
Unlock direct access to a population of over 300+ million people through a high-strength digital backbone built on two leading internet exchange points.
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Carriers & ISPs
Eyeball Network
Uptime Since Launch
24/7
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Localize Traffic. Globalize Reach
Peering at Rack Centre is a strategic move that moves your data closer to the end-user, bypassing expensive international transit and drastically reducing latency.
The Power of Two IXPs
Benefit from the convergence of both IXPN (Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria) and AF-CIX (West Africa’s first carrier-neutral IXP), providing unparalleled resilience and path diversity.
Market-Leading Connectivity
Connect directly to 73+ ASNs and a wide range of local and global networks, including enterprises, CDNs, and content providers.
Optimized Performance
Drastically reduce latency by keeping domestic traffic "on ground," ensuring your services are fast, reliable, and built for today.
Unrestricted Peering
Our carrier-neutral environment allows for unlimited interconnection, giving you the freedom to manage traffic for better value.
Cloud-Ready Infrastructure
Deploy & effortlessly scale your hybrid IT systems. Our CloudOnGround™ marketplace gives you access to local and international cloud platforms including IaaS, SaaS, DRaaS, and PaaS.
High-Strength Infrastructure for High-Performance Peering
FAQ
What is internet peering?
Internet peering is the direct exchange of traffic between two networks at a shared location, allowing data to move between them without passing through paid international transit providers. Rack Centre's peering hub allows businesses to exchange traffic directly, reducing costs and latency for end users.
What is IXPN (Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria)?
IXPN, the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria, is the country's primary internet exchange, where local networks connect and exchange traffic domestically instead of routing it overseas. Rack Centre hosts direct access to IXPN as part of its multi-IXP peering hub.
What is AF-CIX?
AF-CIX is West Africa's first carrier-neutral internet exchange point, providing an additional independent path for networks to exchange traffic regionally. Rack Centre provides access to both AF-CIX and IXPN, giving businesses path diversity and added resilience through two separate exchanges.
Why does Rack Centre offer access to two IXPs instead of one?
Having access to two IXPs — IXPN and AF-CIX — gives businesses redundant peering paths, so if one exchange experiences an issue, traffic can still flow through the other. This convergence of two IXPs at Rack Centre provides greater resilience and path diversity than a single-IXP facility.
How does peering reduce costs compared to standard internet transit?
Peering exchanges traffic directly between networks at a shared location, avoiding the per-megabit fees charged by transit providers to carry traffic over long-haul international routes. By peering at Rack Centre's multi-IXP hub, businesses can bypass expensive international transit and reduce their overall connectivity costs.
Does Rack Centre offer free cross connects for peering?
Yes. Rack Centre provides a free cross connect into the Internet Exchange hosted on-site, removing a common cost barrier and encouraging more networks to peer locally for a faster, more efficient local internet.
How many people can I reach by peering at Rack Centre?
Peering at Rack Centre provides access to a population of over 300 million people through its multi-IXP digital backbone, with an eyeball network reach of 400M+ across its broader connectivity ecosystem.
Is peering at Rack Centre suitable for startups as well as large enterprises?
Yes. Rack Centre's peering infrastructure is designed to scale from startups to global hyperscalers, allowing businesses to grow their bandwidth and connectivity needs over time without needing to migrate to a different facility.
What does "carrier-neutral" mean for peering specifically?
In a peering context, carrier-neutral means the exchange point and facility aren't owned or controlled by any single carrier, so all networks can peer on equal, unrestricted terms. Rack Centre operates as a neutral meeting place where businesses can choose the best partners for their digital footprint without vendor lock-in.
How reliable is Rack Centre's peering infrastructure?
Rack Centre's peering ecosystem has maintained 100% uptime since 2013, backed by 13.5MW of power capacity and 24/7 expert support, making it suited for latency-sensitive and mission-critical traffic exchange.
What's the difference between peering and a cross connect?
A cross connect is a direct physical cable link between two specific parties' equipment, while peering is the exchange of traffic between networks at a shared internet exchange point, often involving many participants. Rack Centre offers both — free cross connects into its Internet Exchange, and multi-IXP peering through IXPN and AF-CIX.
Why should businesses in West Africa localize their internet traffic through peering?
Localizing traffic through peering keeps data exchange within the region instead of routing it through international networks, which reduces latency for local and regional users while lowering transit costs. Rack Centre's dual-IXP hub is built specifically to let West African businesses localize traffic while maintaining global reach.
Does Rack Centre's peering hub support cloud connectivity as well?
Yes. Rack Centre's peering infrastructure is built on cloud-ready infrastructure, allowing businesses to combine local peering with direct connections to major cloud providers within the same carrier-neutral facility.
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