Public Peering

This is an efficient and cost-effective service designed to reduce IP-transit and network costs by aggregating all kinds of ISPs on a single Layer 2 switching platform. DE-CIX’s public peering service will also greatly enhance the speed and reliability of your IP products.

We also provide free value-added services such as the DE-CIX route-server which will get you free access to many networks immediately – without the hassle to negotiate agreements with every potential peering partner. The DE-CIX public peering service is the first choice for wholesale, broadband and content providers seeking a robust selection of Internet networks for connectivity to their customers.  We operate the largest Internet exchange for Central and Eastern Europe right in the heart of Europe - Frankfurt.  This means you can take advantage of more interconnection choices, realize quicker time to market, access more networks and achieve vast peering and transit opportunities!

Our performance is backed by industry-leading SLAs, and our knowledgeable and responsive staff provides unmatched support for your business.
DE-CIX’s public peering service is available at 11 different data centers throughout the city of Frankfurt. This includes the following fine sites: ancotel, Databurg, Equinix, Global Crossing, I.T.E.N.O.S., Interxion, New Telco and TelecityGroup. Check the availability matrix for further information.

Customers access the platform via ports ordered at the speed best suited to meet their needs (200 Megabit Ethernet ("1GE Fractional"), 1 Gigabit Ethernet ("1GE"), 2,5 Gigabit Ethernet ("10GE Fractional"), 10 Gigabit Ethernet ("10GE")).
If you would like to join, you need to have your own Autonomous System Number (ASN)  and your connection has to comply with the DE-CIX technical requirements.

Pricing

DE-CIX charges a monthly recurring charge (“MRC”) for its Public Peering service plus one-time installation fees / non recurring charges (“NRC”) for the private interconnect for the connection to the DE-CIX switching infrastructure. There are no additional charges for traffic or the use of the DE-CIX route servers.

Most DE-CIX customers are corporate members of the eco association, too. eco promotes the Internet’s commercial development as well as provides advice and support to companies that do business with or on the Internet.

Corporate members of the eco association (eco is the largest European non-profit Internet industry association and the owner of the company that operates DE-CIX) will receive a significant discount on DE-CIX services. eco charges an annual membership fee of EUR 1500 for companies with annual revenues below EUR 500000 or EUR 2500 for companies with annual revenues over EUR 500000.

Pricing effective January 1st, 2010

All prices are monthly recurring charges (“MRC")

*Please contact us for 10000 Base-ER pricing.

All DE-CIX connections require a private interconnect (aka Cross Connect or inhouse cabling). See our private interconnect page for more information.

Old DE-CIX pricing (for reference only)