This dashboard tracks Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) in United Kingdom — the neutral facilities where networks interconnect to exchange traffic directly. IXP density and peering capacity are key indicators for regional connectivity, content delivery performance, and low-latency access to cloud and AI inference workloads. Whether you're evaluating United Kingdom for data center investment, planning network expansion, or researching infrastructure to support latency-sensitive applications, this live data from PeeringDB provides the foundation.
Internet Exchanges? Unique Internet Exchanges with presence in at least one facility in United Kingdom.
30
+1 vs last monthFacilities with an IX? Data centers or colocation facilities in United Kingdom that host at least one Internet Exchange.
51
+0 vs last monthNetworks? Unique networks with presence in at least one facility in United Kingdom.
1,187
+13 vs last monthData as of March 1, 2026 via PeeringDB
Historical Growth
The map below shows peering-capable data centers in United Kingdom. Regions with dense clusters of IX-connected facilities are better positioned to attract AI infrastructure and data center investment.
IX Facilities in United Kingdom
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Cities with Internet Exchanges in United Kingdom
Each city page below details which networks are physically present at local facilities and which additional networks become virtually accessible through the IXs, showing the full scope of peering options available without requiring physical colocation.
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Top 25 Internet Exchange Organizations by Peers
| Rank | Organization | IXs | Peers? Total unique networks peering across all IXs operated by this organization. | Facilities | Countries | Speed? Total port capacity across all IXs operated by this organization. |
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Top 25 Internet Exchanges by Peers
| Rank | Internet Exchange | Peers? Number of unique networks (ASNs) peering at this IX. | Facilities | Countries | Speed? Total port capacity across all connected networks. |
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Top 25 Interconnection Facilities by IX Presence
| Rank | Facility | IXs | Nets (Phys)? Networks with physical equipment at this facility. | Nets (Virt)? Networks peering at IXs in this facility without physical presence. | City | Country |
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Top 25 Networks by IX Connections
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Other Countries in Europe with Internet Exchanges
Explore internet exchange data for other countries in Europe. Each country page details IX growth, facility counts, and network presence.
Albania
1 IX
Austria
17 IXs
Belgium
6 IXs
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1 IX
Bulgaria
16 IXs
Croatia
2 IXs
Czech Republic
9 IXs
Denmark
11 IXs
Estonia
7 IXs
Finland
18 IXs
France
25 IXs
Georgia
1 IX
Germany
75 IXs
Greece
10 IXs
Hungary
3 IXs
Iceland
2 IXs
Ireland
7 IXs
Italy
23 IXs
Latvia
8 IXs
Liechtenstein
1 IX
Lithuania
3 IXs
Luxembourg
4 IXs
Moldova
3 IXs
Netherlands
43 IXs
North Macedonia
1 IX
Norway
8 IXs
Poland
22 IXs
Portugal
7 IXs
Romania
13 IXs
Russia
23 IXs
Serbia
3 IXs
Slovakia
7 IXs
Slovenia
4 IXs
Spain
16 IXs
Sweden
26 IXs
Switzerland
20 IXs
Ukraine
22 IXs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Internet Exchange? ▾
An Internet Exchange (IX) is where multiple networks connect to exchange traffic directly, rather than routing through third parties. This reduces costs, improves performance, and lowers latency for end users.
IXs are typically housed in carrier-neutral data centers where no single network has control, creating a level playing field for all participants. Networks connect via switches and exchange traffic through peering agreements.
What is the source of this data? ▾
IX infrastructure data on this page is sourced from PeeringDB, a freely available database of networks and interconnection facilities maintained by the global network operator community. PeeringDB data is self-reported by network operators and facility owners and is updated continuously.
How many Internet Exchanges are in United Kingdom? ▾
As of the latest data, United Kingdom has 30 Internet Exchanges present across 51 facilities, with 1,187 unique networks physically connected.
These numbers are updated monthly from PeeringDB. See the chart above for historical trends.
Why does Internet Exchange location matter for United Kingdom? ▾
The physical location of Internet Exchanges directly impacts network performance, cost, and resilience for users and businesses in United Kingdom:
- Latency: Local IXs keep United Kingdom traffic local, reducing round-trip times
- Cost: Direct peering at local IXs reduces transit costs for ISPs
- Resilience: Multiple local interconnection points prevent single points of failure
- Economic development: IXs attract network investment, data centers, and digital businesses
Without sufficient local IXs, traffic may be routed through distant cities or countries, adding latency and cost.
Why are internet exchanges important for AI inference? ▾
Real-time inference and edge inference workloads require the lowest possible latency to deliver instant responses. Internet exchanges provide direct peering between networks, minimizing the number of network hops and reducing round-trip time. This is critical for real-time inference applications like conversational AI and autonomous vehicles, as well as edge inference deployments that process data closer to end users rather than in centralized cloud data centers.
Which are the largest IX organizations in United Kingdom? ▾
The largest Internet Exchange organizations in United Kingdom by number of IXs operated include:
- Equinix, Inc. — 45 IXs, 1,959 peers
- LINX — 9 IXs, 962 peers
- NL-ix — 4 IXs, 534 peers
- BBIX, Inc. — 13 IXs, 522 peers
- Global Network Management Inc — 4 IXs, 459 peers
See the full Top 25 rankings in the tables above.
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