This dashboard tracks Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) in United States — 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 States 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 States.
194
+2 vs last monthFacilities with an IX? Data centers or colocation facilities in United States that host at least one Internet Exchange.
478
+1 vs last monthNetworks? Unique networks with presence in at least one facility in United States.
3,055
+36 vs last monthData as of March 1, 2026 via PeeringDB
Historical Growth
United States Internet Exchanges by State
| Rank | State | # of IXs? Number of unique Internet Exchanges present across all facilities. | # Facs w/ IX? Number of facilities with at least one Internet Exchange. | # Nets (Phys)? Number of unique networks physically present across all facilities. |
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The map below shows peering-capable data centers in United States. Regions with dense clusters of IX-connected facilities are better positioned to attract AI infrastructure and data center investment.
IX Facilities in United States
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Cities with Internet Exchanges in United States
To view a list of cities that have at least one facility that hosts an Internet Exchange, visit the state pages linked below.
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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United States States Internet Exchanges and Latency
IX counts reflect the number of unique Internet Exchanges with a physical presence in at least one facility in each state, sourced from PeeringDB. Latency is average consumer broadband latency from Ookla Speedtest data — it measures last-mile performance to nearby test servers, not peering latency. States with few or no local IXs can still show low latency due to proximity to major exchange hubs. For example, Connecticut and Rhode Island report very low latency despite having no IXs, likely benefiting from their proximity to New York's dense IX infrastructure. Similarly, North Dakota benefits from strong rural fiber co-op investment and relative proximity to Minneapolis, a major interconnection hub in neighboring Minnesota.
Alabama
3 IXs
19 ms latency
Alaska
1 IX
31 ms latency
Arizona
7 IXs
16 ms latency
Arkansas
0 IXs
23 ms latency
California
29 IXs
15 ms latency
Colorado
5 IXs
15 ms latency
Connecticut
0 IXs
13 ms latency
Delaware
0 IXs
19 ms latency
Florida
18 IXs
15 ms latency
Georgia
9 IXs
15 ms latency
Hawaii
2 IXs
16 ms latency
Idaho
3 IXs
20 ms latency
Illinois
18 IXs
15 ms latency
Indiana
4 IXs
19 ms latency
Iowa
4 IXs
17 ms latency
Kansas
3 IXs
16 ms latency
Kentucky
3 IXs
20 ms latency
Louisiana
1 IX
24 ms latency
Maine
1 IX
15 ms latency
Maryland
4 IXs
13 ms latency
Massachusetts
4 IXs
14 ms latency
Michigan
3 IXs
18 ms latency
Minnesota
7 IXs
14 ms latency
Mississippi
0 IXs
23 ms latency
Missouri
18 IXs
17 ms latency
Montana
1 IX
28 ms latency
Nebraska
1 IX
16 ms latency
Nevada
4 IXs
16 ms latency
New Hampshire
0 IXs
14 ms latency
New Jersey
13 IXs
13 ms latency
New Mexico
1 IX
26 ms latency
New York
14 IXs
13 ms latency
North Carolina
6 IXs
18 ms latency
North Dakota
1 IX
10 ms latency
Ohio
6 IXs
18 ms latency
Oklahoma
1 IX
19 ms latency
Oregon
7 IXs
16 ms latency
Pennsylvania
5 IXs
18 ms latency
Rhode Island
0 IXs
13 ms latency
South Carolina
1 IX
18 ms latency
South Dakota
0 IXs
14 ms latency
Tennessee
2 IXs
16 ms latency
Texas
28 IXs
15 ms latency
Utah
5 IXs
11 ms latency
Vermont
1 IX
17 ms latency
Virginia
15 IXs
17 ms latency
Washington
8 IXs
16 ms latency
West Virginia
1 IX
22 ms latency
Wisconsin
2 IXs
20 ms latency
Wyoming
0 IXs
19 ms latency
D.C.
3 IXs
13 ms latency
Other Countries in North America with Internet Exchanges
Explore internet exchange data for other countries in North America. Each country page details IX growth, facility counts, and network presence.
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Trinidad And Tobago 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. Broadband performance data is sourced from Speedtest® by Ookla® open data.
How many Internet Exchanges are in United States? ▾
As of the latest data, United States has 194 Internet Exchanges present across 478 facilities, with 3,055 unique networks physically connected.
These numbers are updated monthly from PeeringDB. See the chart above for historical trends.
Which states in United States have Internet Exchanges? ▾
43 states in United States have at least one Internet Exchange: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin.
Click any state in the cards above to view detailed IX data including growth trends, facility maps, and network rankings.
Why does Internet Exchange location matter for United States? ▾
The physical location of Internet Exchanges directly impacts network performance, cost, and resilience for users and businesses in United States:
- Latency: Local IXs keep United States 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 States? ▾
The largest Internet Exchange organizations in United States by number of IXs operated include:
- Equinix, Inc. — 45 IXs, 1,959 peers
- DE-CIX Group AG — 27 IXs, 1,533 peers
- LINX — 9 IXs, 962 peers
- Amsterdam Internet Exchange B.V. — 10 IXs, 949 peers
- Megaport — 31 IXs, 544 peers
See the full Top 25 rankings in the tables above.
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