| Organization | Capacity |
|---|---|
France IX Services SASU | 26.21 Tbps |
Equinix, Inc. | 6.62 Tbps |
nine | 4.04 Tbps |
DE-CIX Group AG | 3.86 Tbps |
HOPUS | 1.18 Tbps |
Lillix | 548 Gbps |
BGP.Exchange | 114.1 Gbps |
AuvernIX | 96 Gbps |
RENATER | 82.8 Gbps |
Ouest.Network | 73 Gbps |
Others | 153.2 Gbps |
| Total | 43.0 Tbps |
Internet Exchange Point (IXP) Ecosystem in France
France's IXP ecosystem features 22 Internet Exchange Points serving 741 unique networks. The total peering capacity stands at 42.97 Tbps distributed across 1,469 connections, supporting the country's digital infrastructure.
Infrastructure at a Glance
- 22 Internet Exchange Points
- 741 Unique Networks
- 1,469 Total Connections
- 50 Data Center Facilities
- 42.97 Tbps Combined Peering Capacity
Leading IXPs by Capacity
The largest exchanges by peering capacity are France-IX Paris (19.24 Tbps), Equinix Paris (6.62 Tbps), and France-IX Marseille (5.19 Tbps). These exchanges handle the majority of peering traffic in France.
Top Networks by Peering Capacity
Leading networks with the highest peering capacity include Cloudflare (2.1 Tbps), OVHcloud (1 Tbps), and Apple Inc. (800 Gbps). These carriers and content providers maintain significant interconnection footprints across multiple exchange points.
IXP Operators by Market Share
The IXP market in France is led by France IX Services SASU, Equinix, Inc., and nine, which together account for a significant share of the total peering capacity. These organizations operate critical infrastructure enabling efficient traffic exchange.
Connectivity in France
France's 50 data center facilities host the IXP infrastructure that enables local traffic exchange, reducing latency and international transit costs for networks operating in the region.