Peering
TOP-IX provides its Members and Partners access to the distributed Layer 2 Internet Exchange platform to establish Internet peering agreements with third parties connected directly or indirectly to its backbone.
The interconnection on the TOP-IX infrastructure
The peering service can be exclusively used to implement BGP sessions for mutual visibility among the Members/Partners of the Consortium.
However, it is prohibited to use the Consortium’s public peering platform for other functionalities (such as transport, resale of transit, etc…).
The peering service is available in three access modes:
TOP-IX has certified its peering activity according to the ISO/IEC 27001 standard. The certification qualifies that data management at TOP-IX is conducted according to the highest standards.
For more information, see our full Service Description
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Direct peering
The direct access mode is used when the service user is directly connected to one or more active ports at nodes belonging to the TOP-IX platform.
TOP-IX encourages its peers to create and keep their records updated on PeeringDB to facilitate the automation of bilateral peering sessions.
PEERING PORT PRICING
Peering port pricing list reserved for Consortium members
The peering service consists of the access port (with a capacity of 10 Gbps or 100 Gbps) and the maximum bandwidth with which traffic is intended to be exchanged.
| Access Port (Capacity) | Activation (€) | Annual Fee (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Gbps | 0 | 1.000 |
| 100 Gbps | 0 | 3.000 |
| Maximum bandwidth | Activation (€) | Annual Fee (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Gbps | 0 | 1.400 |
| 5 Gbps | 0 | 4.400 |
| 10 Gbps | 0 | 5.400 |
| 20 Gbps | 0 | 8.300 |
| 40 Gbps | 0 | 14.700 |
| 100 Gbps | 0 | 26.300 |
Are you interested in exchanging Internet traffic with us?
Please view the order forms for more information.
Are you not yet our consortium member?
Discover the benefits of joining TOP-IX and become part of our network.
Peering port pricing list for other operators (Non-Consortium Members)
The peering service consists of the access port (with a capacity of 10 Gbps or 100 Gbps) and the maximum bandwidth with which traffic is intended to be exchanged.
| Access Port (Capacity) | Activation (€) | Annual Fee (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Gbps | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| 100 Gbps | 2.000 | 4.800 |
| Maximum bandwidth | Activation (€) | Annual Fee (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Gbps | 0 | 6.400 |
| 10 Gbps | 0 | 7.300 |
| 20 Gbps | 0 | 11.500 |
| 40 Gbps | 0 | 19.600 |
| 100 Gbps | 2.000 | 33.000 |
Are you interested in exchanging Internet traffic with us?
Please view the order forms for more information.
Discounts expected for 2024
- 10% discount on ports starting from the second one of the same type on the same node
- 50% discount on port fees for academic and research institutions.
PEERING PORT PRICING
Pricing list reserved for Consortium members
Peering port pricing list reserved for Consortium members
Attention: For a better view of the table, we recommend rotating the device to landscape mode or scrolling the columns to view all content.
The peering service consists of the access port (with a capacity of 10 Gbps or 100 Gbps) and the maximum bandwidth with which traffic is intended to be exchanged.
| Access Port (Capacity) | Activation (€) | Annual Fee (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Gbps | 0 | 1.000 |
| 100 Gbps | 0 | 3.000 |
| Maximum bandwidth | Activation (€) | Annual Fee (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Gbps | 0 | 1.400 |
| 5 Gbps | 0 | 4.400 |
| 10 Gbps | 0 | 5.400 |
| 20 Gbps | 0 | 8.300 |
| 40 Gbps | 0 | 14.700 |
| 100 Gbps | 0 | 26.300 |
Are you interested in exchanging Internet traffic with us?
Please view the order forms for more information.
Are you not yet our consortium member?
Discover the benefits of joining TOP-IX and become part of our network.
Pricing list for other operators (Non-Consortium members)
Peering port pricing list for other operators (Non-Consortium members)
Attention: For a better view of the table, we recommend rotating the device to landscape mode or scrolling the columns to view all content.
The peering service consists of the access port (with a capacity of 10 Gbps or 100 Gbps) and the maximum bandwidth with which traffic is intended to be exchanged.
| Access Port (Capacity) | Activation (€) | Annual Fee (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Gbps | 1.000 | 2.000 |
| 100 Gbps | 2.000 | 4.800 |
| Maximum bandwidth | Activation (€) | Annual Fee (€) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Gbps | 0 | 6.400 |
| 10 Gbps | 0 | 7.300 |
| 20 Gbps | 0 | 11.500 |
| 40 Gbps | 0 | 19.600 |
| 100 Gbps | 2.000 | 33.000 |
Are you interested in exchanging Internet traffic with us?
Please view the order forms for more information.
Discounts for 2024
Discounts expected for 2024
- 10% discount on ports starting from the second one of the same type on the same node
- 50% discount on port fees for academic and research institutions.
| Reseller Operator | Remote Peering – Service Status | Contact |
|---|---|---|
 | Active | capacity.trading[at]bics.com |
 | In activation | Console Connect Portal |
 | Active | sales[at]fibertelecom.it |
 | Active | gf.dellicarri[at]itgate.net |
 | Active | connettivitaoperatori[at]lepida.it |
 | Active | l.cardone[at]retelit.it |
 | Active | valentina.cinelli[at]tisparkle.com |
 | Active | marketing[at]mywic.it |
Remote peering
It is possible to access the public peering services offered by the Consortium through a chosen Partner (Reseller) selected from those identified by TOP-IX.
Resellers are Consortium Partners who have signed a Reselling agreement to provide third parties with remote access (Remote Peering) to the TOP-IX peering platform.
The contractual relationship will be directly between the service user and the TOP-IX Partner.
The extension of the peering service (Layer 2) between the Consortium’s platform and that of the service user will be implemented by the Reseller through its network infrastructure.
Remote peering
It is possible to access the public peering services offered by the Consortium through a chosen Partner (Reseller) selected from those identified by TOP-IX.
Resellers are Consortium Partners who have signed a Reselling agreement to provide third parties with remote access (Remote Peering) to the TOP-IX peering platform.
The contractual relationship will be directly between the service user and the TOP-IX Partner.
The extension of the peering service (Layer 2) between the Consortium’s platform and that of the service user will be implemented by the Reseller through its network infrastructure.
| Reseller Operator | Remote Peering Service Status | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Active | capacity.trading[at]bics.com |
| In activation | Console Connect Portal |
| Active | sales[at]fibertelecom.it |
| Active | gf.dellicarri[at]itgate.net |
| Active | connettivitaoperatori[at]lepida.it |
| Active | l.cardone[at]retelit.it |
| Active | valentina.cinelli[at]tisparkle.com |
| Active | marketing[at]mywic.it |
Peering via other IXPs
The Consortium’s public peering platform is also available at the Internet Exchanges to which TOP-IX is interconnected.
The TOP-IX infrastructure is interconnected with:
Members of these IXPs can request access to TOP-IX’s public peering through their own IXP. It will be the responsibility of the IXP to act as an “intermediary,” extending the TOP-IX Layer 2 to the requester’s port.
The service is Best Effort, and therefore Quality Statements do not apply.
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Connected Networks
Interconnected networks and entities
Order forms and documents
Forms for activating services
Traffic Summary
Traffic statistics
Node Map
Where TOP-IX nodes are located
Looking Glass
Monitor the status of sessions
Route Server
Simplify peering sessions
