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nine - the new European IX

Amsterdam, Bordeaux, Frankfurt, Lille, London, Lyon, Marseille, Milano, Montpellier, Paris, Zurich, France · 41 facilities · 3 networks · Visit IX website →

Find colocation with peering access to nine in Amsterdam, Bordeaux, Frankfurt, Lille, London, Lyon, Marseille, Milano, Montpellier, Paris, Zurich. Compare 41 connected data centers below, join 120 member networks already peering at this exchange, and request free quotes for colocation + IX port from any facility on this page.

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Facilities reaching nine (41)

Networks at this exchange (3)

Gofile (AS214390) moji (AS47160) The American University of Paris (AS200259)

Why Peer at nine?

nine is a major peering hub in Amsterdam, Bordeaux, Frankfurt, Lille, London, Lyon, Marseille, Milano, Montpellier, Paris, Zurich, FR. With approximately 120 member networks peering on its fabric, joining cuts transit costs by routing traffic directly to other members instead of through upstream IP transit providers. Operators colocated at any of the 41 connected data centers can purchase a cross-connect to nine's shared switching fabric and start peering bilaterally or via route servers.

Typical reasons network operators peer at nine:

Peering Services & Cross-Connects at nine

Most colocation operators at the facilities below offer direct cross-connects to the nine shared fabric. When you request a free quote for colocation at any of those facilities, specify the peering services you need so operators can confirm pricing for both the cabinet and the IX port.

IX Ports & Capacity

  • Port speeds — 1 GbE, 10 GbE, 100 GbE, 400 GbE for the largest members
  • LACP aggregation — bond multiple ports for higher capacity
  • Quarantine VLAN — pre-production isolation before going live
  • Port redundancy — connect from two cabinets / switches for resilience
  • Membership tiers vary by IX (member vs. customer vs. reseller)

BGP & Peering

  • Bilateral peering — direct BGP sessions with chosen members
  • Route server peering — multi-lateral sessions with most members in one BGP turn-up
  • RPKI / ROA filtering increasingly required by route server operators
  • BYO ASN — bring your own AS number; multi-homed deployments standard
  • IPv4 + IPv6 dual-stack peering across both fabrics

Cross-Connect to Fabric

  • Carrier-neutral cross-connect from your cabinet to the IX edge port
  • SMF (single-mode fiber) for 10G+ connections
  • Cross-facility — extension via dark fiber to nine if your cabinet is at a remote site
  • One-time install + monthly recurring billing typical
  • Latency to fabric typically under 1 ms within a meet-me room

Cloud On-Ramps & Transit

  • AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, Google Cloud Interconnect — many co-locate with major IXes
  • IP transit blends alongside peering for non-member destinations
  • DDoS mitigation — at-fabric or at-cabinet options
  • Looking glass access for path diagnostics
  • Route optimization tools and BGP analytics integrations

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Free Quotes for nine Colocation + Peering

Total cost-to-peer at nine typically combines several line items: colocation space and power, cross-connect to the IX fabric, and the IX membership/port fee itself. ColoMap connects you directly with colocation operators for free, no-obligation quotes — most respond within 1–2 business days.

Common quote requests include:

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Frequently Asked Questions — nine

How do I peer at nine?
To peer at nine, you need three things: (1) a cabinet at one of the connected colocation facilities listed on this page, (2) a cross-connect from your cabinet to the IX edge port in the meet-me room, (3) an IX membership and BGP turn-up. Use the free quote request to source all three at once — most colocation operators handle the cross-connect and can coordinate the IX membership process.
Which colocation facilities can I peer at nine from?
41 colocation facilities offer direct cross-connect access to the nine fabric. Browse the full list above, then request a free quote from any facility you're interested in.
How many networks peer at nine?
Approximately 120 networks are members of nine. Larger membership generally means broader peering reach and lower transit costs for high-volume operators.
What port speeds are available at nine?
Most large IXes offer port speeds from 1 GbE up to 400 GbE, with LACP port aggregation for additional capacity. Pricing varies by speed and tier. Specify your expected traffic levels in your free quote so operators can recommend the right port.
Are the nine colocation quotes really free?
Yes — every quote on ColoMap is free and no-obligation. We route your request to the facility's sales team and you receive pricing directly from the provider, including any IX-specific options. No signup or credit card required.
How fast will I get pricing for nine colocation?
Most operators respond within 1–2 business days. Mention your timeline in the quote request and operators will prioritize urgent deployments.

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Tell us your requirements — cabinet size, power, IX port speed, peering scope — and we'll route your request to colocation facilities offering direct nine access. Free, no-obligation, with most operators responding in 1–2 business days. No signup or credit card required.

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