FRNIX Community News

Find out about the latest news and events from the FRNIX community in this September 2026 edition.

Editorial by
Gaël Hernández, Atlas Peering

The Internet grows where networks meet

The Internet is often described in terms of its applications: the Web, video, the cloud or, nowadays, artificial intelligence. But its fundamental story is that of independent networks who have learnt to connect with one another, exchange traffic and create value together. Interconnection thus transforms separate infrastructures into a truly interoperable global network.

Internet exchange points are at the heart of this dynamic. They enable networks to connect directly, reduce distances, improve service quality and enhance resilience. They are not merely pieces of equipment: they are neutral spaces where relationships of trust are forged, to the benefit of both users and digital stakeholders.

This approach is more relevant than ever. Content delivery, cloud services and AI are changing data flows and increasing the need for proximity, capacity and control. Effectively connecting networks, data and computing resources is becoming a driver of performance, innovation and sovereignty.

The aim is not to centralise everything, but to build open, diverse ecosystems tailored to local circumstances. Each new interconnection offers greater choice, reduces dependence on distant hubs and creates new opportunities for cooperation. This is how the’The internet will continue to evolver: a network of networks, built together, connection by connection, year after year.

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FRNIX Events

aPEERo #027 – Lyon – 24 September 2026
The aPEERo events are back with a major event in Lyon. Find out more Bruno Brottier, Sales Director for Southern Europe at Nlyte Software, who will be speaking to us about DCIM for the management and optimisation of data centre infrastructure
Registration (compulsory) →

aPEERo #028 – Pau – 6 October 2026
The day before the Infranum UTNT. The event is still looking for a sponsor. In collaboration with BearnIX for a wonderful occasion of camaraderie centred on networking and cooperation.
Registration (compulsory) →

aPEERo #029 – Strasbourg – 14 October 2026
Come along to the grand opening night of'EuroRhine-IX by Stammt-IX. Meet the team and find out how the Grand-Est region is finally being equipped with a strategic tool: a neutral IXP. UltraEdge The event sponsor will tell you about their value proposition for the region.
Registration (compulsory) →

aPEERo #028 – Paris – 12 November 2026
The traditional FRnOG pre-event, one of our major autumn events. Further details will be announced very soon, but registration is already open. Book your place as soon as possible!
Registration (compulsory) →

To be continued : a much-anticipated launch on 14 October in Strasbourg, and the FRnOG pre-event in Paris. Would you like to sponsor an event? There’s still time to do so this autumn.

Join to take part

Thank you to our first Peering Essentiel peers: DYJIX, Iguane, Hexaglobe, Cloudflare, Algathia and OVHCloud!

As a reminder, Peering Essentiel is our new self-service peering package, available at retail prices and at your own pace. In short, Peering Essentiel is:

100 % self-service: public rates, online ordering via the France-IX portal, connection within 24 hours (excluding interconnections)
 5 capacity levels, from 1G to 400G
 No fixed-term contract: 3 months’ notice
 Hosted at Telehouse Paris 2, at the heart of the French internet
 All of France-IX’s expertise, including RPKI ROV route servers with IRR filtering and 24/7 support

There’s still time to take advantage of our promotional offer for the first 50 peers! Be one of the pioneers of Peering Essentiel: no activation fees and no recurring connection charges as long as your LAN Essentiel remains below 100 Gbps – guaranteed until at least the end of September 2026. Telehouse is offering free recurring cross-connects until the end of the year.

To find out more, please visit our website: www.franceix.net/fr/services/peering/peering-essentiel/

Community, collective and commercial IXPs: understanding the models without pitting them against one another

Who actually owns the platforms where European networks interconnect? The answer does not lie in a distinction between non-profit and commercial IXPs. Behind the same term lie very different organisations : member organisations, foundations, universities, research networks, telecoms operators, data centre groups and specialist private companies.

Our new article offers a clear analysis of a subject that has been reduced to simplistic generalisations. It encourages us to distinguish between 4 key dimensions : who controls the organisation, who actually operates the infrastructure, what services it provides, and the rules governing how networks participate in it. This framework helps to explain why a company can be run professionally whilst remaining owned by an association, or why a public, academic or private sector organisation can play a major role in interconnection.

Through a European overview, the article examines the models of AMS-IX, LINX, DE-CIX, France-IX, Netnod, VIX, SFINX, Equinix IX, NL-ix, MSK-IX, MegaIX, NetIX and many others. It also examines the cases of Nine-IX, which presents itself as a European IXP and Ethernet fabric, and Hopus, whose routed interconnection service deserves to be methodologically distinguished from a simple Layer 2 peering fabric.

The charts, the map and the reading diagram The elements accompanying this analysis are not intended to rank platforms. They highlight the diversity of regulatory frameworks within the European ecosystem. Above all, they serve as a reminder that legal status alone is not sufficient to determine a platform’s neutrality, technical quality, transparency or capacity for innovation. These elements can be found in the articles of association, access rules, peering policies, member representation, operational commitments and governance practices.

This analysis therefore aims to move beyond simplistic labels and ask the right questions. Whether you are an operator, a hosting provider, a content provider, an institution, a local authority or simply an observer of the ecosystem, understanding these models helps you to better interpret the interconnection choices that shape the European internet. Read the full article to explore the facts, nuances and useful benchmarks for making an informed comparison. Essential reading for a better to understand the choices that shape, on a day-to-day basis, the resilience and dynamics of interconnection.

Read the full article

New members

The community welcomes the following new members: 

my360connect, an internet service provider and specialist in unified communications, has joined the association. The company supports organisations in the deployment, security and maintenance of their fibre and ultra-high-speed broadband infrastructure, with technical support available 24/7. Its expertise also extends to bespoke digital solutions, ranging from marketing to application development.

Ouest.Network, a Nantes-based organisation which is developing an internet exchange point (IXP) serving the Greater West. Since 2020, it has been promoting local, neutral and open peering between operators. Its work helps to improve the resilience, performance and sovereignty of internet traffic in the region.

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