IXP megabit/sec cost & comparison (Job Snijders / Will Hargrave

In a detailed analysis of Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), the spreadsheet compares various IXPs based on their megabit per second costs, with a focus on pricing normalized to EUR. The data covers numerous IXPs, showcasing their pricing structures across different capacities, including 400GE, 100GE, and 10GE.

For instance, FRYS-IX in the Netherlands and SONIX in Stockholm, Sweden, both report no costs across all categories, indicating a potential for free or no-charge services. In contrast, YYCIX in Calgary, Canada, has a 400GE price of 247 EUR, a 100GE price of 62 EUR, and a 10G price of 0 EUR, with a notable ratio of 3.98 for 400G to 100G and 1.00 for 100G to 10G. Meanwhile, the Manitoba Internet Exchange (MBIX) has a 100GE price of 62 EUR and a 10G price of 0.70 EUR, reflecting competitive pricing in the Canadian market.

In Europe, the INEX in Cork, Ireland, offers a 400GE price of 83 EUR, while the Eurorhine-IX in Strasbourg, France, shows a 400GE price of 100 EUR and a 10G price of 0.50 EUR, highlighting varying costs across regions. The SIX in Seattle, USA, presents a 400GE price of 370 EUR, which is significantly higher than some European IXPs, yet it has no monthly recurring charge (MRC) as it operates on a non-recurring charge (NRC) model with sponsorship.

Several IXPs have specific notes regarding their pricing structures. For instance, at the CIX-ATL in Atlanta, USA, the first year is free of charge, while at the LONAP in London, United Kingdom, pricing is set to change in April 2026. The INEX LAN2 in Dublin, Ireland, offers 100G on LAN2 free if a paid port on LAN1 of the same or larger capacity is held, showcasing an incentive for larger capacity purchases.

Moving to the second tab, the "Sheet7," the focus shifts to IXPs assigned to various individuals for contact purposes. IXPs such as GigaPIX, THINX, and SOLIX are assigned to Job, while others like Midwest-IX and FICIX are assigned to Samer. Marty has several IXPs under his responsibility, including Any2 IX and CABASE. This tab indicates a structured approach to outreach and communication for these IXPs, showing a clear division of responsibilities among the team members.

In the "ideas for correlations" section, additional dimensions for comparison are suggested, such as whether the IXP has full-time staff or a 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC). The number of data centers within a metropolitan area is also considered, alongside the population size of the metropolitan or country area, and the count of Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) connected to the IXP. These factors could provide deeper insights into the operational capabilities and market reach of each IXP, enriching the analysis of their pricing and service offerings.