Thank you for considering to join us, our members will be grateful and will gladly peer with you! You are about to become part of making internet traffic cheaper and more accessible for all.
1. Thanks for considering joining!
Join the NSIX peering community and enjoy high-speed, low-latency data exchange with zero recurring costs for most ports. Becoming a part of NSIX is entirely free for 10Gbps and/or 25 Gbps (if applicable per POP) connections—no hidden fees, no ongoing charges. Just plug into our community, connect with other members, and benefit from direct traffic exchanges.
While data centers may charge a small, one-time fee for cross-connects and optics, the value you get from NSIX is ongoing and substantial. Ofcourse, some POPs (Databarn Amsterdam, NIKHEF, Qupra DC) do not charge monthly fees for cross connects. You can also ask us to put in a XC and provide a optic in these pops for a fee of EUR 70,- once off.
NSIX is available in the following pops:
NIKHEF, Amsterdam, NL
DataBarn, Amsterdam, NL
Qupra DC1, Amsterdam, NL
NorthC Kabelweg (fka TDCG), Amsterdam, NL
2. Joining the NSIX Community & options
To become a part of NSIX, all we ask is your commitment to open, community-based data exchange. Here’s what to expect:
As an NSIX Member, you agree to:
Join the NSIX for data exchange and use a Layer 2 VLAN to connect with other members. Default is untagged, however, marketplace services are delivered over a tagged vlan assigned by NSIX.
Possess an IPv4 /24 block and/or an IPv6 /48, as well as your own ASN.
Only use your own IP subnets and refrain from spoofing IPs. Failure to do so results in a permanent closure of port.
Provide accurate information during registration, which will be saved in our database.
Read and adhere to the NSIX service deployment specifications.
Respect all fellow members, NSIX partners, administrators, and abide by European and Dutch law.
Approach NSIX usage with integrity and care, for the benefit of the whole community.
Recognize that NSIX services—including BGP peering, Layer 2 transport, and VLANs—are delivered without formal contract. Participation in NSIX operates on trust and goodwill among members, partners, and technical teams. Any future hardware upgrades by partners are strictly between you and the partner and do not involve NSIX services.
Understand that NSIX is a collective, operating with no liability from any member or partner. You agree to use NSIX "as is" and will not hold any party accountable for potential damages.
Permit the display of your registration details on the NSIX website.
And lastly, once your port is live, take a moment to applaud the community that makes NSIX thrive!
3. NSIX Port Options & Costs
NSIX offers flexible port options based on your needs. The 40G/100G options are cost per port:
10G Port - Free (bring your own optic)
25G Port - Free (bring your own optic) *
40G Port - €100 NRC (one-time fee) + €29/month
100G Port - €200 NRC (one-time fee) + €49/month
* 25G ports are only available in NorthC, Databarn and NIKHEF at this time.