POINTS OF PRESENCE
CANIX is present in key Canadian cities, enabling faster, more reliable interconnection. Each location supports local data exchange, boosts performance, and reduces long-haul traffic.
AVAILABLE IN Montreal
WHAT IS CANIX?
CANIX is a Canadian Internet Exchange Point (IXP) operator where networks, cloud platforms, data centers, and telecoms interconnect directly and securely. We operate a neutral, open infrastructure in major Canadian cities to optimize routing, reduce latency, and boost performance.
By keeping data local, CANIX enhances privacy, lowers transit costs, and supports Canadian digital sovereignty. Our mission: strengthen Internet resilience in Canada and improve North American communications efficiency.
CANIX SERVICES
CANIX provides essential Internet Exchange services that enhance routing, improve efficiency, and reduce transit dependency for Canadian networks.
frequently asked questions
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What is an Internet Exchange (IX) and how does it work?
An Internet Exchange Point (IXP) is a physical infrastructure where multiple networks such as ISPs, cloud providers, and enterprises interconnect to exchange traffic directly. This helps reduce costs, improve performance, and lower reliance on third-party transit providers.
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Why should I connect to CANIX?
Connecting to CANIX allows your network to reduce transit costs, improve performance for latency-sensitive applications like VoIP and video, and route traffic locally within Canada. It also enhances privacy and sovereignty by keeping your data within national borders. Our neutral and secure infrastructure is supported by seasoned interconnection professionals.
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What is the difference between transit and peering?
Peering is the direct exchange of internet traffic between networks, usually without a fee, via an IXP. Transit is a paid service where a provider routes your traffic to the broader Internet. Peering improves performance and reduces costs by avoiding third-party intermediaries.
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How does peering work?
Peering works through BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) sessions established between networks connected to the same IXP. Instead of routing through upstream transit providers, peers exchange traffic directly, which results in lower latency and better control over routing.
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What are the benefits of keeping traffic local?
Keeping traffic local improves speed, reduces latency, and enhances user experience especially for real-time services like streaming, gaming, and cloud applications. It also helps preserve data privacy and supports Canadian digital sovereignty.
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How is CANIX different from a data center?
CANIX is not a data center. While we operate inside data center facilities, our role is to enable network interconnection. A data center provides space and power for servers. An IXP like CANIX facilitates fast, neutral, and direct traffic exchange between networks.