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Join packet:IX
Non-profit · Open · Seoul, Korea

Peering

Exchange traffic directly at Korea's first open, non-profit Internet Exchange. Lower latency, lower costs — with no commercial agenda standing between you and better connectivity.

0%Commercial markup
99.9%Uptime SLA
OpenTo any ASN holder
SeoulKorea's only open IXP
The packet:IX Difference

No shareholders.
No profit motive.
Just better internet.

Unlike commercial IXPs, packet:IX has no obligation to maximize revenue. Our only obligation is to you — and to the internet community in Korea.

Where do membership fees go?

100% back into infrastructure, operations, and expanding coverage. We publish annual financial reports.

Who controls packet:IX?

Our member community. Major decisions are made transparently with member input. No single corporate entity holds control.

Why non-profit?

The internet works best when exchange points serve the network community — not investors. We exist to improve connectivity, period.

Benefits

Why peer at packet:IX

01

Zero Commercial Markup

We are non-profit. Every fee you pay goes directly into infrastructure — not shareholder pockets. No hidden charges, no upsells.

02

Ultra-Low Latency

Exchange traffic directly in Seoul, cutting unnecessary transit hops. The shortest path between Korean networks runs through packet:IX.

03

Instant Multi-Lateral Peering

Our route servers give you immediate access to all connected networks. One session — every member.

04

Built-in Redundancy

Flexible bandwidths and redundant switching fabric designed for 99.9% uptime, backed by transparent SLAs.

05

Open Governance

No corporate agenda. Community-driven decisions. As a member, you have a voice in how packet:IX is run and where we invest.

06

Full Transparency

Our operations, financials, and infrastructure decisions are open. We publish traffic statistics, route data, and policy changes publicly.

Process

How to start peering

01

Become a Member

Submit your membership application with your organization details and Autonomous System Number (ASN). Our team reviews and approves.

02

Connect Your Equipment

Bring your BGP-capable router to our Seoul colocation facility. Need to connect remotely? See our Remote Peering service.

03

Configure BGP Sessions

Set up BGP peering sessions with our route servers, or arrange bilateral sessions directly with other members.

04

Start Exchanging

Your traffic now takes the shortest, most efficient path — directly across our fabric without unnecessary transit.

Requirements

What you need to join

packet:IX is open to any network operator. Our requirements are minimal by design — we believe the barrier to peering should be as low as possible.

Valid ASN

A registered Autonomous System Number from your Regional Internet Registry (RIR).

BGP-capable router

Any router supporting BGP4 and IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack.

Physical or virtual port

A 1G or 10G port at our Seoul facility, or a Remote Peering connection via a partner.

Signed member agreement

Agreement to our peering policy and acceptable use terms. Published openly at packetix.io/policy.

Ready to peer?

Join Korea's open internet exchange. No markup, no commercial agenda — just direct, efficient connectivity.