Connect to the largest interconnection ecosystem in North America
DE-CIX leverages the market’s existing IX, the RVA-IX | Richmond Virginia Internet Exchange, and will set up a new interconnection platform in Richmond, Virginia. With our other US Internet Exchanges in New York, Dallas, and Chicago, Richmond will be part of the largest neutral interconnection ecosystem in North America. The integration into the DE-CIX interconnection ecosystem means that connected networks in Richmond will have access to more services, can reach other DE-CIX locations and more ASNs, and enjoy increased redundancy and resilience.
With the nearby Virginia Beach landing station for subsea cables from Europe and South America, Richmond is an international hub for finance, telecommunications, transport, and education – and home to a variety of Fortune 1000 companies.
Why connect in Richmond?
A connection to DE-CIX Richmond saves you cross connect costs and network costs. With just one cross connect to the DE-CIX platform you reach a whole range of networks.
DE-CIX route servers give you direct access to multiple networks without arranging a separate peering agreement with each one. We can get you up and running in just a few days.
If your transit connectivity fails, your peering connectivity is still up. Deciding for DE-CIX's services means making a safe investment with a reliable partner.
Largest neutral interconnection ecosystem in North America
Together, the DE-CIX Internet Exchanges in Chicago, New York, Dallas, and Richmond will create the largest carrier and data center neutral interconnection ecosystem in North America. The interconnected exchanges will offer a low latency path between the four cities – and instant interconnection with hundreds of networks.
Be with us from the start
DE-CIX Richmond will be ready for service in 2021. If you would like to learn more about the networks which are waiting to be connected, please do not hesitate to contact us.
