AMS-IX
AMS-IX is a neutral, member-based association operating 15 global internet exchange platforms across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. It provides Layer 2 interconnection, remote peering, and IX-as-a-Service to 1,300+ networks including hyperscalers, CDNs, and ISPs.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1994
- HeadquartersAmsterdam, Netherlands
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What AMS-IX does
AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange B.V.) is a neutral, member-based association that operates a global portfolio of internet exchange platforms, headquartered in Amsterdam and serving as part of the Netherlands' 'third mainport' alongside Rotterdam and Schiphol. Founded in 1994 at the Amsterdam Science Park by academic institutions (NIKHEF, SARA, CWI, SURFnet, NLnet) and incorporated as AMS-IX B.V. in 2000, the company has grown to 15 directly operated platforms plus four 'Powered by AMS-IX' white-label exchanges spanning Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean, with active US platforms scheduled to close in March 2026.
The core product is a shared Layer 2 Ethernet interconnection fabric built on photonic cross-connects (Glimmerglass, introduced 2003) and Extreme Networks / Juniper switches, supporting 1GE through 400GE ports and 15.036 Tb/s peak traffic (April 2026) across 914 connected networks in Amsterdam and nearly 1,300 globally in 70 countries. The platform is augmented by Mobile Peering (GRX), Private Interconnect, Closed User Group, Data Centre Interconnect, Anti-DDoS, Public/Private NTP, and BGP Peering Training. AMS-IX co-developed the IX-API standard with DE-CIX and LINX and participates in the Mplify Alliance for LSO-based automation.
Revenue is generated through monthly subscription fees on a tiered port-capacity pricing model (1GE to 400GE), supplemented by managed remote-peering services (EasyAccess), the IX-as-a-Service franchise model, reseller partnerships (RETN, HGC, Sify, Megaport), training, and a freemium tier (Bright Networks Club) for small networks. Customer segments span content providers/CDNs (Meta, Netflix, TikTok, Microsoft, Google), telecom carriers (Vodafone, Odido), ISPs, cloud providers, and emerging networks; distribution is direct at Equinix data centers and via partner resellers across the EMEA and APAC footprint.
AMS-IX firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AMS-IX
- Legal name
- Amsterdam Internet Exchange B.V.
- Website
- https://ams-ix.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1994
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- AMS-IX is a neutral, member-based association operating 15 global internet exchange platforms across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. It provides Layer 2 interconnection, remote peering, and IX-as-a-Service to 1,300+ networks including hyperscalers, CDNs, and ISPs.
- Ownership category
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AMS-IX industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Internet Exchange / Network Interconnection Services
- NAICS
- Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)
- SIC
- Communications Services, Nec (4899)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) & Peering Services (HDABALAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Carrier Interconnection & Peering Exchanges (IXPs, private interconnect, cross-connect) (HDAIAEAG), Carrier-Neutral Interconnect & Meet-Me Room (MMR) Services (HDABALAD)
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Where AMS-IX is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Amsterdam
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices13 records
Markets served
AMS-IX business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Interconnection Platform Access: AMS-IX charges fees for access to its interconnect platform, including physical ports and access connections. Customers pay monthly fees (billed monthly or as otherwise agreed) for port connectivity, with pricing based on port capacity and type. Port sizes include 1GE, 10GE, 100GE, and 400GE options.
- Remote Peering Services: AMS-IX offers remote peering solutions allowing customers to connect to AMS-IX platforms from remote locations without physical presence at data center locations. This includes EasyAccess service bundling IP transport and peering port, and IX-as-a-Service for organizations wanting to establish their own internet exchanges.
- Professional and Training Services: AMS-IX offers BGP Peering Training and technical support services. The company also provides professional services including hands-on training days and community events through initiatives like the Bright Networks Club.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Port-based pricing tier |
| Freemium | Monthly | Bright Networks Club - Free entry tier for small networks |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
AMS-IX product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AMS-IX operates neutral internet exchange platforms providing Layer 2 Ethernet-based peering infrastructure that enables networks (ISPs, CDNs, content providers, telecom carriers) to exchange internet traffic. Connected parties purchase port-based subscriptions (1GE to 400GE) at carrier-neutral data centers in Amsterdam and globally. The platform is extended via remote peering, IX-as-a-Service for white-label exchange deployment, and complementary services such as anti-DDoS, NTP, BGP training, and route server management.
Product overview
AMS-IX operates a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on its core Interconnect Platform—a shared Layer 2 Ethernet infrastructure enabling internet traffic exchange between networks. The platform is supported by approximately 16 Internet Exchange locations across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, either directly operated or delivered via the 'Powered by AMS-IX' program. The core peering service is complemented by specialized services including Mobile Peering (for GRX/interconnect traffic), Private Interconnect, Closed User Group, and Data Centre Interconnect. Remote access is enabled through EasyAccess (bundled transport and port), Remote Peering, and IX-as-a-Service (for organizations launching their own exchanges). Supporting services include Anti-DDoS protection, Public/Private NTP time services, BGP Peering Training, and Innovation Services. The ecosystem connects over 900 networks globally, with major content providers (Meta, Netflix, Microsoft, TikTok), telecom providers, and ISPs exchanging traffic at scale.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Powered by AMS-IX: A franchise model allowing partners to operate Internet Exchanges using AMS-IX infrastructure, software, and operational support.
- IX-as-a-Service (IXaaS)
- EasyAccess
- Bright Networks Club
Products and services
- Internet Peering Core peering service allowing Internet Service Providers, CDNs, and other networks to bilaterally exchange internet traffic over the AMS-IX fabric through port subscriptions (1GE to 400GE).
- Mobile Peering Specialized peering service for mobile operators to exchange mobile-specific traffic including GRX (GPRS Roaming Exchange) and other mobile interconnect traffic.
- Private Interconnect Dedicated private interconnection service for point-to-point connectivity between specific networks outside the shared peering fabric.
- Closed User Group Enables a group of connected parties to exchange traffic among themselves while being isolated from the broader peering community.
- Data Centre Interconnect Service launched in 2023 enabling connectivity between data centers using AMS-IX infrastructure for enterprise and carrier interconnection.
- EasyAccess Remote connectivity solution that bundles IP transport and peering port access, enabling networks to connect to AMS-IX without requiring physical presence at an AMS-IX PoP.
- Remote Peering Allows networks to participate in AMS-IX peering without having physical infrastructure at AMS-IX locations, using remote transport connections.
- IX-as-a-Service Fully managed solution launched in 2019 providing pre-configured hardware, software, and wiring for organizations to set up and operate their own Internet Exchange; AMS-IX handles operational management via its NOC.
- BGP Peering Training Training service providing hands-on education on BGP peering configuration and best practices for network operators.
- Innovation Services Experimental and emerging services for testing new interconnection technologies and protocols on the AMS-IX platform.
- Public Network Time Protocol (NTP) Satellite-independent time service launched in early 2026 to protect critical digital infrastructure by providing accurate and secure time synchronization.
- Private Network Time Protocol (NTP) Private time synchronization service for organizations requiring dedicated time protocol access.
- Anti-DDoS Distributed Denial of Service protection service to safeguard connected networks from volumetric and application-layer DDoS attacks.
- AMS-IX Interconnect Platform (Amsterdam) The core Layer 2 Ethernet infrastructure enabling networks to exchange internet traffic through a shared peering fabric. Operates at multiple data centers in Amsterdam using photonic cross-connects and Ethernet switches; connects 914 networks with 15.036 Tb/s peak traffic.
Quantifiable outcome
- 15.036 Tb/s peak traffic capacity enabling millions of simultaneous high-bandwidth activities
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use AMS-IX
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
AMS-IX technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
Feature6 records
AMS-IX partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.
- Telecom Society (Netherlands)minorAMS-IX joined Telecom Society in the Netherlands as a corporate member to strengthen collaboration within the Dutch telecom and digital infrastructure ecosystem. Rationale is increasing interconnection between internet and telecom sectors, seeking to work with other market parties on building secure, resilient digital infrastructure.
- MplifycoreAMS-IX joined the Mplify Alliance to collaborate on LSO APIs for IP peering, cloud on-ramp connectivity, and AI-driven traffic exchange. Partnership aims to establish standardized automation frameworks across the interconnection ecosystem, enabling more scalable, interoperable, and programmable Network-as-a-Service environments.
- RETNcoreRETN became first AMS-IX reseller to offer 400G port connectivity. Recognized as Best AMS-IX Reseller for 2023. RETN expands AMS-IX reach through REMOTE-IX service including 'One Port' solution allowing customers to connect to multiple IXs through single physical port.
- Chief Telecom / Taipei Internet Exchange (TPIX)coreStrategic MOU between TPIX, AMS-IX Hong Kong, and HGC Global Communications to provide seamless traffic exchange between Taipei and Hong Kong. Enables customers to expand network resources across Asia with one-stop-shop solution, accessing AMS-IX exchanges in Singapore, Bangkok, Manila, Amsterdam, Bay Area and Chicago through HGC's global connectivity network.
- Extreme IXcoreStrategic partnership in India to simplify connection to AMS-IX Mumbai. Using Extreme IX's fabric spanning 40 locations across 6 cities, customers can access AMS-IX Mumbai from 15 PoPs without physical presence at AMS-IX PoP locations. Reduces costs for transport, colocation and equipment.
- DE-CIXcoreCollaboration on IX-API (Internet Exchange Application Programming Interface) initiative to advance internet exchange standards. DE-CIX's proprietary extension for Cloud Router has been integrated into the core IX-API specification. Joint work on LSO APIs for IP peering, cloud on-ramp connectivity, and AI-driven traffic exchange.
- International Gateway Company Limited (IGC)corePartnership for AMS-IX Bangkok, with IGC providing IX infrastructure, network, and operations in Bangkok while AMS-IX provides technical support and operational management. HGC serves as commercial partner and marketing arm.
- irix (PP Telecom)corePartnership to develop 'Powered by AMS-IX' internet exchange for Borneo. irix/PP Telecom uses IX-as-a-Service solution to establish neutral connectivity hub for CDNs, ISPs, and carriers. AMS-IX provides NOC operational management and technical expertise.
- EquinixcoreAMS-IX Singapore and other platforms are located at Equinix data centres globally. Equinix provides carrier-neutral colocation facilities hosting AMS-IX equipment and enabling customer connections from 3000+ data centres worldwide.
- LINX (London Internet Exchange)coreCollaboration on IX-API initiative. LINX implemented and released network statistics feature as part of the IX-API standards. Working with AMS-IX and DE-CIX on LSO APIs for interconnection automation.
- Sify TechnologiescorePartnership for AMS-IX Mumbai, established 2017 with Sify providing infrastructure support for the India platform. Sify operates as local infrastructure partner enabling AMS-IX presence in the Indian market.
- HGC Global CommunicationsflagshipLong-standing strategic partnership since 2012, with HGC serving as commercial partner for AMS-IX platforms in Hong Kong (first Asia partnership), Singapore, Bangkok, Bay Area, and Chicago. 10-year anniversary celebrated in March 2023. HGC provides commercial partnership, marketing, and network infrastructure across Asia and US.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves20 records
Expansion highlights6 records
AMS-IX competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- SwissIX: SwissIX is a neutral, member-based internet exchange in Zurich serving Swiss ISPs, CDNs, and enterprises. It is a smaller direct peer to AMS-IX in governance and product model, serving as a useful comparable for pricing and member economics in a developed European market.
- LINX (London Internet Exchange): LINX is one of the world's largest neutral IXPs, based in London with additional UK peering points. Like AMS-IX, LINX is a member-based non-profit association, operates L2 peering fabrics with 100GE/400GE ports, and is a co-founder of the IX-API initiative, making it a direct operational and governance peer.
- NL-IX: NL-IX is a neutral, member-based internet exchange headquartered in the Netherlands, operating a distributed L2 peering fabric across dozens of European data centers. It is a direct domestic peer to AMS-IX, competing for the same Dutch and European networks with comparable port-based pricing models.
- France-IX: France-IX operates neutral IXPs in Paris and Marseille, providing L2 peering and remote peering services to ISPs, CDNs, and content providers across Europe and to the MENA region. It is a direct peer in scale, governance (member-based association), and product scope, often cited alongside AMS-IX as part of the European IX ecosystem.
- DE-CIX: DE-CIX is the largest internet exchange operator globally by peak traffic, headquartered in Frankfurt with exchanges across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia. It is the most directly comparable peer to AMS-IX: similar L2 Ethernet fabric, route server architecture, 100GE/400GE port focus, and a co-founder of the IX-API standard alongside AMS-IX and LINX.
Regional players
- JPIX: JPIX is a Japanese neutral IXP operating in Tokyo and Osaka, offering L2 peering, route servers, and remote peering to domestic and international networks. It is a regional peer comparable to AMS-IX in product scope and customer segments, but operating primarily in Japan.
- BBIX: BBIX is a Japanese internet exchange operated by SoftBank, providing L2 peering services in Tokyo and Osaka and partnering with global IXPs. It is a regional peer with similar technology (L2 fabric, route servers, 100GE ports) and serves overlapping hyperscale and ISP customer segments in APAC where AMS-IX also competes.
- MegaIX (IX Australia): MegaIX is Australia's largest neutral IXP, operating open peering fabric across multiple Australian cities. It is a regional peer, comparable in mission (neutral L2 peering, 100GE/400GE ports, member-based governance) but operating in a different geography than AMS-IX.
Broad incumbents
- Equinix Fabric: Equinix Fabric (formerly Equinix Cloud Exchange) is the interconnection layer inside Equinix's global colocation platform, offering virtualized cross-connects and direct cloud on-ramps across 50+ metros. It is the dominant broad incumbent that competes with IXPs (including hosting AMS-IX PoPs at Equinix facilities) by offering software-defined interconnection as part of a much larger colocation business.
Emerging players
- NetIX: NetIX is a global connectivity platform combining an IXP fabric with remote peering, content delivery, and a multi-route exchange across more than 30 data centers. It is an emerging player with meaningful product overlap to AMS-IX's remote peering and IX-as-a-Service offerings, particularly attractive to mid-tier networks.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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AMS-IX leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
AMS-IX subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries12 records
AMS-IX funding detail
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Funding rounds
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Frequently asked questions about AMS-IX
What does AMS-IX do?
AMS-IX operates neutral internet exchange platforms providing Layer 2 Ethernet-based peering infrastructure that enables networks (ISPs, CDNs, content providers, telecom carriers) to exchange internet traffic. Connected parties purchase port-based subscriptions (1GE to 400GE) at carrier-neutral data centers in Amsterdam and globally. The platform is extended via remote peering, IX-as-a-Service for white-label exchange deployment, and complementary services such as anti-DDoS, NTP, BGP training, and route server management.
Is AMS-IX a public or private company?
AMS-IX is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was AMS-IX founded?
AMS-IX was founded in 1994. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is AMS-IX based?
AMS-IX is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does AMS-IX make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Interconnection Platform Access are the primary driver. The others are remote Peering Services and professional and Training Services.
Who are AMS-IX's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are SwissIX, LINX (London Internet Exchange), NL-IX, France-IX and DE-CIX. Regional players are JPIX, BBIX and MegaIX (IX Australia). Equinix Fabric is listed as a broad incumbent. NetIX is listed as an emerging player.
Does AMS-IX have an API?
Yes. AMS-IX participates in the IX-API (Internet Exchange Application Programming Interface) initiative, an open standard for automating internet exchange services. The IX-API specification expanded in 2023 to include Layer 3 routing functions and BGP configuration for cloud services. A Terraform provider has been developed for infrastructure management (accessible on the official Terraform Registry), and an open-source Python client called pyixapi has been developed for Peering Manager integration.
What industry is AMS-IX in?
AMS-IX's product category is Internet Exchange / Network Interconnection Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDABALAC, Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) & Peering Services, with a secondary code of HDAIAEAG, Carrier Interconnection & Peering Exchanges (IXPs, private interconnect, cross-connect). Its NAICS code is 51711 and its SIC code is 4899.