Internet Exchange Services Yucatán

What Internet Exchange Services Yucatán does

Internet Exchange Services Yucatán A.C. (IXSY) is a non-profit civil association (Asociación Civil) founded in 2018 and headquartered in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, that operates the only neutral Internet Exchange Point (IXP) dedicated to the Yucatán Peninsula. The association provides the physical and logical infrastructure — a common switching platform in Mérida — through which ISPs, WISPs, content providers, government agencies, and universities can exchange internet traffic locally rather than routing it through international transit paths. Its service portfolio includes peering, BGP route servers, RPKI and MANRS routing security, a Routing Security Dashboard, IPv6 support, network infrastructure monitoring, and content caching for social media and streaming, all delivered through a tiered membership structure (Small 1GB, Medium 10–40GB, Large/Socio Proveedor 100GB).

The underlying technology stack is built around standard IXP components — IXP Manager for administration and client portal, BGP route servers for bilateral peering, RPKI for prefix authorization, MANRS-aligned routing security, and tools for BGP and infrastructure monitoring — with no proprietary AI or unique algorithms disclosed. IXSY monetizes exclusively through annual membership subscriptions across the four tiers, with specific pricing not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct: members must hold an Autonomous System Number (ASN) and arrange transport to the Mérida node, and are discoverable through PeeringDB (IX ID 3449) and the IXP Manager portal.

The go-to-market is community-led rather than sales-driven, anchored by the annual IXSY Meeting conference, the IXSY Fellows training program, the Caravana IXSY-WISP MX regional roadshow, webinars, and workshops, with significant institutional support from CANIETI, SECIHTI, SUBSETIC, ITM, UADY, CUDI, Red Clara, LAC-IX, ICANN, Internet Society, and PROMTEL. The organization is governed by an elected Consejo Directivo and Comité Técnico with cross-sectoral representation from industry, government, academia, and private operators, and its operational scope is geographically constrained to southeastern Mexico.

Name

Internet Exchange Services Yucatán

Legal name

Internet Exchange Services Yucatan A.C.

Website

https://ixsy.org.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IXSY is a non-profit civil association operating the only neutral Internet Exchange Point in the Yucatán Peninsula, providing local traffic exchange, peering, routing security, and content caching to ISPs, WISPs, content providers, government entities, and universities in southeastern Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Internet Exchange 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), Interconnection-Focused Colocation (IX / Meet-Me-Room Ecosystems) (HDABACAF), Network Interconnect & Peering / IX Services for Streaming (MPAHAIAG)

Keywords

• Internet exchange point
• Network peering services
• BGP route servers
• ISP interconnection
• IPv6 routing security

Headquarters

HQ city

Mérida

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: IXSY generates revenue through tiered membership plans (Small, Medium, Large, and Socio Proveedor) offering varying port capacities from 1GB to 100GB, along with supplementary services such as content cache access, route server access, and IPv6 support. These memberships provide recurring subscription-based revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IXSY operates a regional Internet Exchange Point (IXP) node in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, enabling ISPs, WISPs, content providers, government entities, and universities to exchange internet traffic locally rather than routing it through international transit. The association provides peering, BGP route servers, IPv6 support, RPKI routing security, MANRS compliance, network monitoring, and content caching delivered through tiered memberships ranging from 1GB to 100GB ports, billed annually.

Product overview

Internet Exchange Services Yucatán A.C. (IXSY) is a civil association operating as an Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in Yucatán, Mexico. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on its IXP core infrastructure, complemented by operational platforms (IXP Manager), network services (Route Servers, RPKI, MANRS, Network Monitoring, Routing Security Dashboard), and IPv6 support. Membership tiers (Small, Medium, Large, Socio Proveedor) provide graduated access to ports (1GB to 100GB), content caching, and event benefits. The organization also runs the annual IXSY Meeting event, the IXSY Fellows training program, webinars, and publishes technical articles on internet exchange topics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Internet Exchange Point (IXP) Yucatán — Peering Service
• IXP Manager
• Route Servers
• IPv6 Support
• RPKI (Resource Public Key Infrastructure)
• Routing Security Dashboard

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction of international traffic costs for local ISPs and WISPs by exchanging Yucatán-bound traffic locally rather than routing through international transit providers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WISP MXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2024WISP MX is a co-organizer of the ISP Capacity & Training session at IXSY Meeting 2024 alongside IXSY and event sponsors. WISP MX represents Wireless ISPs in Mexico and is a key community partner in IXSY's training and capacity-building initiatives.
• LAC-IXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2024LAC-IX (Latin American and Caribbean Internet Exchange) is a regional IXP association that IXSY is part of. LAC-IX representatives presented at IXSY Meeting 2024, strengthening ties between Yucatán's IXP and the broader Latin American IXP community.
• ICANNcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2024ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) participated in IXSY Meeting 2024 with a presentation on domain name system topics. ICANN's involvement supports IXSY's mission to advance internet governance knowledge in southeastern Mexico.
• PROMTELminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2024PROMTEL (Programa de Telecomunicaciones) presented on synergies at IXSY Meeting 2024. PROMTEL is Mexico's telecommunications development program supporting connectivity infrastructure projects nationally.
• Red ClaracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2024Red Clara (Latin American NREN — National Research and Education Network) organized the BELLA II Strategic Dialogue at IXSY Meeting 2024, in collaboration with CUDI, UADY, and IXSY. Red Clara is a key research network partner supporting advanced networking collaboration in Latin America.
• CUDI (Corporación Universitaria para el Desarrollo de Internet)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2024CUDI is Mexico's National Research and Education Network (NREN). It co-organized the BELLA II Strategic Dialogue with Red Clara at IXSY Meeting 2024, along with UADY and IXSY, supporting research network development and internet advancement in Yucatán.
• UADY (Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2024UADY is a key academic partner of IXSY, co-organizing the BELLA II Strategic Dialogue at IXSY Meeting 2024. UADY participates in IXSY's governance and serves as a bridge between academia and the internet infrastructure community in Yucatán.
• UFINETcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 July 2022UFINET is a strategic sponsor of IXSY Meeting 2022. UFINET is a telecommunications company providing fiber optic and connectivity solutions across Latin America. As a sponsor, UFINET supports IXSY's annual conference and network operator community events.
• ArelioncoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 July 2022Arelion (formerly Telia Carrier) is a sponsor of IXSY Meeting 2022. Arelion provides global internet transit and backbone services. Sponsorship indicates a mutual interest in advancing internet infrastructure in southeastern Mexico.
• Internet SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2022Internet Society is a sponsor of IXSY Meeting 2022 and a key international partner supporting IXSY's mission. The organization promotes the open development and evolution of the Internet, aligning with IXSY's goals for Yucatán's internet infrastructure. Internet Society also supports IXSY's World IPv6 Day activities.
• IENTC (Integración en Electrónica y Telecomunicaciones)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 July 2022IENTC is a sponsor of IXSY Meeting 2022. The company provides telecommunications integration and technology solutions in Mexico.
• Totalplay EmpresarialcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 July 2022Totalplay Empresarial is a sponsor of IXSY Meeting 2022 and provides enterprise connectivity services. Totalplay also participates in IXSY's Technical Committee, contributing technical governance to the IXP's operations.
• Instituto Tecnológico de Mérida (ITM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITM is a key institutional partner and member of IXSY's Board of Directors (Secretario del Consejo Directivo). ITM hosts IXSY Meeting events at its Centro de Incubación e Innovación Empresarial facility and contributes technical expertise to the association's governance.
• CANIETI (Cámara Nacional de la Industria Electrónica, de Telecomunicaciones y Tecnologías de la Información)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCANIETI is the national chamber representing the electronics, telecommunications, and IT industries in Mexico. Its representative, María del Carmen Denis Polanco, serves as Presidente del Consejo Directivo of IXSY, providing industry leadership and governance.
• SUBSETIC (Subsecretaría de Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicaciones)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUBSETIC is the government body responsible for ICT policy in Yucatán. Its representative, Diego Roberto Viramontes Suárez, serves as Vocal del Consejo Directivo of IXSY, providing governmental oversight and alignment with public connectivity objectives.
• SECIHTI (Secretaría de Ciencia, Humanidades, Tecnología e Innovación)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSECIHTI is Mexico's federal science and technology innovation agency. Its representative, Geovanna Cecilia Campos Vázquez, serves as Vicepresidente del Consejo Directivo of IXSY, connecting the IXP with national science and technology policy.
• QuattroComminorGTM or Marketing PartnerQuattroCom is a member of IXSY's Board of Directors. The company provides telecommunications and connectivity services in the region and participates in IXSY's governance structure.
• CONECTIKANminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCONECTIKAN is a connectivity organization whose representative, Mario Villamil Arguelles, serves on IXSY's Board of Directors, representing regional network operator interests.
• Redes y Asesorías del Mayab (RAM)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRAM is a regional network services company whose representative, Eduardo Francisco Alvarado Mujica, serves on IXSY's Board of Directors, contributing to governance and representing local operator interests.
• MANRS (Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security)coreTechnology or IntegrationMANRS is an initiative supported by IXSY to improve routing security. IXSY provides MANRS training for network operators and implements MANRS IXP guidelines at its node. MANRS is a global initiative supported by the Internet Society to combat routing incidents.
• ANUIES (Asociación Nacional de Universidades e Instituciones de Educación Superior)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANUIES is Mexico's national association of universities and higher education institutions. IXSY participates in Semana de Internet MX 2025 organized by ANUIES, which serves as a platform for university engagement and internet development collaboration.
• Governments, Universities, Enterprises, and Key Stakeholders in YucatáncoreOthersIXSY's mission relies on active participation from Yucatán's governments, universities, enterprises, and other key actors committed to expanding and continuously improving local connectivity. This broad community collaboration is central to IXSY's operating model as a neutral IXP.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DE-CIX: One of the world's largest IXP operators, running exchanges across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia. Comparable in core offering (carrier-neutral peering, route servers, content cache) but operates globally at vastly greater scale than IXSY.
• France-IX: France's largest IXP, providing neutral peering services across multiple French cities. Comparable to IXSY as a non-profit/member-driven neutral IXP offering route servers and content-related services, but serving a much larger European market.
• Netnod: Swedish IXP operator running multiple IXPs in Scandinavia plus DNS, time, and routing security services. Comparable to IXSY in offering neutral peering plus RPKI and routing security infrastructure, though at much larger geographic and operational scale.
• AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange): Major global IXP serving Amsterdam and multiple international locations. Comparable as a neutral IXP operator with peering, route servers, and member-driven governance; significantly larger and more globally established than IXSY.
• Equinix Fabric: Equinix's global interconnection platform offering private cross-connects and software-defined interconnection inside Equinix IBX data centers. Comparable to IXSY in providing direct network-to-network interconnection, but as part of a much broader data center and interconnection portfolio.
• LINX (London Internet Exchange): One of the largest global IXPs, based in London. Comparable as a member-driven, neutral IXP offering peering and route servers; however it operates at much greater scale and serves a more mature, international market than IXSY.

Regional players

• CABASE (Cámara Argentina de Internet): Argentine IXP association operating multiple NAPs across Argentina. Comparable to IXSY as a regional Latin American non-profit IXP operator focused on local traffic exchange and community building among ISPs.
• PIT Chile (Punto de Intercambio de Tráfico): Chile's neutral IXP for local internet traffic exchange. Directly comparable in mission and operating model (neutral, non-profit, ISP/WISP-focused) to IXSY, though serving the Chilean market.
• IX.br (Brazilian IXP): Brazil's nationwide IXP network operated by NIC.br, comprising dozens of peering points across Brazil. Comparable to IXSY as a non-profit regional IXP model, though at vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Mexico IX (IX.MX): Mexico's largest neutral Internet Exchange Point, based in Mexico City. Directly comparable to IXSY as a Mexican non-profit/neutral IXP offering peering, route servers, and member-driven interconnection for ISPs, content providers, and networks.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IXP_Yucatan
• Facebookfacebook.com/IXPYUC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ixpyuc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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