montgomery internet exchange

What montgomery internet exchange does

Montgomery Internet Exchange (MGMix) is a regional internet exchange point (IXP) operating in Montgomery, Alabama. The exchange provides Layer 2 peering services that enable network operators to directly exchange IP traffic at speeds ranging from 10G to 100G, thereby reducing latency and transit costs for participants. The core technical infrastructure consists of four interconnected data center locations (25 Washington Ave., 911 Communication Way, AUBix, and RSA Data Center) linked via 40G to 100G fiber, with redundant 100G paths extending the peering fabric to the Auburn Internet Exchange (AUBix) via AT&T and Spectrum fiber. Members also have access to rack space services for co-locating servers, storage, and networking equipment.

MGMix serves a diverse member base that includes major content and cloud providers (Google, Meta, Microsoft, Cloudflare, Akamai), backbone operators (Hurricane Electric), regional ISPs and fiber carriers (WOW, CSpire, Uniti Fiber, Alabama Lightwave, Pine Belt Telephone, GIGSOUTH, Hayneville Fiber Transport, Whitesky Communications, Benchmark Communications), universities (Alabama State University, Auburn University at Montgomery), and government entities (City of Montgomery, Montgomery County Commission, State of Alabama). The exchange's stated operational goal is to make all connections 'One Hop Away' for regional networks, with active expansion planned in all four cardinal directions beyond Montgomery.

The business model is subscription-based recurring revenue from member peering fees and rack space colocation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and requires direct inquiry via [email protected], with multi-year contracts typical for IXP membership. MGMix is owned by a public-sector consortium (City of Montgomery, Montgomery County, and Maxwell Air Force Base), distinguishing it from privately operated commercial exchanges and providing institutional stability but also constraining it from conventional venture-backed growth strategies. GTM is community-led, driven through the ALANOG (Alabama Network Operators Group) association and formal member application/MOU processes.

Name

montgomery internet exchange

Legal name

Montgomery Internet Exchange

Website

https://mgmix.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Montgomery Internet Exchange (MGMix) is a publicly-owned regional internet exchange point in Montgomery, Alabama providing 10G to 100G peering, colocation, and interconnections for ISPs, universities, government entities, and major content providers including Google, Meta, and Microsoft.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Internet Exchange Services

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) & Peering Services (HDABALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interconnection-Focused Colocation (IX / Meet-Me-Room Ecosystems) (HDABACAF), Carrier Interconnection & Peering Exchanges (IXPs, private interconnect, cross-connect) (HDAIAEAG)

Keywords

• Internet exchange services
• Network peering services
• Carrier interconnection infrastructure
• Colocation data center
• Regional IXP operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Montgomery

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Member Peering Services: Membership-based peering services where network operators pay to connect and peer traffic at the exchange. Includes rack space services for member equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Montgomery Internet Exchange (MGMix) operates a regional internet exchange point (IXP) that provides high-speed network peering services at 10G, 40G, and up to 100G connections, enabling ISPs, carriers, universities, government entities, and content and cloud providers to directly exchange traffic. The exchange offers colocation and rack space services across four data center locations in Montgomery, Alabama, and has extended its peering fabric to the Auburn Internet Exchange (AUBix) via 100G redundant fiber links.

Product overview

MGMix is a city-owned internet exchange point (IXP) providing peering services in collaboration with Montgomery County and Maxwell Air Force Base. The core offering is the MGMix Internet Exchange, which enables networks to peer and exchange traffic at speeds ranging from 10G to 100G. The exchange has expanded to offer rack space services at four data center locations, allowing members to co-locate equipment. MGMix is also expanding its peering fabric to include connections with Auburn Internet Exchange (AUBix).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MGMix Internet Exchange Peering Service A regional internet exchange point (IXP) providing BGP-based public peering services for ISPs, carriers, universities, government entities, and content and cloud providers in the Montgomery, Alabama region. Offers port speeds of 10G, 40G, and up to 100G across four interconnected data center locations (25 Washington Ave. Data Center, 911 Communication Way Data Center, AUBix Data Center, and RSA Data Center) and reciprocal peering with AUBix.
• Rack Space and Colocation Services Co-location services that allow MGMix members to deploy servers, storage, caching, and networking equipment at the exchange's four data center locations, connected via 40G to 100G fiber speeds. Designed for network operators that need physical infrastructure presence at the IX to optimize traffic exchange and edge delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Connection speeds up to 100G with redundant fiber from AT&T and Spectrum

Named customers25 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

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No

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ALANOG (Alabama Network Operators Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMGMix operates in association with ALANOG, the Alabama Network Operators Group, which provides community networking and collaboration for network operators in the region.
• AUBix (Auburn Internet Exchange)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMGMix has extended its peering fabric to the Auburn Internet Exchange with 100G redundant fiber connections from AT&T and Spectrum. The partnership enables expanded geographic reach and additional peering opportunities for members of both exchanges.
• Alabama Lightwave Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationAlabama Lightwave provides fiber transport services to MGMix, servicing Bibb and Chilton counties. They are listed as a peering member and technology partner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AUBix (Auburn Internet Exchange): Auburn, Alabama regional internet exchange operating in the same state as MGMix, with which MGMix has a 100G redundant interconnect. Operates as a neutral, community-driven IX with a similar regional ISP, university, and enterprise member mix.
• Seattle Internet Exchange (SIX): Regional, community-operated IX in the U.S. Pacific Northwest that provides neutral peering for ISPs, content providers, and enterprises in a single metro area. Highly comparable in operating model and member profile to MGMix, though serving a different U.S. region.
• Florida Internet Exchange (FL-IX): Regional, volunteer-run internet exchange operating across multiple Florida data centers. Directly comparable to MGMix as a small-scale, community-driven U.S. regional IX serving a similar mix of ISPs, content networks, and educational institutions.
• Houston Internet Exchange (HOUIX): Regional, neutral internet exchange serving the Houston metro area with multi-site data center presence and peering services for local ISPs and content providers. Directly comparable in scope, scale, and member mix to MGMix's Montgomery, AL operation.
• AMS-IX (Amsterdam Internet Exchange): One of the largest neutral internet exchanges in the world, based in Amsterdam. Operates as a non-profit, member-governed IX — the same structural model MGMix applies — and serves the same categories of content, cloud, and carrier members.

Broad incumbents

• Equinix: Global operator of carrier-neutral IBX data centers and one of the largest internet exchange platforms (Equinix Exchange) globally. Comparable as the dominant interconnection ecosystem in which many of MGMix's members (Google, Meta, Cloudflare, Akamai) also participate.
• CoreSite (American Tower): Operates a national footprint of carrier-neutral data centers with the Any2Exchange peering fabric. Comparable as a multi-metro colocation + IX provider serving the same hyperscaler and content network customers as MGMix, though at much larger scale.
• DE-CIX: One of the world's largest internet exchange operators, running carrier-neutral IXes across multiple continents including Dallas. Comparable as a multi-region IX serving similar content, cloud, and ISP members, with substantially greater scale and geographic breadth than MGMix.
• LINX (London Internet Exchange): One of the largest and longest-running neutral internet exchanges globally, serving hundreds of member networks. Comparable as a community-led, member-governed IX model — the same operational philosophy MGMix applies at regional scale.
• QTS Realty Trust (GDS): Large-scale, multi-metro data center operator offering hyperscale and interconnection services including carrier-neutral meet-me-room ecosystems. Comparable as a broader colocation/interconnect incumbent whose interconnection ecosystems overlap with MGMix's target member base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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