Internet exchange points – IXP (Internet eXchange Point) is a communication centre-point where Internet traffic is being exchanged. IXP provides the physical infrastructure where providers of access to Internet (Internet service providers – ISPs), content providers, universities, state agencies, local government authorities, operators and other entities can connect and exchange IP traffic.
The IXP members can be ISPs, universities, operators of electronic communications services, content providers, government bodies, large companies etc., against fulfilling minimum technical requirements.