Community Projects

National Internet Exchange Point

Kuwait Internet Exchange (IX.KW)

Building Kuwait's digital future through neutral, reliable, and community-driven internet infrastructure

100+
Connected Networks
Including ISPs, Content Providers, and Enterprises
99.99%
Service Availability
Enterprise-grade Infrastructure
500+
Gbps Capacity
Scalable Architecture
24/7
NOC Support
Professional Operations

About IX.KW

Kuwait Internet Exchange (IX.KW) is a carrier-neutral internet exchange point established to enhance the quality and efficiency of internet services in Kuwait. By providing a central point for networks to interconnect directly, IX.KW reduces the dependency on international transit while improving performance and reducing costs.

Our state-of-the-art infrastructure supports both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols, implementing industry best practices including BGP routing, RPKI security, and automated provisioning through IXP Manager.

Kuwait Internet Exchange Infrastructure

Technical Specifications

  • Carrier-neutral facility with redundant power and cooling
  • Multiple 100GE-ready switch fabric
  • IPv4 and IPv6 support with route servers
  • BGP, RPKI, and IXP Manager implementation
  • 24/7 NOC monitoring and support

Member Benefits

  • Reduced latency and improved network performance
  • Lower transit costs and better bandwidth economics
  • Enhanced network resilience and redundancy
  • Access to local content and cloud providers
  • Direct peering opportunities with regional networks

Community Initiatives

  • Regular technical workshops and training sessions
  • Open-source contributions to IXP infrastructure
  • Knowledge sharing and best practices documentation
  • Regional internet development collaboration
  • Support for local content hosting