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.
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