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FreeBIX added value
Your network is a critical part of your business and has a deep and lasting impact on your company reputation. With FreebIX you have the ability
to manage your bandwidth costs on a scalable and performance driven platform.
General
- What is FreeBIX?
FreeBIX is an internet exchange. Learn more about FreeBIX on our About FreeBIX section.
- What is an Internet Exchange?
The Internet consists of many independent networks. An Internet Exchange is a place where Internet Service Providers and
Enterprises can interconnect these networks and exchange traffic with each other. This exchanging of national and/or international
IP traffic on an Internet Exchange is generally known as "peering".
- What is peering?
Peering is the exchange of traffic between two independent networks. In order to settle the terms to which this exchange takes
place the providers use peering agreements which often do not include an exchange of money. This helps to reduce the costs of IP
traffic in a significant way.
- What are the requirements for becoming a FreeBIX member?
- You need a public, non-private ASN (Autonomous System Number)
- One or more public, non-RFC1918 IP addresses.
- Use BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) on the FreeBIX platform.
- Offer an Internet related service.
- Have at least one or multiple 24/7 operational contacts.
- What are the requirements for becoming an associate FreeBIX member?
- If you don't comply with the requirements for a full member, but play an active part in the Internet community.
- If you want to donate financial contributions or sponsor the FreeBIX project.
- Have a common interest for the FreeBIX organisation and the FreeBIX platform.
- Receive an honaray position which is appointed by the Executive Board.
- How do I become a member of FreeBIX?
- How do I know if I have been accepted as a member?
Once you have been approved by the Executive Board, a letter will be posted to you detailing what you must do next.
