Would you like to join IXPN?
Joining procedures
step 01: Fill the online application form. 
step 02: Sign IXPN membership MOU.
step 03: Pay required fees. 
step 04: Establish a physical connection to IXPN node at your desired. data centre (POP).
step 05: Setup BGP peering and start exchanging traffic.
IXPN services
IXPN offers connections at 100Mbps, 1000Mbps (1G), 10GE, 40GE and 100GE port speeds. IXPN also offers a private interconnect service to allow members to have bilateral connections in a cost-effective way.
You must be an IXPN member before you can sign up for a private interconnect service.
IXPN is expected to yield the following results:
- Immediate drop in connectivity costs as well as cost savings in millions of dollars in offshore internet bandwidth payments.
- Improved security profile of Nigerian internet traffic by ensuring that only international traffic leaves Nigeria.
- Immediate drop in latency from 900 milliseconds to 30 milliseconds for local content.
- Increased e-commerce activities, leading to a reduction in cash transactions.
- Serve as the central point for connecting Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) towards the development of National Research and Educational Network (NREN).
Joining fees
| Service | Payment schedule | Price in Naira (₦) | Price in Dollars ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joining fee | One-off | 250,000 | 611 |
| Membership fee | Quarterly | 65,000 | 159 |
