The London Internet Exchange (LINX), a leading global Internet Exchange Point (IXP) operator and not-for-profit, member-owned organization, today announced a new initiative at its Northern Virginia interconnection hub, LINX NoVA. The initiative reflects its ongoing commitment to supporting the operational needs of the network community, on a regional and global level.
With over three decades of experience delivering production-grade interconnection services, LINX continues to align its approach with the evolving requirements of ISPs, content networks, cloud platforms, and enterprise companies operating in one of the world’s most critical connectivity markets.
Supporting a Changing Operating Environment
As networks navigate increasing cost pressures and continued traffic growth, LINX has introduced a 15-month no-charge period covering port access and peering services at LINX NoVA.
This initiative is open to existing LINX members undertaking service upgrades, as well as organizations joining LINX for the first time. The promotion will be available for a limited period from 1 June 2026 and applies to an 18-month service term, of which the first 15 months will be provided at no charge.
Rather than a short-term incentive, the move reflects LINX’s broader philosophy as a member-owned organization—to listen, respond, and reinvest in ways that directly benefit the community it serves.
Jennifer Holmes, CEO of LINX, said:
“We recognize that network operators are managing a complex environment right now, from capacity planning to cost control. As a member-owned organization, our role is to listen carefully to the feedback from our membership and monitor trends in the industry, acting where we can. This initiative is about supporting our community in a practical way—creating space for networks to plan, grow, and adapt without immediate pressure.”
A Neutral Interconnection Platform in One of the World’s Busiest Hub
Since launching in 2014, LINX NoVA has established itself as a key interconnection point within Ashburn’s “Data Center Alley”, widely recognized as one of the largest and most strategically important internet hubs globally.
Operating as a fully resilient, carrier-neutral Internet Exchange, LINX NoVA provides a platform where networks can interconnect efficiently, keep regional traffic local, and simplify their routing architectures across multiple facilities.
The exchange spans five major data center campuses — Equinix, Digital Realty, Iron Mountain, CoreSite, and QTS — and supports a growing ecosystem of over 50 connected networks, including global content delivery platforms like Akamai and Amazon, service providers, and regional ISPs.
Through LINX’s multi-site fabric, participants can establish broad peering relationships via a single connection, reducing complexity while improving connectivity reach.
Enabling Growth Without Friction
The initiative allows existing LINX members to expand their presence within the Ashburn platform, while also giving networks new to LINX the opportunity to integrate, test, and evaluate interconnection strategies over a longer timeframe.
By removing immediate cost barriers, LINX aims to encourage more open peering, greater traffic localization, and stronger interconnection density within the region—outcomes that benefit the wider ecosystem.
Jennifer Holmes continues;
“We want to remind our members why LINX has remained a global leader in interconnection for over 30 years. The difference is in the engineering discipline, the resilience of the platform, and the depth of operational support we provide. Not all IXPs are built the same—and when networks rely on interconnection for critical traffic paths, there’s very little margin for error. Packet loss, instability, or downtime can have a direct and immediate impact on revenue and customer experience. At LINX, we’ve built our reputation on removing that risk, delivering a level of reliability and support that our members can depend on without question.”
Built Around Operational Confidence
LINX’s approach continues to focus on delivering a stable and reliable interconnection environment, backed by:
- A fully redundant exchange architecture designed for high availability
- Continuous monitoring and support via a 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC)
- A distributed and interconnected platform spanning multiple data center sites for resilience, redundancy and flexibility
- Scalable infrastructure supporting evolving capacity requirements
A Long-Term Community Focus
As a mutually governed organization, LINX reinvests into its platform and services for the benefit of its members, rather than external shareholders. This structure underpins its long-term approach to growth, resilience, and community collaboration.
This latest initiative reflects that model in action—providing tangible support where it is needed, while continuing to build a stronger, more interconnected internet ecosystem.