The Philippine Internet Exchange is a crucial infrastructure that connects the country's internet networks to the global network, enabling faster and more reliable internet access for Filipinos. This exchange point is located in the Philippine Network Operations Center in Quezon City.
The Philippine Internet Exchange is a peering point that allows local and international internet service providers to exchange traffic, reducing latency and improving internet speeds. This exchange point has been operational since 2011.
The Philippine Internet Exchange has been instrumental in improving internet connectivity in the country, especially in rural areas. By connecting the country's internet networks to the global network, the exchange point has enabled Filipinos to access a wide range of online services and resources.
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AMS-IX Expansion and Partnerships
AMS-IX has expanded its global footprint with a new Internet Exchange in Manila, Philippines, marking the 6th IX that HGC and AMS-IX operate together.
The partnership between HGC and AMS-IX aims to enhance the quality of internet worldwide, leveraging AMS-IX's peering expertise and HGC's extensive global network and digital infrastructure.
AMS-IX is one of the world's largest peering hubs, and its partnership with HGC is a significant step towards bridging the gap between the West and the East.
HGC and AMS-IX have successfully launched and fostered four IX's in Hong Kong, Singapore, Chicago, and Bay Area, with AMS-IX Bangkok to go live later this year.
The Philippines has one of the world's highest data usage with over 80 million internet users, making it a prime location for internet exchange.
AMS-IX and HGC are committed to maintaining Hong Kong as the digital gateway for Asia and are eyeing more emerging markets to contribute to the internet community.
The new Internet Exchange in Manila is a strategic move to capitalize on the mass demand for low-latency, resilient, and cost-efficient internet delivery through peering at a premium and neutral internet exchange.
HGC and AMS-IX Launch Manila Internet Exchange
The Philippines is one of the world's highest data usage countries with over 80 million internet users.
This new development is a result of a strategic partnership between HGC and AMS-IX, a world's largest peering hub.
The Manila Internet Exchange is the 6th IX that HGC and AMS-IX operate together, following their successful launches in Hong Kong, Singapore, Chicago, Bay Area, and Bangkok.
The Philippines has a thriving economic development, making it a market cornerstone for IX players.
HGC and AMS-IX are ready to capitalise on the mass demand for low latency, resilient, and cost-efficient internet delivery through peering at a premium and neutral internet exchange.
The new Internet Exchange was officially celebrated during the 10th anniversary festivities of AMS-IX Hong Kong.
Peter van Burgel, Chief Executive Officer of AMS-IX, comments on the launch: "We are excited to launch a new Internet Exchange in the Philippines with a partner with whom we have such a strong and long-standing partnership."
The partnership between HGC and AMS-IX aims to enhance the quality of internet all over the world.
AMS-IX's peering expertise complements HGC's extensive global network and digital infrastructure, resulting in a partnership that can bridge the West and the East.
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HGC and AMS-IX are committed to maintaining Hong Kong as the digital gateway for Asia.
The Manila Internet Exchange is an eminent IX with locally owned fibre infrastructure, paving the way for data centres, OTT, content providers, gaming, cloud service providers, MNOs, and hyperscalers to access the Philippines.
The Philippines is also home to other Internet exchanges, such as Philippine Open IX (PHOpenIX), operated by the Department of Science and Technology — Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI).
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AMS-IX Leadership
AMS-IX Leadership is a key factor in the success of the Philippine Internet Exchange. Peter van Burgel is the Chief Executive Officer of AMS-IX.
Peter van Burgel comments on the launch of the new Internet Exchange, expressing excitement and a strong partnership with HGC. He highlights the shared values and commitment to bringing affordable and high-quality Internet to the world.
The partnership between AMS-IX and HGC is built on a long-standing relationship, with both parties committed to supporting the development of the Internet in the Philippines.
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