The peering world can be very exciting and if you’re just getting started we would like to review some of the basics. So let’s begin by defining what peering is: Peering is when two or…
McAllen, the official south pole of Texas, is home to the MEX-IX, an internet exchange point (IXP) on the border established and operated by MDC Data Centers to enable international carriers and content providers to…
The MEX-IX is an Internet exchange platform located in our data center in McAllen, Texas, where the largest concentration of Mexican networks are gathered. The MEX-IX is also the first IXP to focus on establishing…
Colocating on the border in cities like El Paso is essential for networks that want to service the Mexican market successfully. The network infrastructure in Mexico splits traffic into two segments, routing the North through…
Why is neutrality important in our industry? And why is a neutral colocation option in El Paso critical for international carriers to successfully service the Mexican market? Today we will be exploring these topics and…
At MDC we believe in equipping our data center facilities with the necessary elements that enable our customers to maintain a smooth operation and to meet the challenges they face. MDC El Paso, the only…
All peering at an internet exchange point (IXP), like the MEX-IX, requires Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) sessions to be established between two or more participating members. BGP enables networks to announce their IP addresses to…
The telecom industry is well known for its careful planning but even these companies need an extended team to help they need support whether it’s before, during, or after the start of a service, when…
In Mexico there are over 80.6 million Internet users with a growing demand for data consumption. Now more than ever, it is important for ISPs, content providers, and Tier-1 networks to consider establishing a presence…
Internet use in Mexico has increased consistently and it is estimated that the number of Internet users will increase to 91.6 million by 2021. This trend has caused a growing need for IP transit and…
