Internet Exchange Point(IXP)

About the Project

The inauguration of the St. Kitts and Nevis Internet Exchange Point, SKNIX, marked a significant milestone achieved through unprecedented cooperation among the government, the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG), the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), and local Internet service providers (ISPs) within the fiercely competitive local telecommunication sector. Facilitated by the national Department of Technology in the Ministry of ICT and Posts, the process received backing from both regional and international entities.

“With the establishment of a local IXP, there now exists physical infrastructure within the country where Internet service and content providers can converge to interconnect their networks and exchange local Internet traffic. This essentially means that data originating and destined for users within the country no longer needs to traverse through the US or Europe. Put simply, the shorter the distance Internet traffic travels, the faster and more cost-effective its delivery becomes. This leads to reduced expenses for ISPs and enhanced network reliability for Internet users,” expressed Wooding during his address at the ceremony.

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