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DE-CIX internet exchange infrastructure expansion
Overview
Internet exchange operator DE-CIX has undertaken several infrastructure expansions across different regions. In October 2026, the company expanded connectivity in Bulgaria by linking the BIX.BG exchange point in Sofia to networks in Frankfurt and Istanbul, aiming to provide low-latency access for Balkan networks to cloud and AI services.
Simultaneously, DE-CIX expanded its presence in the United States through a partnership with Digital Realty, increasing its footprint across facilities in Chicago, Dallas, New York, and Phoenix.
In November 2026, DE-CIX announced an agreement with Ooredoo Oman to launch Gulf Gateway-IX, a carrier-neutral internet exchange in Oman scheduled for early 2027. This project will connect Muscat and Salalah via a unified virtual exchange to provide regional resilience and a terrestrial alternative to maritime choke points and Red Sea bottlenecks.
Entities
DE-CIX · Oman · Muscat · Equinix · Ooredoo Oman
Timeline
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesOoredoo Oman and DE-CIX to launch nationwide internet exchange
Ooredoo Oman and DE-CIX will launch Gulf Gateway-IX in early 2027, a nationwide internet exchange connecting Muscat and Salalah to improve regional connectivity and resilience.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesDE-CIX expands internet exchange connectivity in Bulgaria and the United States
DE-CIX is expanding its global footprint by connecting Sofia's BIX.BG to Frankfurt and Istanbul, and doubling its U.S. presence through an expanded partnership with Digital Realty.
Sources
comparethecloud.net · itmagazineme.com