China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
IXP Tracker
IXPs are present in 1 of the 13 population centers over 300,000. In general, when networks use an IXP rather than direct transit, it reduces the reliance on international traffic. This can help keep parts of the Internet available, even during disruptions or outages.
- Region
- Asia
- Sub-region
- Eastern Asia
- Population
- 7,524,100
Total number of IXPs, as listed in PeeringDB. Last updated February 2026.
IXP membership and capacity
One way to measure the strength of IXPs in the Internet landscape is to look at membership and capacity. Larger networks tend to bring more capacity, which can benefit all members.
Measures changes in membership and capacity across all IXPs in Hong Kong, as shown in PeeringDB as of February 2026.
Domestic network coverage at IXPs in Hong Kong
The proportion of 760 active networks in Hong Kong that can exchange traffic through IXPs.
of networks are either members of IXPs themselves, or they are customers of IXP members. A higher percentage can indicate that IXPs play an especially significant role in a country’s Internet landscape.
Region
- Asia average50%
- Eastern Asia average11%
Locally cached content
of the 1000 most-visited websites in Hong Kong can be accessed through an in-country server or cache. A higher percentage suggests more efficient traffic and faster speeds for Internet users.
Country profile
- Market competition
- Very Good
- International connections
- Very Good
Internet Exchange Points in Hong Kong
This list uses the data available in PeeringDB, which is based on self-reported data from IXPs and their members. We include all active IXPs that list 3 or more members. Last updated in Pulse February 2026.
| IXP Name | Location | Physical locations | Number of members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akaere Internet Exchange HongKong Point - AKIX - HKG | HongKong | 0 | 5 |
| Amsterdam Internet Exchange Hong Kong - AMS-IX Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 2 | 46 |
| Aperture Internet Exchange - Aperture-IX | Hong Kong | 1 | 12 |
| BGP.Exchange - Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 1 | 35 |
| BroadBand Internet eXchange Hong Kong - BBIX Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 2 | 91 |
| Ciallo～(∠·ω< )⌒★ Internet Exchange Point - Ciallo～(∠·ω< )⌒★ IX - HK | Hong Kong | 2 | 4 |
| DataSphere Internet Exchange (Hong Kong) | Hong Kong | 1 | 25 |
| Equinix Internet Exchange Hong Kong - Equinix Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 4 | 241 |
| Hong Kong Global Internet Exchange | Hong Kong | 9 | 20 |
| Hong Kong Internet Exchange - HKIX | Hong Kong | 6 | 266 |
| iAdvantage Internet Exchange - IAIX | Hong Kong | 1 | 7 |
| LoLi-IX - HKG | Hong Kong | 1 | 5 |
| Nephren Internet Exchange - Nephren IX | Hong Kong | 0 | 3 |
| Protocol 7 IX - Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 0 | 13 |
| SAKURA IX Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 0 | 8 |
| ZX Internet Exchange Hong Kong (X) - ZXIX Hong Kong (X) | Hong Kong | 0 | 68 |