United States of America
IXP Tracker
IXPs are present in 39 of the 72 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
- Americas
- Sub-region
- Northern America
- Population
- 340,110,988
Total number of IXPs, as listed in PeeringDB. Last updated December 2025.
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 United States of America, as shown in PeeringDB as of December 2025.
Domestic network coverage at IXPs in United States of America
The proportion of 18,686 active networks in United States of America 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
- Americas average66%
- Northern America average69%
Locally cached content
of the 1000 most-visited websites in United States of America 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
- Broadband coverage per 100 inhabitants
- 38.87
- Internet Resilience Score
- 71 / 100
- Market competition
- Very Good
- International connections
- Good
Internet Exchange Points in United States of America
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 December 2025.