Iran (Islamic Republic of)

IXP Tracker

There is 1 active Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in Iran (Islamic Republic of), with a combined total of 3 members as of noviembre 2025.

IXPs are present in 1 of the 28 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.

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Región
Asia
Subregión
Southern Asia
Población
91 567 738
1

Total number of IXPs, as listed in PeeringDB. Last updated noviembre 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 Irán, as shown in PeeringDB as of noviembre 2025.

Domestic network coverage at IXPs in Irán

The proportion of 589 active networks in Irán that can exchange traffic through IXPs.

5%

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.

Región

  • Asia average50%
  • Southern Asia average71%

Contenido almacenado en caché local

30%

of the 1000 most-visited websites in Irán can be accessed through an in-country server or cache. A higher percentage suggests more efficient traffic and faster speeds for Internet users.

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Índice de resiliencia de Internet
43 / 100
Competencia de mercado
Pobre
Conexiones internacionales
Muy Bueno

Internet Exchange Points in Irán

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 noviembre 2025.

IXP Name Ubicación Physical locations Number of members
Tehran IX Tehran 0 3