The London Internet Exchange (LINX) announced a new service during its recent member meeting and AGM in London. The initiative focuses on network resilience and is intended to provide mirrored services at reduced costs.
Called LINX Metro Resilience, the service will launch on 1 July 2026. It is designed to enable members and prospective networks to utilise LINX's dual-LAN infrastructure in London, which operates across LON1 and LON2.
An Internet Exchange Point (IXP) is a physical location where different networks connect to exchange internet traffic directly, rather than routing traffic through third-party networks. IXPs help support efficient internet operations by reducing latency, encouraging local traffic exchange, and limiting the need for longer routing paths.
Founded in 1994, LINX has focused on reducing single points of failure within its network infrastructure. In 2002, it introduced LON2 alongside LON1 to increase network resilience. The two platforms operate using different technologies to provide network diversity.
Network resilience remains an important topic in the UK. The King's Speech outlining the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill highlighted plans to strengthen critical national infrastructure against cyber threats. LINX states that it continues to focus on member resilience while also taking account of feedback regarding costs.
Under the LINX Metro Resilience programme, members with mirrored setups on LON1 will receive a 60% reduction in port access and peering service fees on LON2. LINX says the initiative is intended to support broader discussions around network resilience and stability.
LINX has also refreshed the LON2 infrastructure, which is now capable of supporting 400GE connectivity. The upgrade is intended to support future network requirements and capacity growth.
