AI Performance Begins Where Networks Meet.

We're building regional Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) across the U.S. to reduce latency, improve network performance, and ensure that next-generation AI applications work for everyone.

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About

About Us

Connected Nation Internet Exchange Points (dba IXP.us) is a 50/50 joint venture between national non-profit Connected Nation, Inc. and carrier hotel pioneer Hunter Newby. Our mission is to improve connectivity for everyone by creating neutral network interconnection facilities, called Internet Exchange Points, in regional hub communities across the United States.

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CONNECTED NATION INTERNET EXCHANGE POINTS: IXP.US

Regional IXPs that fuel the next wave of innovation

LOWER LATENCY

Our facilities allow networks to directly connect with one another, or peer on the DE-CIX internet exchange--the largest peering fabric in the world

LOWER WHOLESALE COSTS

We provide local ISPs, school districts, hospitals, and enterprise customers with access to competitive wholesale IP transit providers, which can reduce costs by as much as 90%.

MORE RESILIENT NETWORKS

IXPs allow physical network interconnection with multiple long-haul and metro networks, providing increased physical routing options for local networks and enterprise customers.

DEMOCRATIZING NETWORK INTERCONNECTION ACROSS AMERICA

125

Target Cities

States

250+

Peers on the
DE-CIX Exchange

University Partnerships
(to Date)

Locations

LOCATIONS

Dedicated to Making the Internet Work Better for Everyone

We've identified 125 regional hub cities across the United States that lack neutral network interconnection infrastructure or an Internet Exchange peering fabric. Our "alpha site" at Wichita State University in Kansas is just the beginning of what will be come a national interconnection ecosystem to support low latency connectivity to AI compute, cloud & content providers, streaming networks, and many others.

Target Locations

What are IXPs?

WHAT ARE IXPs? WHY ARE THEY NEEDED?

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) are Internet hubs.

They allow local networks of all types (Internet service providers, transport providers, Tier 1 carriers, mobile networks, education networks, AI data centers, and cloud and content providers—such as Google or Amazon—to “meet,” or directly connect with one another locally to exchange data traffic. This is called “peering.”

Meet the Executive Team

IXP.US is guided by a leadership team with deep expertise in neutral interconnection, broadband infrastructure, and national-scale public–private collaboration. Together, they bring decades of experience designing IXPs, advancing connectivity policy, and executing complex infrastructure projects across the country. Their combined strengths in technical architecture, strategic vision, and program delivery ensure that we can build the regional interconnection fabric required to power the nation’s digital future and the emerging AI economy.

Hunter Newby

Partner / CEO, Newby Ventures

Hunter is a nationally recognized expert in carrier hotels, neutral colocation, and long-haul fiber infrastructure. As the co-founder of multiple major IXPs and a pioneer of carrier-neutral interconnection in the United States, he brings decades of experience building the facilities and frameworks that modern networks depend on. Hunter guides IXP.US's technical vision, ensuring each regional IXP is designed for performance, neutrality, and long-term scalability.

Tom Ferree

Partner / CEO, Connected Nation

Tom serves as the executive leader driving Connected Nation’s mission to expand broadband access and modern connectivity across the country. With deep expertise in public-private collaboration, policy, and community engagement, he oversees IXP.US's strategic direction and ensures alignment with national priorities for economic development, digital opportunity, and infrastructure modernization.

Brent Legg

IXP Group Lead / EVP, Connected Nation

Brent is the architect behind IXP.US's plan to build 125+ regional Internet Exchange Points across the United States. With two decades of experience shaping telecommunications policy, advancing broadband deployment, and developing partnerships with states, universities, carriers, and hyperscalers, he drives the program’s execution and industry engagement. Brent champions the idea that strong interconnection is the foundation of the AI economy and works to bring IXPs to communities that need them most.

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PO Box 3448

Bowling Green, Kentucky 42102-3448

info@ixp.us