Benefits

Why the Ludhiana Internet Exchange matters.

The Ludhiana Internet Exchange (LIX) makes the Internet faster, more affordable, and more reliable for the region — from ISPs and content networks to businesses, students, and everyday users.

By keeping data local and reducing dependency on long detours via Delhi or Mumbai, LIX transforms online experience across the northern belt.

Built for speed, savings, and resilience

Local peering removes unnecessary long‑haul transit, bringing round‑trip latency down to 2–5 ms for Punjab‑to‑Punjab traffic. The result is faster browsing, smoother video, and less congestion.

Each gigabit of traffic that stays local can save providers several lakhs per month in transit costs — improving margins while improving service quality.

Who benefits

Benefits across providers, people, and Punjab.

For Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

  • Lower upstream costs by exchanging traffic inside Ludhiana.
  • Faster user experience via local routes and low latency paths (2–5 ms).
  • Access to shared cache servers (Google, Meta, Cloudflare, software mirrors).

For Internet users

  • Ultra‑low latency to local websites and apps (under 5 ms).
  • HD streaming and downloads from nearby cache nodes without buffering.
  • Stable connectivity for local traffic even during national backbone outages.

For society & the digital economy

  • Encourages local hosting and innovation, keeping value and data in Punjab.
  • Strengthens e‑learning and e‑governance with lower latency and fewer bottlenecks.
  • Reduces carbon footprint by avoiding long‑haul paths and unnecessary router hops.

In summary

Connecting networks. Empowering communities.

The Ludhiana Internet Exchange represents a collective leap forward — connecting networks, empowering communities, and transforming the Internet experience for millions across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir.

Faster. Local. Resilient. That’s the promise of LIX.

Get connected

Join the exchange and keep Punjab’s Internet local.

ISPs, data centers, universities, and technology institutions are invited to collaborate with CCERT. Together we can keep traffic, value, and opportunity inside Punjab.

Join the Exchange