Supporting a better Internet for Malawians.
The LIONEX’s peering fabric allows networks to directly interconnect and exchange data at a common point, reducing the cost of IP transit.
Email:
contact@lionex.org
Press Release: Malawi launches first Open Neutral Internet Exchange Point
The Government of Malawi, in collaboration with key stakeholders in the technology and telecommunications sectors, is proud to announce activation of the country’s first neutral internet exchange point, the Lilongwe Open Neutral Exchange Point (LIONEX) that is located in the Capital, Lilongwe. LIONEX is poised to revolutionize internet connectivity within the country and across the region
Get Connected
Getting connected to the LIONEX is easy. Just follow these simple steps! Getting Connected Acquire an Autonomous System Number (ASN) and Public IP address space from AFRINIC(link this) or another Regional Internet Registry (RIR). Send us an introductory message through our online contact form which includes your ASN and other basic data about your company/organization. Please also indicate which services you wish to receive from us. We will reply as soon as possible and provide guidance throughout the rest of the joining process.
Services & Membership
Service LIONEX provides neutral, reliable, high-speed peering infrastructure. We support bilateral and multilateral peering via IPv4 and IPv6. Our diverse membership includes local access providers, regional carriers, content providers, the Root DNS, and more. Members Members must have their own network infrastructure, autonomous system number (ASN) and block of IPv4 and/or IPv6 address space. Peering members shall be Network Operators such as ISPs, ICPs, CDNs and any entity that needs to exchange traffic with the other IXP members
