Meta's Updated Global Internet Exchange Point Policy and Long-Tail Network Strategy

Learn about Meta's updated global Internet Exchange Point (IXP) policy in this 15-minute lightning talk that details US and Canada-specific data while illustrating the significance of smaller "long-tail" networks in Meta's mission to connect people. Discover Meta's strategic move away from route-server peering toward bilateral, automated, and self-service peering approaches, understanding that this represents a shift in operational methodology rather than a fundamental change in peering policy. Explore how these policy changes specifically empower smaller networks by streamlining the peering process and examine Meta's continued commitment to open interconnection practices that support the broader internet ecosystem.