Houston, TX – May 13, 2025 – The wait is over. The Houston Internet Exchange (HOUIX) has officially launched at the Fibertown Houston data center, located at 12031 North Freeway. This strategic deployment marks only the second on-net facility in Houston where HOUIX is directly available – ushering in a new chapter of high-performance connectivity for the region.
HOUIX arrives not with a whisper, but with a roar – positioning Houston alongside the nation’s top-tier interconnection hubs. The deployment of HOUIX at this critical location represents a triumph of collaboration, vision, and deeply technical execution.
HOUIX is a neutral, community-driven Internet Exchange Point designed to make interconnection simple, accessible, and cost-effective. With over 50 participating networks in Houston and no port fees or recurring charges, HOUIX delivers enterprise-grade connectivity at zero cost.
Each participant must have a cross-connect to join HOUIX – and the Fibertown Houston facility is the most cost-effective location in the city to do so.
HOUIX is more than a local peering fabric. The HOUIX@Fibertown deployment also provides extended reach to affiliated Internet Exchanges, including KCIX (Kansas City Internet Exchange) and STLIX (St. Louis Internet Exchange) – enabling wider regional connectivity without added complexity or cost.
HOUIX and Fibertown now invite peers, carriers, content providers, and enterprise networks to join the fabric and be part of the next wave of Internet excellence in Houston.
About HOU-IX
The Houston Internet Exchange (HOUIX) is a free, neutral, distributed peering platform designed to enhance connectivity, reduce latency, and keep local traffic local. HOUIX is committed to growing a robust interconnection ecosystem throughout the Gulf Coast and beyond.
https://houix.net
About Fibertown
Fibertown provides enterprise-grade colocation, disaster recovery, and business continuity services in Houston and Bryan/College Station. With redundant power, cooling, and connectivity, all with a 100% Uptime SLA, Fibertown is a cornerstone for mission-critical infrastructure in Texas.
https://fibertown.com