Faster Access to Local Websites & Services
E.g., News, banking, school platforms, and government portals load quicker.
Benefits
National Benefits of Guyana’s Internet Exchange Point (IXP)
The establishment of Guyana's first Internet Exchange Point (IXP) brings transformative advantages to the nation's digital landscape.
Reduced Bandwidth Costs
By keeping local data traffic within Guyana, ISPs and network providers avoid paying international transit fees. This can lead to lower operational costs for ISPs, potentially reducing internet prices or improving service offerings.
Boost to Digital Economy and Innovation
Faster and more reliable local internet encourages the growth of tech startups, local content creation, and digital services. This helps build a stronger digital economy, supports e-commerce, and opens opportunities for tech-based entrepreneurship.
Improved Network Resilience
When local services are routed externally, any disruption in international connectivity affects all users. With an IXP, local services remain accessible even if there’s an international outage. This enhances internet reliability and ensures critical digital services (e.g., banks, government portals) remain online.
Faster Local Internet Traffic
An IXP allows internet traffic between local networks (e.g., two Guyanese ISPs or websites) to be exchanged within the country instead of routing through international servers. This greatly reduces latency, resulting in faster load times and better internet performance for local sites and services.
How Guyanese Citizens Will Benefit
The IXP makes local internet faster, more reliable, and more affordable for everyday users. It also opens the door for better online services and innovation within Guyana..
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Potentially Lower Internet Costs
As ISPs save money, some may offer cheaper or better-value internet packages.
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More Stable Internet Connection
Local apps and services stay online even during international outages.
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Growth of Local Apps and Platforms
More Guyanese startups and content creators will thrive, offering services made specifically for local needs.
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