Lancom Adds GNM-IX Access for Direct International Peering
The integration connects Greek networks to global content platforms via a 100G port, streamlining international traffic.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Data Centers
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Lancom has integrated the GNM-IX international Internet Exchange into its telecommunications service portfolio. This deployment enables customers in Greece to access international peering services without needing to establish local points of presence abroad.
Why it matters
The integration provides expanded capacity and flexible traffic exchange routes for network operators and content providers. By bypassing the need for physical infrastructure in foreign markets, it streamlines connectivity for users in Greece.
Lancom connects to the GNM-IX exchange via a 100G port based in Sofia. This high-capacity link serves as the primary gateway for regional traffic to reach international networks.
The players
Lancom
A telecommunications provider that manages network infrastructure and connectivity services in Greece.
GNM-IX
An international Internet Exchange that facilitates direct traffic interconnection between service providers and content networks.
The details
The connection operates by routing data directly through Lancom's existing network infrastructure, which tunnels traffic to the GNM-IX node. GNM-IX acts as an Internet Exchange (IX) — a physical infrastructure where multiple service providers and content networks interconnect to swap traffic. By anchoring this at a Sofia-based port, Lancom allows local networks to establish direct peering sessions with major global platforms like Meta, Akamai, CDN77, and Hetzner Online.
Timeline
October 22, 2026: Lancom announced the expansion of international peering access.
The Tech Race
This development follows the industry trend toward virtualized peering at major European Internet Exchange points, moving away from hardware-intensive local deployments. It allows regional providers to compete with larger international transit networks by slashing the time and overhead required to reach content providers.
Customers in Greece can immediately leverage the new peering routes to improve traffic latency and routing efficiency. The upgrade requires no new hardware at the customer site, as the capacity increase is handled entirely within Lancom's core network.
The takeaway
Direct peering access signals a shift toward more agile, software-defined network architectures in the region. Monitor whether other regional telecommunications providers adopt similar 100G peering strategies to maintain competitive latency benchmarks in the coming year.
Further reading
For more on the changing requirements for regional network infrastructure, see the latest coverage in Data Centers.
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