Peering definition

Peering means the direct exchange of internet traffic between internet service providers at an internet exchange;
Peering means the exchange of data directly between Internet service providers, rather than via the internet;
Peering is defined as the exchange of customer packets at the network level between an ISP and MCI, either at a public interconnection point (NAP), or through a direct connection with MCI. Under no circumstances will credits be given for outages involving:

Examples of Peering in a sentence

  • The Peering function enables Subscriber to connect the VPG and the Amazon VPC used by the Subscriber.

  • The Subscriber may use the Peering function in combination with the VPG Type-F Service.

  • Peering, interconnection and purchase of local access service shall not constitute outsourced functions for purposes of this Agreement.

  • Each switch delivers services to and from WinStar customers through interconnect facilities to and from the LEC, IXCs and Internet Peering Points to which WinStar has connections.

  • The Subscriber may use the Peering function in combination with the VPG Type-F Service or VPG Type-G Service.


More Definitions of Peering

Peering means the voluntary physical interconnection of administratively separate Internet networks for the purpose of exchanging traffic between the users of each network.
Peering means the commercial practice under which Internet Service Providers exchange each other's traffic.
Peering. In order to maintain utilization under 60%, by routing traffic more efficiently.
Peering means exchanging Internet traffic with another partner network to connect their ASs and provide communications between their customers.
Peering means platforms run by Verizon Terremark which are layer two switching environments that enable customers, via a single physical connection, to connect and exchange internet traffic with multiple other customers via logical/virtual BGP sessions.
Peering means exchanging Internet traffic with a peer network. It allows the peers to carry traffic from their respective customers, but does not involve carrying traffic to third parties. Peering could be settlement free or paid;
Peering means a process by which two Internet networks connect and exchange traffic;