2020-09-03 Updated port counts over time can be found here: csv png xls

2020-01-15 The route servers now perform additional strict filtering using RPKI.

2020-01-01 10GbE one-time port fee reduced from $2,000 to $1,500. 100GbE one-time port fee reduced from $10,000 to $7,500. No monthly fees.

2017-03-07 The route servers now perform strict filtering using Internet Routing Registry data.

2017-01-11 The route servers now support large BGP communities and prepend communities.

2017-01-01 10GbE one-time port fee reduced from $3,000 to $2,000. 100GbE one-time port fee reduced from $16,000 to $10,000 and optic now included.

2016-05-09 IPv6 and frame size charts have been added to the 5-minute sampling aggregate traffic page. 1-minute sampling is now also available.

2016-01-01 The SIX is @seattleix on Twitter.

2015-01-01 10GbE one-time port fee reduced from $5,000 to $3,000.

2014-09-30 100/40GbE port fees added to join page.

2014-07-23 "Speed" column added to participants page and CSV/TSV files. Thanks goes to PeeringDB.com for this data.

2014-07-22 Route servers are now available. Connect and enjoy!

2011-05-01 "Approx Prefixes" column added to participants page and CSV/TSV files. Thanks goes to PeeringDB.com for this data.

2010-06-21 A multi-year aggregate traffic graph has been added to the bottom of the aggregate traffic page.

2009-07-24 "General Policy" column added to participants page and CSV/TSV files. Thanks goes to PeeringDB.com for this data.

2009-07-17 Added text files containing daily average and maximum traffic levels. Updated daily.

2009-07-13 Added a Topology & Extensions page.

2009-04-03 This web site is now accessible via IPv6.

2008-12-14 The ASN entries on the participants page now link to their respective entry at PeeringDB.com. Please create and/or maintain your entry at PeeringDB.com.

2007-09-02 CSV and TSV file types are now available from the participants page.

2007-06-18 The aggregate traffic page is back up and the SIX is now compliant with the Packet Clearing House documentation BCP for exchange points.