Sector watchdog the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has issued a decision for the establishment of an internet exchange point (IXP) in Jordan.
The decision explains the selection process for an entity to establish an IXP – which the regulator notes will also be used in the future for each new IXP to serve Jordanian territories – as well as the rules for the operation of the exchange, once operational. By setting up an IXP in Jordan, the TFC hopes to reduce operational costs for ISPs and improve access speeds by exchanging and caching traffic locally.
In addition, TRC Chairman Dr Al-Jabour noted that a local exchange would prevent Jordanian internet services being affected by disruption to international cables, and would improve data protection. Under the terms of the regulations, interested parties have 30 days to submit their applications. If no applications are received within 90 days, however, the regulator will contact two or more prospective bidders and invite them to apply.
Source: https://www.commsupdate.com/articles/2020/05/05/trc-issues-decision-on-establishment-of-ixp/