Clear rules for a stable, neutral exchange.

Purpose and Scope

The policy defines the terms under which organizations may request or maintain a connection to PIT Miami's neutral interconnection platform.

Eligibility

• Legally established organization.
• Valid Autonomous System Number.
• Publicly routable IP address space.
• Acceptance of the connection policy.

Technical Requirements

• Use BGP-4 for peering sessions.
• Announce only authorized prefixes.
• Prevent route leaks and misconfigurations.
• Maintain current IRR records and security practices, including IRR/RPKI and anti-spoofing.
• Use IPv4 and IPv6-capable configurations for native peering.

Peering Principles

PIT Miami operates with neutrality and openness. Bilateral and multilateral peering are available at each participant's discretion, and route server use is optional.

Acceptable Use

Illegal activities, malicious behavior, attacks and traffic that disrupts IXP stability are prohibited.

Participant Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the participant connection.
• Maintain a reachable 24/7 NOC contact.
• Address operational incidents promptly.

Availability and Maintenance

PIT Miami aims for high availability. Maintenance windows and operational notices are communicated to participants when required.

Security and Compliance

PIT Miami may filter, suspend traffic or suspend connections in response to operational risks, security risks or policy violations.

Policy Updates

The policy may be updated over time. Continued use of PIT Miami services indicates acceptance of the updated terms.

Liability

PIT Miami is not liable for interruptions, third-party failures or participant misconfigurations.