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DE-CIX: The World's Largest Internet Exchange
DE-CIX Frankfurt regularly processes over 14 Tbps of peak traffic — more than any other internet exchange globally. Being on DE-CIX means your server has direct low-latency paths to hundreds of ISPs, CDNs, and cloud providers without traversing expensive transit networks.
European Latency from Frankfurt
- London: 12-18ms
- Amsterdam: 8-12ms
- Paris: 10-15ms
- Berlin: 8-12ms
- Warsaw: 18-25ms
- Stockholm: 25-35ms
GDPR Hosting Compliance
Germany's BDSG (Federal Data Protection Act) complements GDPR with additional requirements. Hosting in Germany provides strong GDPR positioning for businesses serving European customers and requiring data residency within the EU.
FAQ
Is Frankfurt or Amsterdam better for European hosting?
Frankfurt is generally preferred for Central and Eastern Europe due to DE-CIX centrality. Amsterdam (AMS-IX) is comparable for Western Europe. Power Down operates in Frankfurt for maximum European interconnection.
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European Infrastructure via Equinix Frankfurt
Power Down Frankfurt node through Equinix for EU-optimized hosting.
