Peering Policies
Peering Policies
Section titled “Peering Policies”Saddle Network’s peering policies are designed to ensure efficient and reliable interconnection with other networks.
General Peering Principles
Section titled “General Peering Principles”- Open Peering: We encourage open peering arrangements with networks that share our commitment to quality and reliability.
- No Cost Peering: We do not charge for peering when announcing owned resources; however, we expect reciprocal arrangements.
- Quality of Service: We encourage our peers to maintain high standards of service quality, including reliability, and performance.
Peering Costs
Section titled “Peering Costs”As a principle, Saddle Network does not charge for peering arrangements when peers announce their own resources. However, we may consider cost-based arrangements in specific cases where free peering would burden our network or require significant investment in infrastructure.
For no cost peering at IXs, please see Free Peering at IXs.
The following list outlines the types of peering arrangements where we may require cost-based arrangements:
- Transit Peering: If a network requires transit services in addition to peering (i.e. default route or full table), we may consider cost-based arrangements for the transit portion.
- Free IPv6 transit for tunnel peers: We can provide free IPv6 transit to tunnel peers, routed over free transit tunnels from other providers.
- High Traffic Volumes: If a network has high traffic volumes that significantly impact our network, we may consider cost-based arrangements to cover the additional costs incurred.
- Specialized Services: If a network requires specialized services or infrastructure that goes beyond standard peering arrangements, we may consider cost-based arrangements to cover the additional costs incurred.
Peering Types
Section titled “Peering Types”Saddle Network supports various types of peering arrangements to accommodate different network requirements.
- Public Peering: We peer at public Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) where we are a member and maintain a common Points of Presence (PoP).
- Direct Peering: We establish a cross-connect with networks that have a physical presence in our PoPs, allowing for direct peering arrangements.
- Tunnel Peering: Tunnel peering is available for networks that cannot establish a direct physical connection. It is free, capped at 100Mbps, and comes with no SLA or guarantees. See Tunnel Peering for details.
Peering Requirements
Section titled “Peering Requirements”Regardless of the type of peering arrangement, we have a few requirements:
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Dual Stack | We almost exclusively peer with networks that support both IPv4 and IPv6. |
| Technical Capability | Peers must have the technical capacity to maintain a stable and reliable peering session, including support for BGP and IPv6. |
| Routing Policies | Peers must adhere to standard routing policies and practices, including the use of prefix filtering and route validation. |
| No Spam or Abuse | Peers must not engage in any form of spam, abuse, or illegal activities. |
| Current Contact Information | Peers must provide current contact information for technical and operational issues. This includes a valid email address and phone number for the NOC (Network Operations Center) or equivalent team. |
| Good Standing | Peers must be in good standing with Saddle Network and not have any outstanding disputes. This includes compliance with our peering policies and practices, as well as adherence to any applicable laws and regulations. |
Special Note on Good Standing: Saddle Network reserves the right to terminate peering arrangements with networks that are not in good standing, including those that have outstanding disputes or do not comply with our peering policies and practices. We also reserve the right to refuse peering arrangements with networks that do not meet our requirements or pose a risk to our network infrastructure.
Countries We Refuse Peering
Section titled “Countries We Refuse Peering”Saddle Network does not peer with, and may sometimes drop routes to, networks located in the following countries due to legal, regulatory, or operational concerns:
| Country | Type |
|---|---|
| North Korea | Completely Dropped |
| Russia | Partially Dropped |
| Israel | Completely Dropped |
Network Operations Center (NOC) Contact
Section titled “Network Operations Center (NOC) Contact”For peering request, technical or operational issues, and anything related to our network, please contact our Network Operations Center (NOC) at:
- Email: netops@saddle.network
For abuse reports, please contact our Abuse Team at:
- Email: abuse@saddle.network
For legal inquiries, please contact our Legal Team at:
- Email: legal@saddle.network