Web infrastructure in Iran
Iran hosts 33 internet service providers and two internet exchange points, a small but significant infrastructure for a country of over 85 million people. The IXP count is low relative to population size, reflecting the country's highly centralized and state-managed connectivity. Tehran is the primary hub for network interconnection.
The Iran hosting landscape
Tehran IX, located in the capital, connects three networks and serves as the main peering point for domestic traffic. The second exchange, FCP Network in Arak, has no listed connected networks but adds geographic diversity. The total number of providers is 33, though no specific top operators are named in the factbook.
Tehran is the dominant city for internet infrastructure, home to the largest IXP. Buyers of hosting services include domestic businesses, government entities, and academic institutions that require local data residency under Iranian regulations. The absence of listed data centers suggests limited colocation facilities.
Key facts
- Iran has 33 internet service providers according to the factbook.
- Tehran IX in the capital connects 3 networks directly.
- FCP Network in Arak is the second internet exchange point.
- No data centers are listed in the factbook for Iran.
- Tehran is the primary city for network interconnection.
- Domestic traffic mainly peers through Tehran IX.
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