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-====== What is Peering ======
-Peering is the connection of one network operator to another network operator to exchange traffic originated by each network operator.
-The vast majority of peering does not attract traffic charges - it is known as "settlement-free peering".
-Peering takes place in two forms:
-  - **Private peering**
-  - **Public peering**
-===== Private Peering =====
-**Private peering** is where there is a private connection between the two network operators for the purpose of exchanging traffic.
-The physical interconnect is owned jointly by the two operators, and can range from a simple fibre or copper cross-connect in a datacentre, to a long haul link (fibre optic or wireless) between each operators data centre.
-The two operators who are peering with each other manage the link, the traffic levels, and what routes are reachable by the other operator.
-**Private** refers to that the link is entirely a business relationship between the two operators - there is no third party involved in conducting this interconnect.
-===== Public Peering =====
-**Public peering** takes place at a public peering point, commonly known as an Internet Exchange Point (IXP).
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