Cloudflare Network Interconnect is a service that allows businesses to establish direct physical or virtual connections with Cloudflare's network. This service is available in over 330 cities across 120 countries, with virtual connections possible from over 12,500 locations through network interconnect partnerships. By eliminating intermediary networks, it provides faster performance, reduced unpredictability, and enhanced security for customer traffic.

Key Features

Direct Network Connection Establish direct physical or virtual connections to Cloudflare's network

• Available in over 330 cities across 120 countries
• Virtual connections possible from over 12,500 locations

Exclusive Customer Provisioning Each interconnection is reserved for a single customer

• Ensures traffic isolation and privacy
• Enhances security of data transmission

Cost Optimization Potential for reduced network costs

• Possible reduction in transit provider costs
• Potential lowering of egress costs in cache-miss events

Benefits

Enhanced Performance Improved network performance and reliability

• Faster data transmission with no intermediary networks
• Reduced network unpredictability

Increased Security Improved security through direct connections

• Private connections without internet exposure
• Isolated and private customer traffic

Scalability and Integration Seamless integration with other Cloudflare services

• Enhances benefits from services like Magic Transit, Zero Trust, and Workers
• Allows businesses to scale their solutions effectively