The CAR-IX is a neutral and independent not-for-profit Internet exchange modeled after the Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX),  one of the worlds most succesful and high quality Internet Exchanges. The CAR-IX platform has been designed and is operated by AMS-IX.

The exchange provides continuous high quality full capacity peering services for Caribbean and South American networks that want to keep as much traffic local for network optimalisation and financial benefits.