Oxford, UK – 7th July 2025: Nominet, guardian of the .UK domain, is now a gold-level sponsor of PeeringDB – the industry source for interconnection data.
PeeringDB is a free, crucial internet resource that serves as a database for internet networks to publish their peering information. This is a free, centralised resource where networks can find contact details, peering locations, and technical information about other networks. It helps them connect directly with each other, cutting out middlemen and improving internet performance. This approach reduces delays (latency), improves internet service quality, and makes the internet more reliable by creating multiple connection paths.
Without PeeringDB, it would be much harder for networks to find each other and set up these connections. The platform plays a vital role in keeping the internet running smoothly.
PeeringDB is a non-profit initiative, maintained and supported by volunteers. Nominet’s sponsorship will help keep this valuable resource free and available to the global internet community.
“We’re proud to support PeeringDB, recognising its importance to the running of the internet.”
“It’s the place to find network interconnection information, making it easier to troubleshoot issues or explore potential network improvements. This is made even more impressive by its network of dedicated volunteers. The internet would be less efficient without it, so it’s important that organisations like ours ensure it continues to thrive.”
– Oliver Tweedie, CTO at Nominet
“PeeringDB is delighted to welcome Nominet as our newest Gold sponsor.”
“We are supported solely by sponsorships that fund operations and new feature development to make interconnection easier for everyone. The generosity of contributors like Nominet is what makes this possible.”
– Shawna Bong, Secretary and Treasurer of PeeringDB
About Nominet
Nominet is the guardian of the UK’s national domain name registry, driven by a commitment to be a force for good in the nation’s digital economy and the global internet community.
Since 1996, Nominet has operated at the heart of the internet, protecting and connecting over 10 million domains within the .UK namespace, and underpinning critical internet infrastructure that government services rely on. Through our work and the projects we fund, we aim to create positive societal impact; transforming lives by shaping a safer, more interconnected and inclusive world.
Find out more at nominet.uk
About PeeringDB
PeeringDB is a freely available, user-maintained, database of networks, and the go-to location for interconnection data. The database facilitates the global interconnection of networks at Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), data centers, and other interconnection facilities, and is the first stop in making interconnection decisions.