Costs
The setup fee and port prices listed below are valid from 1 June 2021 and apply to local connections and remote connections to VIX. For reseller connections, the costs are determined and charged by the reseller.
| Service | Details | Costs (excl. 20 % VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | one-time costs (once per contract) | 1,000 EUR |
| VIX Switch Port | 3 Gbps (10GBASE-LR) | 300 EUR per month |
| 10 Gbps (10GBASE-LR) | 400 EUR per month | |
| 30 Gbps (100GBASE-LR) | 800 EUR per month | |
| 100 Gbps (100GBASE-LR) | 1,600 EUR per month |
At the VIX2 (Digital Realty) and VIX3 (NTT) locations, additional monthly costs are charged for cross-connects, which must be paid by the participant.
The setup fee is only charged when the contract is first concluded, but not for changes to existing contracts.
Other port types on request - these are subject to availability and feasibility.
Dual-Site Discount
20 % discount for dual-site connections (VIX1+VIX2 or VIX1+VIX3) may be requested if
- both connections are equal speed,
- the participant is operating both connections in load-sharing mode,
- the participant is applying Site-Specific BGP Communities,
- the connection speed is 10 Gbps or 100 Gbps,
- the load per port does not repeatedly exceed 80 %,
- one of the two locations is VIX1 (University of Vienna), and
- the port is not a reseller port.