How is peering service different from normal internet access?

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SAMUEL RUFUS · Accepted Answer

Peering is a direct, mutual exchange of data between networks, often settlement-free, that reduces costs and improves performance by bypassing intermediary networks. Normal internet access (IP transit) relies on paying a larger provider for access to the rest of the internet, which can mean less control and higher latency due to more complex routing paths.

SAMUEL RUFUS · Answer

Peering is a direct, private connection between networks to exchange traffic, while normal internet access uses public, shared infrastructure with intermediaries. Peering results in lower latency and better performance because traffic takes a more direct route, and Azure Peering Service specifically provides an optimized path to Microsoft cloud services. In contrast, normal internet access can lead to longer, less predictable routes through multiple networks.

How is peering service different from normal internet access?

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