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Fees.
Cost-recovery pricing — every dollar goes to running the exchange. No shareholder returns, no margin games. Discounted rates for K–12, higher ed, and research networks.
Service
10 Gbps
100 Gbps
400 Gbps
Monthly recurring feePer port, billed monthly
$150
$400
$900
One-time setup feeCharged once at turn-up
$600
$800
$1,200
Port typeOptics you'll need on your side
10G-LR10GBASE-LR
100G-LR4100GBASE-LR4
400G-FR4400GBASE-FR4
LAGs are supported — bond multiple ports of the same speed for additional capacity or resilience.
Education & research discount
K–12 districts, universities, community colleges, and research networks receive discounted rates on port fees. Contact us for the education tier and eligibility criteria.
All rates are cost-recovery and set by the NSCIX board. Questions about billing or the education tier? Get in touch.