The Business Case for SOAX provides a simple one-page summary of the business benefits for joining SOAX. Ethernet is a key technology for connecting networks SOAX, the meeting place for Ethernet and a regional Internet exchange, connects service providers, businesses, and communities throughout Southern Oregon and Norhtern California to improve access, save money and enable the region to attain critical mass on the Internet.

One key reason for the exchange is to improve regional Internet performance. Excessive router hops degrade performance. Reducing router hops explains the issue and how SOAX makes a difference