neutral interconnect

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)

Neutral Interconnect

   Network infrastructure where network service providers can
   freely exchange traffic without policy restrictions.  Examples
   are the GIX (Global Internet Exchange) at MAE-East (A
   Metropolitan Area Ethernet around Washington), and the Ebone
   (European Backbone).  There is currently (November 1993) no UK
   Neutral Interconnect.