The role of BIX is to connect Internet Service Providers, in order to increase local traffic and content, as well as reduce the cost of purchasing international bandwidth. 

It is a policy to encourage investors to set-up ISPs and reduce the barriers of entry into the Bahraini market.

• To reduce international internet connectivity rates borne by ISPs.
• To provide high speed internet at low-cost.
• To enhance the Broadband services in the Kingdom.
• To increase the local Internet websites.