In a notable development, the London Internet Exchange (LINX) announces the inclusion of AFR-IX Telecom as the newest member network in LINX Nairobi, their cutting-edge interconnection hub in Kenya
LINX Nairobi, established as a state-of-the-art, multi-site interconnection facility, offers advanced peering services tailored for both local and global networks, ensuring future-proof connectivity solutions.
Having maintained a longstanding presence as LINX members in London, AFR-IX Telecom's expansion into LINX Nairobi was a natural progression, given their status as the largest Pan-African network provider.
The inauguration of LINX Nairobi in November 2023 marked a significant milestone for LINX, representing their inaugural footprint in Africa and signaling a robust response to escalating connectivity needs across the region.
AFR-IX Telecom's extensive network infrastructure continues to deliver exceptional data services catering to corporate and wholesale markets within, to, and from Africa. Their commitment to service excellence extends beyond geographic boundaries, leveraging not only their expansive network coverage but also enhancing resilience through integration with the latest subsea cable systems. This commitment is further bolstered by their collaboration with 12 licensed subsidiaries across the continent.
Louis Carver, chief coordinating officer from AFR-IX telecom said, “We continue our quest for peering our AS60171 as we see Nairobi becoming one, if not the major hub of East Africa…”
“The fact that multiple subsea fibre systems land in Kenya, this brings a plethora of opportunities to strengthen our presence and provide interactions with the growing local peering community. LINX is part of our peering network and we are confident that the interconnection with the hub in Kenya will bring great benefits.”
LINX Nairobi is accessible for networks located at 3 of Nairobi’s data centres; IXAfrica, iColo and Africa Data Centres. Networks connected into the Internet Exchange Point (IXP) from any of these locations have the ability to peer with each other, no need to be in the same data centre and no need for additional cross connects.
Jennifer Holmes, CCO at LINX concluded, “We are really excited to welcome AFR-IX to LINX Nairobi. Our strategy for growth in Nairobi is to offer additional value and points of peering for our global membership, whist working with local networks and connectivity providers to improve network performance and the digital landscape moving forward as a whole.”
