AFR-IX telecom enhances connectivity in Africa with the arrival of the ACE subsea cable in South Africa

The entry into service of the last segment of the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) subsea fibre optic cable connecting Europe, West Africa and South Africa is great news for the industry. ACE, a more than 17,000 km cable linking 20 countries (from Paris to Cape Town), benefits the global internet network and is particularly important for boosting the economies of African countries.

With the arrival of ACE in South Africa, specifically at the landing station located in Duynefontein (near Cape Town), AFR-IX telecom as a telecommunications operator in South Africa, reinforces its IP Transit and Ethernet services by connecting its communications nodes in Cape Town and Johannesburg to this cable, completing a high generation network with presence in more than 35 countries.

AFR-IX telecom provides internet and corporate data services to over 35 African countries. The company delivers high-speed, low-latency IP transit using BGP routing. This IP Transit service is customized for ISPs, MNOs, and other telecom operators in Africa.

ACE, 20 Tbps for Africa’s digital development

The ACE submarine cable offers a capacity of 20 Tbps and supports multiple 100 Gbps lambdas. This upgrade significantly enhances internet and corporate communications in Africa. AFR-IX telecom improves connectivity across the continent and is part of major Internet exchange points. These include NAPAfrica in Cape Town and Johannesburg, IXPN in Lagos, DjIX in Djibouti, Asteroid International in Mombasa, and KinIX in Kinshasa.

AFR-IX telecom’s high-performance network connects with key IXPs and major operators in Africa. Consequently, it ensures a robust network and links to international operators and content providers. With ACE, AFR-IX telecom strengthens connectivity between African countries and with Europe and the USA.

To discuss your internet and data service needs, contact our South Africa team for customized solutions.