AFR-IX Telecom is pleased to announce its presence at MIX — Milan Internet Exchange[AG1] , the leading Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in Italy and one of the top IXPs in Europe by traffic volume. This new interconnection point further expands AFR-IX’s ecosystem across Europe and the Mediterranean, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering low-latency, resilient, and efficient connectivity between Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean region.
By establishing a presence at MIX, AFR-IX gains direct access to optimised traffic exchange, increased control over data flows, reduced IP transit costs, and enhanced end-user performance across Italy and the broader Mediterranean corridor.
The addition of MIX to AFR-IX’s interconnection ecosystem is strategically aligned with the development of Medusa Submarine Cable System, AFR-IX’s submarine cable system spanning across the Mediterranean. As demand for regional traffic exchange, cloud connectivity, and AI-driven infrastructure continues to accelerate, this presence at a key European IXP exponentially expands Medusa’s traffic applicability, transforming how data moves between North Africa and Southern Europe. Through dense edge IP gateways, AFR-IX is bringing content closer to the user, reducing hops, and ensuring unparalleled network resilience across the region.
Joining MIX is a natural next step for AFR-IX. It positions us right at the heart of Mediterranean data traffic, allowing us to seamlessly bridge our robust African infrastructure with Italy’s vibrant internet ecosystem.” — Dylan Carver, Sales Strategy and Execution Lead, AFR-IX
This milestone reflects AFR-IX’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its international network footprint by connecting to key interconnection points across Europe and Africa. As the company continues to expand its peering ecosystem and upstream connectivity infrastructure, the presence at MIX positions AFR-IX to deliver faster, more reliable, and more scalable services to its growing customer base across both continents.
