Milestone achievement places AFR-IX Telecom at Rank 199 in the global AS Rankings, leading all Spanish network operators.
Barcelona-16/07/2026 As AFR-IX Telecom celebrates its 13th anniversary, the company is marking the occasion with one of the most significant milestones in its history: breaking into the Top 200 globally in the latest Autonomous Systems (AS) Rankings by CAIDA (Cooperative Association for Internet Data Analysis).
Currently ranked 199th globally (AS60171), AFR-IX Telecom’s rapid ascent underscores its massive network expansion and growing influence in the global internet ecosystem, particularly across Africa and Europe.
A Trajectory of Hyper-Growth
The CAIDA AS Rank is a premier benchmark for the internet’s core architecture, evaluating networks based on their “customer cone” and their ability to reach other networks through direct or indirect customer connections. AFR-IX Telecom’s growth over the last few years highlights a steep upward trajectory in network reach:
- 2020: Ranked 807 with a customer cone of 37
- Previous Milestone: Ranked 310 with a customer cone of 149
- Today: Ranked 199 out of over 60,000 companies, with a customer cone of 280 and an AS degree of 420
This represents an almost eightfold expansion in network reach since 2020, driven by a robust strategy of expanding peering arrangements, scaling IP Transit services, and securing heavy public/private infrastructure investments.
Strengthening Spain’s Digital Footprint
This milestone is not only a global success but also reinforces AFR-IX Telecom’s leadership within Spain’s digital infrastructure ecosystem. According to the latest CAIDA AS Rankings, AFR-IX Telecom is now the 1st highest-ranked Spanish Autonomous System worldwide, positioning the company among the country’s most influential internet network operators.
With its global headquarters in Barcelona, AFR-IX Telecom leads the development of Medusa, the largest submarine cable system ever deployed across the Mediterranean. Combined with the company’s rapidly expanding terrestrial and IP backbone infrastructure, Medusa is reshaping digital connectivity across the region, placing Spain—and Barcelona in particular at the centre of a new era of global data exchange.
Why This Matters for Regional Connectivity
A higher CAIDA ranking directly translates to a more resilient, low-latency, and high-performance network for AFR-IX Telecom’s clients. By expanding its network footprint and peering capabilities, the company reduces transit costs and improves operational stability for businesses, telecom operators, and service providers across Africa.
With its strategic terrestrial and submarine cable infrastructure, AFR-IX Telecom continues to cement its role as a critical backbone for digital growth, bridging the connectivity gap between Africa and the rest of the world.
For more information about AFR-IX Telecom’s IP Transit services and network coverage, please contact us here: https://afr-ix.com/contact/
And you can also check our rank by clicking on this link: https://asrank.caida.org/orgs/7a412f271e