AFR-IX telecom expands its peering network with Asteroid Mombasa IXP, a strategic centre to improve connectivity in the East African subregion

• The company strengthens its Pan-African Network, which currently has four African IXPs in Nigeria, South Africa, Djibouti and the recent addition of Kenya.

• Mombasa, a major Kenyan city, emerges as one of the main hubs for Internet traffic in East Africa.

AFR-IX Telecom Expands Pan-African Network with Asteroid IXP in Kenya

KENYA, 16th March 2021 – AFR-IX Telecom is expanding its peer-to-peer network. It operates in over 50 African countries. AFR-IX provides data and Internet services for businesses, carriers, and telecom operators. It signed an agreement with Asteroid Internet Exchange Point (IXP).

This expansion reinforces AFR-IX’s Pan-African Network. It now has four IXPs in Africa: NAPAfrica (South Africa), IXPN (Nigeria), DjIX (Djibouti), and Asteroid IXP (Kenya). The new IXP in Kenya is strategic, facilitating peering for Kenyan ISPs and international networks. Mombasa, the location, is becoming a major gateway for submarine fiber optic cables.

As Louis Carver, CCO at AFR-IX Telecom, explains, Asteroid IXP strengthens the company’s peering network. Their peering policy places AFR-IX (AS 60171) at key internet exchanges globally. Today, they added Asteroid IX in Mombasa to their peering community.

AFR-IX Telecom Enhances Connectivity with Asteroid IXP in Mombas

AFR-IX Telecom provides a global ICT offer, focusing on local and regional customers. Asteroid Mombasa IXP has connected over 15 networks, including Kenyan ISPs, content providers, and networks from Mauritius and Rwanda.

IXP connections reduce traffic costs and improve routing routes, enhancing network performance. In Africa, improved connectivity requires strong peering networks like AFR-IX’s Pan-African Network. Their network covers a large part of Africa: Nigeria (West), South Africa (South), Djibouti, and Kenya (East).About Asteroid

Asteroid is a global interconnection platform innovator. They operate neutral Internet exchange points (IXPs) worldwide, and work with trusted parties in local markets to deliver their innovative IXP platform locally, wherever there is a need.

The Asteroid IXP model is a return to the original spirit of simple, efficient interconnection but built on state-of-the-art technology, lightweight and scalable architecture, and advanced toolsets.

Asteroid IXPs provide a simple, modern and cost-effective way to peer with some of the largest networks in the world. With its nimble, yet powerful design, the Asteroid platform sets a new standard for IXPs.

About AFR-IX

AFR-IX Telecom is a licensed operator delivering data, MPLS, SDN, and managed solutions in Africa. It serves corporates, international carriers, and telecom operators. AFR-IX Telecom holds licenses in Spain, Portugal, the USA, Nigeria, Ghana, DRC, Mali, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon. It is in the process of obtaining more licenses soon.

Its pioneering methodology integrates operations, managed services, and strategy. This allows the setup of complete IT infrastructure for African entities. AFR-IX Telecom has the most reliable and largest Metro Ethernet Pan African Network. It offers global coverage services in Africa.

With over 50 POPs in Africa, Europe, and America, AFR-IX provides reliable connectivity. Countries are connected by subsea and terrestrial cables. AFR-IX Telecom is committed to delivering the best services. It integrates forces shaping the future of telecom and societies.