IP Transit
High-Performance Global Connectivity
AFR-IX Telecom provides premium IP Transit services, delivering high-speed, low-latency, and secure internet access through our robust backbone network.
Our IP Transit solutions ensure seamless global reach with direct access to major Tier-1 carriers, Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs). AFR-IX is interconnected at multiple strategic IXPs across Europe and Africa. These interconnections enhance performance, reduce latency, and ensure optimal routing for your traffic.
To explore our full network map and list of IXPs, visit our Network Page.
Network
Main Benefits
Extensive Network Coverage
Presence in key African data centers and internet exchanges worldwide.
Africa-Centric Expertise
Deep understanding of the region’s connectivity needs.
Flexible Pricing Models
Competitive and transparent pricing adapted to your traffic demands.
Commitment to Quality
Guaranteed performance through SLAs and continuous network optimization
Top Cloud Peering
Direct interconnection with leading cloud providers for enhanced performance.
Low latency & Optimized Routing
Fewer hops and direct peering with major content providers (Google, AWS, Microsoft Azure, etc.) for faster access.
Key Features
Scalable Bandwidth
From 100 Mbps to multiple 100 Gbps, tailored to your needs.
From 100 Mbps to multiple 100 Gbps, tailored to your needs.
Direct Peering
Connectivity with major global and African networks for optimized routing.
Connectivity with major global and African networks for optimized routing.
Low Latency & High Reliability
Strategically positioned PoPs and redundant paths ensure stable and fast connections.
Strategically positioned PoPs and redundant paths ensure stable and fast connections.
AFR-IX DNS Service
AFR-IX makes its DNS Servers available to its customers for free.
AFR-IX makes its DNS Servers available to its customers for free.
DDoS Protection
AFR-IX Telecom provides advanced DDoS protection through its Black Hole service for malicious traffic mitigation. This system allows for the automatic discarding of packets directed to any IP address within the customer’s network that has been tagged with the black hole community, effectively minimizing the impact of the attack.
AFR-IX Telecom provides advanced DDoS protection through its Black Hole service for malicious traffic mitigation. This system allows for the automatic discarding of packets directed to any IP address within the customer’s network that has been tagged with the black hole community, effectively minimizing the impact of the attack.
Through our strategic partnership with Nexusguard in South Africa, we ensure continuous protection and rapid response against any DDoS threat, safeguarding the availability and performance of our IP Transit services.
Interfaces and Capacity
Interface
Capacity
Data Rate
SDH
STM-1 - 150Mbps
STM- 4- 620 Mbps
STM-16 - 2.5Gbp
STM- 4- 620 Mbps
STM-16 - 2.5Gbp
150Mbps
620 Mbps
2,5Gbps
620 Mbps
2,5Gbps
Ethernet
1GbE - 1Gbps
10GbE - 10Gbps
10GbE - 10Gbps
Nx
100Mbps
Nx 1Gbps
Nx 1Gbps
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