LOCATIONS

LINX in Africa

Three internet exchanges across Africa, in Accra, Nairobi and Mombasa, each standalone and independent of London so regional traffic stays in the region. One $130 monthly membership gets you a 10GE port and 4Gbps of service at any LINX location worldwide.

OUR AFRICAN HUBS

Where to connect in Africa

Ghana and West Africa

A neutral exchange accessible from Onix, PAIX and Digital Realty in Accra. Six international subsea cable systems land in Ghana, making it a natural hub for West African traffic.

Three data centre locations across the city
Networks at any site meet through a single cross connect
All services at no charge until 31 March 2027

Explore LINX Accra

Kenya and East Africa

The internet exchange for Kenya, connecting networks at iXAfrica, Africa Data Centres, PAIX and Digital Realty across Nairobi. Not connected back to London, so East African traffic stays in the region.

Four data centre locations across the city
Microsoft Azure Peering Service available
First 10GE port and first service up to 4Gbps included in membership

Explore LINX Nairobi

The coastal gateway

At Digital Realty MBA1 and MBA2 on the Kenyan coast, where international subsea cables land. Independent of both LINX Nairobi and LINX London, so coastal and regional traffic stays local.

Two data centre locations, MBA1 and MBA2
100GE capability from launch
First cross connect at no charge

Explore LINX Mombasa

WHY LINX AFRICA

Why networks connect in Africa

Keep regional traffic regional

None of the three exchanges is connected back to London. Traffic between African networks stays in Africa, for lower latency and better performance for local users.

Where the cables land

Subsea cable systems land in Ghana, and Mombasa sits at a major East African landing point. Direct access to the infrastructure connecting the continent to the rest of the world.

One membership, every location

A single $130 monthly membership covers a 10GE port and 4Gbps of service at any LINX exchange, in Africa, the UK or the US.

Support around the clock

24/7 NOC cover and the engineering depth LINX has built over more than thirty years, behind every exchange.

Ready to connect in Africa?

Start your application in the member portal, or send us a message and the team will be in touch.

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