The London Internet Exchange (LINX) has announced that its new interconnection hub in Ghana is officially ready for operation, marking the company’s first footprint in West Africa and a major milestone in advancing digital connectivity and internet performance across the region.
The newly launched Accra hub forms part of LINX’s broader strategy to expand interconnection services and digital infrastructure across Africa. Technical installation has been completed at two key data centres, Onix and PAIX, which together form the foundation of the first phase of the project.
The LINX fabric interconnects both data centres using redundant fibre routes, allowing networks to exchange traffic through peering, a method that offers faster, more cost-efficient, and low-latency routing. With over three decades of experience in global interconnection, LINX aims to bring world-class technical standards and resilience to Ghana’s growing digital ecosystem.
Jennifer Holmes, CEO of LINX, said the launch represents a significant step forward in Africa’s digital evolution.
“The launch of LINX Accra is a major step forward in our commitment to supporting digital transformation across Africa. By enabling local traffic exchange, and connecting Onix and PAIX via our fabric, we’re helping to build a stronger, more resilient and higher performing internet ecosystem in the region.”
LINX Accra will serve as a neutral, future-proof platform for Internet Service Providers (ISPs), content providers, cloud services, and enterprises to exchange data locally, reducing dependency on international links and improving user experience for millions of internet users.
A third interconnection point is expected to be added in the coming weeks when the new Digital Realty data centre in Accra launches, expanding the LINX Accra platform to three access sites.
Nurani Nimpuno, Head of Global Engagement for LINX, emphasized the importance of partnerships in delivering successful interconnection projects.
“We are lucky to have such engaged data centre partners here in Ghana. When building IXPs in new geographics, collaboration is key. Our data centre partners are a key part of our business case when building in new locations and success is very much a team effort.”
The launch of LINX Accra is seen as a critical step toward strengthening Ghana’s position as a digital hub for West Africa, enabling faster and more reliable local internet exchange, attracting investment, and enhancing the overall efficiency of the region’s internet infrastructure.
With the platform now live and open for peering, LINX’s entry into Ghana signals a new era of connectivity for the region, one defined by innovation, resilience, and local empowerment in the digital economy.
