- IXP Namibia enables Windhoek’s local networks to interconnect more efficiently, lowering latency and transit costs.
- The association plays a critical role in building Namibia’s internet infrastructure amid limited technical capacity and regulatory oversight.
IXP Namibia enhances local traffic exchange
IXP Namibia runs the Windhoek Internet Exchange from Telecom Namibia’s data centre. It gives ISPs, telecom operators, universities and banks a place to swap traffic directly, instead of sending it abroad first. That simple change saves money and speeds up the internet for local users.
The exchange works all day, every day, and currently supports connections up to 10 Gbps. PeeringDB shows that big names like MTC and Telecom Namibia are already plugged in, proving its importance for the national network.
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IXP Namibia matters for national connectivity
Without a local exchange, most Namibian traffic would have to travel through Europe or South Africa before coming back. IXP Namibia makes sure that doesn’t happen, keeping data at home, cutting delays and reducing costs for providers and their customers.
Africa’s internet still faces big challenges, from weak regulation to a shortage of skilled engineers. Even so, IXP Namibia shows how one neutral platform can bring providers together, improve performance and build resilience into the country’s digital backbone.
