• Operates with a modest IPv4 network footprint and reputable low fraud risk.
• Innovating through high‑speed local services via Blaze Internet to serve East London and surrounds.
Crimson Moon Trading’s Network Foundations
Crimson Moon Trading (also known as Blaze Internet) is the trading name behind an autonomous system (ASN 328763) registered in November 2020, serving East London in South Africa. Specialising in internet connectivity—both fibre and wireless—the company offers plans with speeds up to 1 Gbps, clear pricing, and local support for areas like Beacon Bay, Nahoon, Gonubie, and Southernwood.
Its network currently originates four IPv4 /24 prefixes (102.221.0.0–102.221.3.0/24), all covered by valid RPKI certificates, yet still lacks any IPv6 allocation. It peers with about 17 other networks and relies on a single upstream provider, AFR‑IX Telecom S.A.. Notably, its web‑traffic fraud risk score is zero—indicating minimal suspicious activity from its IP range.
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Challenges and Innovations via Blaze Internet
Operating in a niche market under the Blaze Internet brand, Crimson Moon Trading faces the challenge of expanding connectivity while tackling IPv6 adoption and network diversity. Its limited IP address block and reliance on a single upstream peer make national‑scale growth and resilience testing current capacities.
Nevertheless, the company is innovating within its service area. Offering both fibre and wireless internet, including an “AirStream” wireless solution that competes with fibre in speed and latency, Blaze Internet ensures flexibility for urban and semi‑urban users. Their local support and month‑to‑month plans—without hidden fees—demonstrate a customer‑centric approach. Serving multiple suburbs in East London, the ISP capitalises on deep familiarity with regional connectivity needs
While still small in scale compared to national operators, Crimson Moon Trading is clearly carving out its place in South Africa’s telecom space. Its focused service model, combined with infrastructure partnerships and an eye toward future tech needs, suggest a steady—but deliberate—growth trajectory in a highly competitive sector.
