NTT Data launches 400 Gbps peering in South Africa’s JINX

Details: John Tanner; Category: Data Centres & Networks; 22 April 2026; 458 views

NTT Data announced on Monday that it has established active 400 Gbps peering at the Johannesburg Internet Exchange (JINX), adding that it’s the first network operator in Africa to do so.

NTT Data said its 400 Gbps peering capability signals that South Africa’s internet exchange environment is operating at a level comparable to leading global markets, supporting growing demand for high-capacity, low-latency connectivity.

For local businesses, the upgrade delivers tangible benefits, including improved performance during peak demand periods, greater capacity to support sustained traffic growth and enhanced reliability across digital services, said said JC Burger, director of infrastructure engineering and operations at NTT DATA in South Africa.

“Africa’s Internet traffic is growing rapidly and the demand for scalable, resilient and low-latency connectivity continues to increase,” Burger said in a statement. “Establishing 400Gbps peering at JINX is a strategic investment that strengthens our ability to deliver high-performance connectivity while supporting the long-term growth of Africa’s digital economy.”

JINX – which was established in 1996 as Africa’s first Internet exchange point – is operated by the Internet Exchange Point of South Africa (INX‑ZA), a division of the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA).