Telkom's Openserve is peering at Teraco's Internet exchange point (IXP), NAPAfrica.
NAPAfrica is a non-profit entity fully funded by Teraco; its goal is to bring Africa's content to the world and the world's content to Africa.
It has over 280 members on the exchange, including Vodacom, Cell C, Telkom Internet, Netflix, Afrihost and Vox.
In January, Teraco's NAPAfrica also made the headlines after popular video-on-demand service Netflix arrived in SA via the IXP.
Telkom's new business unit, Openserve, was launched in October last year with the focus on being the primary infrastructure provider for SA's telecoms sector.
"As a country, we are still grappling with a digital divide and Openserve's decision to peer will undoubtedly assist them to deliver increased innovation and more choice, ultimately increasing broadband access," says Lex van Wyk, CEO of Teraco.
According to Teraco, as Africa's largest IXP, NAPAfrica is four times the combined size of all the continents' exchanges and regionally services multiple countries including SA. Its rapid growth has proven peering exchanges are a much-needed facility in the African Internet ecosystem, it adds.
Van Wyk says NAPAfrica is steadfast in its commitment to growing the Sub-Saharan Internet exchange and become a recognised global player.
"Openserve, as a member of NAPAfrica, is now able to benefit from the existing client base at the IXP, as well as the other services offered by Teraco.
"The benefits of peering at NAPAfrica go beyond pricing or convenience, it is a strategic decision that holds immense value for each member. There is no doubt that being part of this impressive local and international network will assist Openserve to grow its business successfully," concludes Van Wyk.
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