Telecoms operator Orange has selected Cape Town and Johannesburg to launch two new IP and IPX points of presence (POP).
According to Orange, the facilities will enhance Internet and mobile connectivity in the region by offering faster connection speeds and improved reliability for wholesale customers.
"By connecting to this very large-capacity POP, wholesale customers, regional operators and Internet service providers will benefit from cost-effective connections to a tier 1 operator. Thanks to this point of presence that will bring content providers closer to Internet users, the customer experience is set to improve," says Pierre-Louis de Guillebon, CEO of international carriers at Orange.
In a statement, the telecoms operator says the POPs are part of the technical infrastructure equipment necessary to enable local operators to access the Internet and mobile services through an interconnection point with long-distance networks.
Orange believes the launch of the POPs will enable it to offer reliable, high-quality connections for African countries surrounding SA, according to the statement.
"Orange already holds a strategic position in this field in Africa and the Middle East, thanks to its existing IP and IPX POPs in Amman and Abidjan.
"Following the launch of these two new IP and IPX POPs in South Africa, Orange will now be able to fully address the market's needs. Orange offers a complete range of services to customers wishing to connect to the South African IP and IPX POPs, including, notably, a range of high-end value added services."
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