CSquared, a pan-African technology company committed to digitally connecting Africa, has officially applied to join LINX Accra, the newly launched Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in Ghana.
This strategic move aligns with CSquared’s mission to build a more inclusive and interconnected Africa and follows the company’s recent expansion of its West African fibre backbone.
LINX Accra, operated by the London Internet Exchange (LINX), is a fully redundant, multi-site interconnection hub designed to future-proof digital services and enhance Ghana’s connectivity ecosystem. With a physical presence at Onix and PAIX data centres and a third site at Digital Realty’s ACR2 facility coming soon, LINX Accra offers low-latency, cost-effective peering solutions that keep local traffic local and reduce reliance on international transit routes.
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Jennifer Holmes, CEO for LINX commented: “Having CSquared not only as a new network to the LINX community, but as one of our first champions connecting to LINX Accra is amazing. We value the support of such a key player in the region for connectivity.”
CSquared’s application to join LINX Accra comes on the heels of its major infrastructure milestone: the rollout of a strategic cross-border fibre backbone across West Africa. This network interlinks coastal and landlocked countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Burkina Faso, and others, providing high-capacity, low-latency connectivity that complements subsea cable systems including Equiano, for which CSquared is the landing partner in the Republic of Togo.
“Joining LINX Accra is a natural step in our journey to empower Africa’s digital future,” said Ian Paterson, CEO of CSquared. “Our expanded fibre backbone is designed to reduce single points of failure and deliver resilient, scalable connectivity. By peering locally in Ghana, we’re helping to build a stronger, more efficient Internet ecosystem for the region.”
The synergy between CSquared’s terrestrial infrastructure and LINX Accra’s interconnection platform promises to accelerate digital transformation, support local ISPs and enterprises, and attract global digital services to West Africa. This collaboration also reinforces Ghana’s position as one of the most internationally connected countries in Africa, thanks to its strategic location, vibrant technology ecosystem and robust digital infrastructure.
About CSquared
CSquared is a technology company dedicated to digitally connecting Africa by investing in and operating open-access, carrier-neutral broadband infrastructure. With active operations in Uganda, DRC, Ghana, Liberia, and Togo, and ongoing strategic expansion across West Africa, CSquared delivers resilient fiber connectivity that empowers governments, operators, and enterprises across the continent. CSquared is actively supported by its shareholders, being Convergence Partners, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Mitsui & Co. Ltd. Learn more at www.csquared.com
London Internet Exchange (LINX)
Founded in 1994, the London Internet Exchange (LINX) is one of the world’s leading Internet exchange points (IXPs), providing peering services to over 900 autonomous systems (ASNs) globally.
As a member-owned, not-for-profit organisation, LINX operates IXPs in London, Manchester, Scotland, and Wales in the UK, as well as in Northern Virginia, USA. New interconnection locations were launch in Kenya in 2023, with LINX Nairobi being the first footprint in Africa for the IXP. LINX Mombasa followed in February 2025 and LINX are busy preparing for their first IXP in West Africa to be launched later this year.
LINX is renowned for its commitment to enhancing Internet connectivity and performance. By facilitating direct data exchange between networks, LINX helps reduce latency, improve speed, and increase reliability for Internet users worldwide.
With a focus on world-class engineering and 24/7 network operations centre (NOC) support, LINX ensures robust and reliable services for its members.
The organisation regularly invests in state-of-the-art infrastructure to maintain its position at the forefront of the IXP industry.
LINX’s unique structure as a mutual organisation means that all members have an equal say in its governance. Members participate in Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) to discuss and vote on key issues, ensuring transparency and collective decision-making.
For more information, visit www.linx.net
