Web infrastructure in Accra
Accra is Ghana's primary data center market, hosting 6 facilities. This makes it the dominant connectivity hub for the country and a growing gateway for West Africa. The city's importance is underscored by the presence of three internet exchange points.
Accra as an internet hub
Major operators include ONIX Data Centres (Ghana) Limited, Digital Realty, Equinix, Inc., and PAIX Data Centres, each with one facility. Other local operators like K-Net Ghana and IS InternetSolutions Limited also maintain a presence in the market.
The three local IXPs are GIXA with 24 connected networks, Accra Internet Exchange LBG with 21 networks, and LINX Accra with 6 networks. This dense peering environment supports low-latency traffic exchange for content providers, cloud platforms, and enterprises serving the Ghanaian and regional markets.
Key facts
- Accra has 6 data centers and 3 internet exchange points.
- GIXA is the largest IXP with 24 connected networks.
- Equinix, Digital Realty, and ONIX each operate one facility.
- PAIX Data Centres and two local operators also have facilities.
- Accra Internet Exchange LBG connects 21 networks.