MTN Cape Town
Operated by MTN
Capacity
51.6MW
Tier Level
Tier 2
Redundant capacity — redundant components, but single distribution path
PUE
1.84
PoorGreen Score
11/ 100
Certifications
3
Nearest IXP
NAPAfrica Johannesburg
1260 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | MTN Cape Town |
| Operator | MTN |
| Facility Type | Colocation |
| Power Capacity | 51.6 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.84Poor |
| Tier Certification | Tier 2 — Redundant capacity — redundant components, but single distribution path |
| Location | 🇿🇦 Cape Town, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates | -33.9522, 18.4337 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 750 gCO2/kWhPoor |
| Certifications | SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSS |
| Data Source | atlas |
| Verification Status | Verified |
Connectivity & Network
0
IXPs within 50 km
0
IXPs within 100 km
0
IXPs within 500 km
Nearest Internet Exchange Points
| Name | City | Distance | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAPAfrica Johannesburg | Johannesburg | 1260 km | 250 |
| NAPAfrica Johannesburg | Johannesburg | 1263 km | 500 |
| Angola IXP Luanda | Luanda | 2842 km | 20 |
| KINIX Kinshasa | Kinshasa | 3298 km | 30 |
| KIXP Nairobi | Nairobi | 4103 km | 100 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Inefficient by modern standards
17.9% worse than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
11.1/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇿🇦 ZA)
Est. Annual CO2
623.8ktonnes
Energy Mix (🇿🇦 South Africa)
MTN Portfolio
MTN
9 facilities across 2 countries
Total Facilities
9
Countries
2
Facility Types
Countries Present
Other MTN Facilities
Local Market Context
10
Facilities in Cape Town
27
Facilities in South Africa
3
Operators in Cape Town
#2
City rank in South Africa
Cape Town ranks #2 in South Africa by facility count, with 10 data centers operated by 3 providers.
Competitive Landscape in Cape Town
Cape Town has 10 facilities from 3 operators.
Teraco
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Teraco·Cape Town, South Africacolocation
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Tier 3
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AWS AF-South-1 (Cape Town)
VerifiedAmazon Web Services·Cape Town, South Africahyperscale
N/A
N/A
1.25
Teraco Cape Town
VerifiedTeraco·Cape Town, South Africacolocation
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Tier 2
1.88
Teraco Cape Town 4
VerifiedTeraco·Cape Town, South Africacolocation
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Tier 2
1.74
Teraco Cape Town 3
VerifiedTeraco·Cape Town, South Africacolocation
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Tier 3
1.66
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MTN Cape Town?
MTN Cape Town is a colocation data center operated by MTN in Cape Town, South Africa, with 51.6 MW capacity and Tier 2 certification.
What certifications does MTN Cape Town have?
MTN Cape Town holds the following certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS.
How efficient is MTN Cape Town?
MTN Cape Town has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.84, which is rated as "poor". This is 17.9% worse than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to MTN Cape Town?
The nearest IXP is NAPAfrica Johannesburg in Johannesburg, located 1260 km away with 250 connected participants.