MTN Cape Town 2
Operated by MTN
Capacity
107.2MW
Tier Level
Tier 3
Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active
PUE
1.25
GoodGreen Score
41/ 100
Certifications
1
Nearest IXP
NAPAfrica Johannesburg
1256 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | MTN Cape Town 2 |
| Operator | MTN |
| Facility Type | Colocation |
| Power Capacity | 107.2 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.25Good |
| Tier Certification | Tier 3 — Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active |
| Location | 🇿🇦 Cape Town, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates | -33.9033, 18.4385 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 750 gCO2/kWhPoor |
| Certifications | SOC 2 |
| 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 | 1256 km | 250 |
| NAPAfrica Johannesburg | Johannesburg | 1259 km | 500 |
| Angola IXP Luanda | Luanda | 2836 km | 20 |
| KINIX Kinshasa | Kinshasa | 3292 km | 30 |
| KIXP Nairobi | Nairobi | 4098 km | 100 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Good efficiency, better than industry average
19.9% better than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
40.6/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇿🇦 ZA)
Est. Annual CO2
880.4ktonnes
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 3
VerifiedTeraco·Cape Town, South Africacolocation
30.8 MW
Tier 3
1.66
Teraco Cape Town
VerifiedTeraco·Cape Town, South Africacolocation
134.7 MW
Tier 2
1.88
Teraco·Cape Town, South Africacolocation
8 MW
Tier 3
1.45
AWS AF-South-1 (Cape Town)
VerifiedAmazon Web Services·Cape Town, South Africahyperscale
N/A
N/A
1.25
Teraco·Cape Town, South Africacolocation
143.3 MW
Tier 3
1.69
Teraco Cape Town 4
VerifiedTeraco·Cape Town, South Africacolocation
31.5 MW
Tier 2
1.74
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MTN Cape Town 2?
MTN Cape Town 2 is a colocation data center operated by MTN in Cape Town, South Africa, with 107.2 MW capacity and Tier 3 certification.
What certifications does MTN Cape Town 2 have?
MTN Cape Town 2 holds the following certifications: SOC 2.
How efficient is MTN Cape Town 2?
MTN Cape Town 2 has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.25, which is rated as "good". This is 19.9% better than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to MTN Cape Town 2?
The nearest IXP is NAPAfrica Johannesburg in Johannesburg, located 1256 km away with 250 connected participants.