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MTN Cape Town 4

Operated by MTN

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Cape Town, South AfricaColocationVerifiedVisit website

Capacity

52.6MW

Tier Level

Tier 3

Concurrently maintainable β€” dual distribution paths, one active

PUE

1.53

Average

Green Score

27/ 100

Certifications

1

SOC 2

Nearest IXP

NAPAfrica Johannesburg

1257 km away

Technical Specifications

Facility NameMTN Cape Town 4
OperatorMTN
Facility TypeColocation
Power Capacity52.6 MW
PUE Efficiency1.53Average
Tier CertificationTier 3 β€” Concurrently maintainable β€” dual distribution paths, one active
LocationπŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ Cape Town, South Africa
GPS Coordinates-33.9052, 18.4254
Country Grid Carbon Intensity750 gCO2/kWhPoor
Certifications
SOC 2
Data Sourceatlas
Verification StatusVerified

Connectivity & Network

0

IXPs within 50 km

0

IXPs within 100 km

0

IXPs within 500 km

Network Density:Limited

Nearest Internet Exchange Points

NameCityDistanceParticipants
NAPAfrica JohannesburgJohannesburg1257 km250
NAPAfrica JohannesburgJohannesburg1260 km500
Angola IXP LuandaLuanda2836 km20
KINIX KinshasaKinshasa3292 km30
KIXP NairobiNairobi4099 km100

Sustainability & Environmental Impact

PUE Rating

1.53Average

Near the global average PUE of 1.56

1.9% better than global avg (1.56)

Green Score

26.6/ 100

Carbon Intensity (πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ ZA)

750gCO2/kWhPoor

Est. Annual CO2

528.7ktonnes

Energy Mix (πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa)

10%
85%
Renewable10%Nuclear5%Fossil85%

MTN Portfolio

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.

TeracoTeraco
5 facilities in Cape Town
Amazon Web ServicesAmazon Web Services
1 facility in Cape Town

Nearby Facilities from Other Operators

TeracoTeracoΒ·Cape Town, South Africa
Type

colocation

Capacity

30.8 MW

Tier

Tier 3

PUE

1.66

SOC 2ISO 27001
1 km
TeracoTeracoΒ·Cape Town, South Africa
Type

colocation

Capacity

134.7 MW

Tier

Tier 2

PUE

1.88

SOC 2
2 km
TeracoTeracoΒ·Cape Town, South Africa
Type

colocation

Capacity

8 MW

Tier

Tier 3

PUE

1.45

ISO 27001
2 km
Amazon Web ServicesAmazon Web ServicesΒ·Cape Town, South Africa
Type

hyperscale

Capacity

N/A

Tier

N/A

PUE

1.25

SOC 2ISO 27001
2 km
TeracoTeracoΒ·Cape Town, South Africa
Type

colocation

Capacity

31.5 MW

Tier

Tier 2

PUE

1.74

SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSS
4 km
TeracoTeracoΒ·Cape Town, South Africa
Type

colocation

Capacity

143.3 MW

Tier

Tier 3

PUE

1.69

SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSS
4 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MTN Cape Town 4?

MTN Cape Town 4 is a colocation data center operated by MTN in Cape Town, South Africa, with 52.6 MW capacity and Tier 3 certification.

What certifications does MTN Cape Town 4 have?

MTN Cape Town 4 holds the following certifications: SOC 2.

How efficient is MTN Cape Town 4?

MTN Cape Town 4 has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.53, which is rated as "average". This is 1.9% better than the global average PUE of 1.56.

What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to MTN Cape Town 4?

The nearest IXP is NAPAfrica Johannesburg in Johannesburg, located 1257 km away with 250 connected participants.