MTN Johannesburg 3
Operated by MTN
Capacity
140.7MW
Tier Level
Tier 3
Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active
PUE
1.88
PoorGreen Score
9/ 100
Certifications
1
Nearest IXP
NAPAfrica Johannesburg
1 km away
Technical Specifications
| Facility Name | MTN Johannesburg 3 |
| Operator | MTN |
| Facility Type | Colocation |
| Power Capacity | 140.7 MW |
| PUE Efficiency | 1.88Poor |
| Tier Certification | Tier 3 — Concurrently maintainable — dual distribution paths, one active |
| Location | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa |
| GPS Coordinates | -26.1919, 28.0422 |
| Country Grid Carbon Intensity | 750 gCO2/kWhPoor |
| Certifications | SOC 2 |
| Data Source | atlas |
| Verification Status | Verified |
Connectivity & Network
2
IXPs within 50 km
2
IXPs within 100 km
2
IXPs within 500 km
Nearest Internet Exchange Points
| Name | City | Distance | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAPAfrica Johannesburg | Johannesburg | 1 km | 500 |
| NAPAfrica Johannesburg | Johannesburg | 4 km | 250 |
| Angola IXP Luanda | Luanda | 2479 km | 20 |
| KINIX Kinshasa | Kinshasa | 2775 km | 30 |
| KIXP Nairobi | Nairobi | 2922 km | 100 |
Sustainability & Environmental Impact
PUE Rating
Inefficient by modern standards
20.5% worse than global avg (1.56)
Green Score
9.1/ 100
Carbon Intensity (🇿🇦 ZA)
Est. Annual CO2
1737.9ktonnes
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
13
Facilities in Johannesburg
27
Facilities in South Africa
3
Operators in Johannesburg
#1
City rank in South Africa
Johannesburg ranks #1 in South Africa by facility count, with 13 data centers operated by 3 providers.
Competitive Landscape in Johannesburg
Johannesburg has 13 facilities from 3 operators.
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Teraco·Johannesburg, South Africacolocation
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Teraco Johannesburg 2
VerifiedTeraco·Johannesburg, South Africacolocation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MTN Johannesburg 3?
MTN Johannesburg 3 is a colocation data center operated by MTN in Johannesburg, South Africa, with 140.7 MW capacity and Tier 3 certification.
What certifications does MTN Johannesburg 3 have?
MTN Johannesburg 3 holds the following certifications: SOC 2.
How efficient is MTN Johannesburg 3?
MTN Johannesburg 3 has a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of 1.88, which is rated as "poor". This is 20.5% worse than the global average PUE of 1.56.
What is the nearest Internet Exchange Point to MTN Johannesburg 3?
The nearest IXP is NAPAfrica Johannesburg in Johannesburg, located 1 km away with 500 connected participants.