Unmatched Pan-African Mobile & Terrestrial Density
GTZHost provides robust interconnections to Bayobab (formerly MTN GlobalConnect), an absolute titan in African telecommunications. Operating AS37168, Bayobab possesses a sprawling proprietary terrestrial fiber network that penetrates deeply into both coastal hubs and hard-to-reach landlocked nations.
By establishing physical cross-connects with Bayobab inside our carrier-neutral facilities, clients gain direct, frictionless access to MTN's massive continental subscriber base. This ensures APIs, payment gateways, and streaming platforms deliver instantaneous responses to mobile-first African demographics.
Why this structure is better for routing
Direct integration translates into zero third-party transit hops when delivering content to the largest mobile networks on the continent.
Massive AS37168 Edge
Deep localized peering for optimized last-mile delivery to mobile and residential audiences.
Landlocked Connectivity
Extensive cross-border terrestrial fiber integrating previously underserved African markets.
API & Cloud Ready
Network architecture heavily tailored to support digital platforms, fintech APIs, and hyperscale edge caching.
Why route through Bayobab with GTZHost?
For applications dependent on high-speed mobile edge delivery, standard internet transit can be unreliable. GTZHost’s intelligent edge routers proactively hand off mobile-bound traffic directly to Bayobab, ensuring that data securely and rapidly traverses MTN’s core network straight to the user.