With the acquisition of MainOne, a global provider of data centers and infrastructure hosting services, Equinix is entering West Africa.

Equinix recently announced that it has acquired MainOne, a leading provider of innovative telecommunications services and communications solutions for businesses in West Africa. The transaction is estimated at 320 million USD. It marks the first step in Equinix's long-term strategy to become one of Africa's leading carrier-neutral digital infrastructure companies. Under the terms of the agreement, the acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including required regulatory approvals.