Workonline Communications

Name: Workonline Communications
Address: 100 West Street, Johannesburg, 2196, ZA
Telephone: +27212009000

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Workonline is one of the largest and the fastest growing IP transit networks in Africa.

Founded by Ben Maddison and Edward Lawrence in 2006, Workonline has grown significantly to meet the growing demand for wholesale connectivity services across the African continent. An innovative pan-African service provider, we offer customised solutions that are structured to meet our customers’ most demanding requirements. Our local expertise, agility and commitment – as well as the stability an

d resilience of our global network - enable us to solve problems that are often uniquely challenging. This success is evidenced by who we work with; our customers include some of the world’s largest carriers, Internet Service Providers, Content Distribution Networks and Mobile Network Operators. Our local knowledge, people and networks – as well as our global connections and affiliations - have enabled us to expand our services successfully and ethically. We understand the importance of inclusive growth and work with local communities to up-skill and train technicians. Only by working together can we provide much-needed communication solutions and work consistently towards achieving a connected continent.

11/02/2026

Great energy at Capacity Middle East this week.

Benjamin and Clyde soaking up the conversations, connections and big ideas shaping the future of global connectivity. Events like this remind us that behind every network, it’s people and partnerships that really power progress.

If you’re here, let’s connect.

06/02/2026

Dates are locked. Diaries out.

📍 AfPIF 2026 | Kigali, Rwanda

🗓 18–20 August 2026

📌 Kigali Marriott Hotel

The 15th African Peering & Interconnection Forum, hosted by AFIX with RICTA, brings the Internet community together to strengthen interconnection, share insight, and shape what’s next for Africa’s Internet.

This is the moment to get involved, support the forum, and be part of the conversation. AfPIF moves Africa’s Internet forward through real collaboration and real connections.

The energy from the local host team is already setting the tone and the countdown has begun.

16/01/2026

🛫 We’re hitting the road again in 2026!

Our team will be at Capacity Middle East in Dubai, 10–12 February. Looking forward to reconnecting face-to-face, sharing insights, and building the internet community together.

If you’re at the event, we’d love to catch up! 📩 Book a time to meet and chat about IP transit, connectivity, and collaboration.

Let’s make this year one of connection and growth — online and offline! 🌐✨

17/12/2025

It really is the most wonderful time of the year.

As the year winds down, we’d like to wish our customers, collaborators, and the wider internet community a joyful festive season and a well-earned break. Thank you for being part of our journey and for the trust, conversations, and connections that shaped the year.

Wishing you rest, celebration, and all the best for the holidays and the year ahead.

10/11/2025

The Workonline Communications team is at Africa Tech Festival this week, and it feels great to be back!

We’re catching up with partners, peers, and friends from around the world, and it’s clear there’s a strong international energy again this year. Conversations about IP transit, interconnection, and global connectivity are in full flow, and the momentum feels stronger than ever.

We’ll be rounding off the week on Thursday with one of our favourite traditions: the South African Peering Forum. What started as a small gathering in 2015 has grown into a fixture on the week's events, bringing together engineers and network operators to exchange insights, best practices, and ideas shaping the future of internet peering and exchanges.

If you’d like to catch up while we’re in town, we’d love to connect. Just drop us a note at [email protected]

We’re keeping our base between the CTICC and the Cullinan Hotel. See you there!

31/10/2025

We’re heading to Africa Tech Festival!

📅 11–13 November | 📍 CTICC, Cape Town

The Workonline team will be on the ground connecting with the internet community from across the continent and beyond. If you’re going to be there, let’s catch up in person. We’d love to hear what you’re working on and explore how we can collaborate.

Drop us a line at [email protected] to book a meeting slot.

It’s always an incredible week of conversations, ideas, and inspiration and we’re looking forward to seeing so many familiar faces (and meeting a few new ones too!).

03/10/2025

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Fearghas McKay, a true doyen of the internet community.
Fearghas touched so many of our lives through his generosity, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to building relationships and connections that strengthened our industry. He believed in the power of community and played a pivotal role in shaping it for the better.
At Workonline, we feel privileged to have known and learned from him. His legacy will continue to inspire those of us who had the honour of crossing paths with him, both professionally and personally.
He will be sorely missed, but the impact he leaves behind is lasting and profound.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and the many communities he influenced around the world.

30/09/2025

We’re live at the Africa Internet Summit 2025 (AIS’25) in Accra, Ghana! 🇬🇭✨
This year’s theme “A Resilient Internet Ecosystem for an Innovative Digital Africa” couldn’t be more relevant to the conversations we’ve been having with peers, partners, and innovators shaping the future of connectivity.

📸 Here are some snapshots of the Workonline team during the week so far — and there’s still more to come!

If you’re attending AIS’25 (in person or online), ping us, we’d love to connect and continue the conversation.

16/09/2025

The Workonline crew is heading to -WC on Thursday, September 18!

📍 Venue: Workshop17, Kloof Street, Cape Town

🕕 Time: 18:00 onward

We’re excited to connect with peers, share knowledge, and drive conversations that shape the future of networking in South Africa.

If you’re attending, come say hi 👋 Let’s talk peering, connectivity, and building the Internet together.

28/08/2025

We’re glad to be supporting the 2025 Conference tomorrow, as Bronze sponsors. Looking forward to an engaging agenda and robust discussions on networking, security, BGP, and routing...all critical to strengthening Kenya’s internet ecosystem.

📍 Golden Tulip Hotel, Nairobi
📅 Friday, 29 August 2025
🕗 08:30 – 16:00

Wishing the Programme Committee and all participants a successful day of learning, networking, and community building.

21/08/2025

What an incredible week in Lagos!
2025 was a huge success – full of collaboration, ideas, and the kind of conversations that move our industry forward.
A massive thank you to the organising team for such a world-class event, and to all the attendees, partners, and friends who made it such an unforgettable experience.
We’re proud to have been part of the energy in Lagos – from insightful panels and lightning talks to the connections that will keep shaping the future of connectivity across Africa and beyond.
📸 Here are a few moments we’ll be remembering from this week!

30/07/2025

2025 is around the corner! Will we see you in Lagos from 19–21 August?

AfPIF is where Africa’s Internet ecosystem connects and we'll be there as co-sponsors again this year. We’re looking forward to engaging with peers, IXPs, content providers, data centre operators, policymakers, and network operators and more, from across the region and beyond.

🤝 Want to connect with the Workonline team at AfPIF?

We’d love to meet up! Reach out to [email protected] for a catch-up.

Planning to attend? Registration closes this Friday – don’t miss your chance:

👉 Register here https://www.afpif.org/registration/

Let’s keep Africa’s Internet growing, together.

Address

100 West Street
Johannesburg
2196

Telephone

+27212009000

Website

http://www.workonline.africa/

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