Data centers don’t publish real pricing.

Most require long forms and weeks of sales calls.

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Bob Spiegel

“Tell me what you're deploying; I'll come back with real options from a network built over 20 years.”

— Bob Spiegel, Founder, QuoteColo
5,000+

Clients helped since 2004

No Cost

to Buyers

500+

Worldwide providers

Quotes

in 48 h

Recently placed

AI INFRA

4× 40 kW air-cooled racks + 1× 10 kW

Seattle metro

GPU

Single rack, 8× H200, 12-month term

Dallas, TX

MINING

2.5 MW ASIC hosting @ $0.068/kWh all-in

West Texas

CLASSIC COLO

Half-rack, A/B power, /28

Ashburn, VA

ENTERPRISE

6-rack private cage, mid-density, 100 Gbps network

Multi-market

What are you deploying?

From a single server to 100+ MW — matched across 500+ worldwide providers.

Free to buyers.

GPU, AI & high-density colocation

Single-rack to multi-rack GPU deployments at 15–60 kW — including the ones Tier 3 operators reject

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Traditional colocation

1/4 rack to private cage, matched to real capacity and pricing in your metro or a cheaper Plan B market

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AI data center sites & MW capacity

Powered land, shell, and wholesale capacity for AI-scale builds — from a few megawatts to campus scale

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Mining equipment, farms & containers

New and used ASIC miners, mining containers and mining farms for sale or lease on the QuoteColo marketplace

Browse the marketplace

Check GPU capacity listed now

kW Capacity Matcher

Enter your servers and the kW each one draws, e.g. 8 × B300 at 14 kW. The kW Capacity Matcher shows the GPU and high-density capacity we have on file by state, with the listed $/kW, the install window and a monthly estimate.

Free, no sign-up. Matched from 14 kW; liquid cooling and servers over 20 kW are priced case by case.

Our provider network

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How it works

You send the specs. We find the options. You decide.

STEP 1

Send your requirements.

Tell us what you're deploying, where you want it, and when you need it. Send the specs you have; we'll help with the rest.

HardwareRacks & kWLocationStart date

Estimates are fine. No perfect RFP needed.

STEP 3

Take the next step. On your terms.

Like the options? Contact the providers directly. Need more detail? Call or email us. We're here to help, not push you.

  • Go directly to the providers you like
  • Ask us questions whenever you need

A real example: from request to quotes

Example based on a typical request. Simple, direct and no sales pressure.

ClientAI infrastructure company
Hi,
I'm looking for colocation for 8× NVIDIA H100 servers around 80 kW total.
Primary location: Ashburn, VA.
Plan B: Dallas, TX.
Can you share pricing, availability and any relevant details (power, cooling, network)?
Thanks,
Alex
Bob Spiegel
Bob SpiegelFounder, QuoteColo
Hi Alex,
Thanks for the details. I checked our network and here are the best options for your request:
Option 1 – Ashburn, VA
Provider
Leading Tier III data center
Availability
January 2027
Power
80 kW (A/B feeds)
Pricing
$240/mo per kW committed
Base price
$240 × 80 kW = $19,200 / month
Additional
+ $650 for your configuration
Estimated total$19,850 / month
Option 2 – Dallas, TX (Plan B)
Provider
Major wholesale data center
Availability
November 2026
Power
80 kW (A/B feeds)
Pricing
$225/mo per kW – lower rate
Base price
$225 × 80 kW = $18,000 / month
Additional
+ $600 for your configuration
Estimated total$18,600 / month
Both options include 24/7 remote hands, 1 Gbps internet (expandable), and high-density cooling for your 80 kW load. Let me know if you'd like to discuss or if you want me to check additional markets.
Feel free to call my cell at +1 (617) 640 0309 if it's easier to discuss.
Best,
Bob

How we match you

7 details are enough to build your shortlist

A colocation data hall aisle with black cabinets on both sides and overhead cable trays
1

Any size

Single server to multi-rack or 100+ MW deployments

2

Any density

Standard colo to 100+ kW/rack GPU/AI/HPC, air or liquid cooled

3

Real power terms

Metered vs. allocated, redundancy, voltage, breaker size and true all-in power cost

4

Powered land & MW infrastructure

Powered land, shells and campuses, matching available MW, utility/substation status, expansion capacity and deployment timeline

5

Crypto mining & hosting

Matching by MW, all-in $/kWh, hosting terms and infrastructure, including farms, containers and equipment

6

Network & compliance

Bandwidth, carriers, cross-connects, cloud on-ramps and required certifications

7

Your market + Plan B

Preferred location first, and if capacity or economics don’t work, identify viable alternative markets

Get 2–4 qualified options by email

Write to us the way you would write to a provider. Rough numbers are fine; we work through the missing details with you.

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Colocation market reality: what changed in 2026

A look at the buying environment in QuoteColo’s October 2026 price snapshot.

Space vs. power

Before: renting square feet, with power sized to fit the footprint.

6–12 months

That is the planning window for a megawatt or more. Most of what is available in the near term sits below 1 MW, and a listed figure is not automatically one contiguous block you can use. A campus total can be split across rooms or phases, and a note saying “immediate” can sit beside an install date two quarters out. Ask whether the number is one room or several, and make sure every quarter comes with a year. This is a planning window, not a guaranteed installation date.

Rack density

Before: 3 kW to 5 kW air-cooled cabinets, and cooling was rarely the question.

Match the hardware

Cooling depends on the system and the facility. NVIDIA lists DGX B300 at 14.5 kW in its physical specifications and 15 kW maximum in its power table; HGX-based server requirements vary by OEM. Two DGX B300 systems can approach 30 kW before networking. Air cooling can work where the room has sufficient usable power, airflow and heat-removal capacity. Higher densities may need containment, rear-door heat exchangers or other cooling measures. Confirm your exact configuration with the provider; the number of servers alone does not determine the cooling method.

Deployment size

Before: bring whatever you have, and providers would quote almost any footprint.

100–500 kW

In the October 2026 snapshot, 100–500 kW is the footprint many larger providers are seeking. Smaller deployments can have more near-term options. At 1 MW and up, many providers ask for investment-grade credit, and some want to meet the buyer before committing capacity. Some may consider starting around 300 kW and expanding later. Expansion is not reserved capacity unless it is agreed in writing.

Pricing & terms

Before: published list rates you could compare side by side.

$200–250 per kW/month

The October 2026 planning band for 100–500 kW is $200–250 per kW per month, covering space and power. These bands apply to deployments of roughly 10 kW and up; smaller footprints are commonly priced per cabinet or rack unit. Under 100 kW is $225–250. At 1 MW and up the band is $185–250, with the $185 low end applying to build-to-suit rather than ready-now space. Individual quotes can fall outside the bands. Compare availability, credit, delivery dates and separately billed services. Terms in the October examples range from 12 months to 36 months and longer.

"Options change every month. Some companies overpay badly; others find very affordable kW. If you only see one quote, it can feel like the Wild West."

— Bob Spiegel, Founder, QuoteColo

October 2026 price snapshot: 50+ provider responses and QuoteColo’s high-density inventory. Planning ranges, not market averages; listings require provider confirmation.

October pricing and recently listed space

October 2026 planning bands for space and power, alongside built cages confirmed separately on November 11, 2026.

Planning bands, October 2026$/kW per month
  • Under 100 kW$225–250
  • 100–500 kWThe footprint many providers want$200–250
  • 1 MW and up$185 is build-to-suit, not ready now$185–250
  • GPU and high-density listingsNorth American listings marked immediate or Q4 2026 · October edition26
See the full price snapshot
Hot & Available NowConfirmed November 11, 2026

Built cages from one provider, confirmed November 11, 2026. Estimated $215–225 per kW per month for space and power; setup and separately billed services are additional. Reconfirm availability when requesting an introduction.

See the cages, layouts and terms

Finding data center capacity before QuoteColo

Most buyers try three of these first. Each one costs weeks – and still doesn't end in a real price.

THE DIY WAY

Google, ChatGPT & 'top 10' lists

Search results can help you find providers, but current rates, usable power and installation dates often require a direct enquiry.

THE DIY WAY

Provider forms & sales calls

Different sales queues and quote formats take time to compare. Confirm whether each provider can support your footprint before investing in calls.

THE DIY WAY

Peers or a paid consultant

A referral can be useful, but it reflects one deployment in one market. Check current capacity and terms against your own requirements.

Who we help

You skip the weeks of calls — we match the specifics.

GPU & high-density colocationYou have the hardware. Now you need somewhere to run it.Exact hardwarekW per rackAir or liquid coolingDeployment date

From one GPU server to larger clusters, we match your hardware, power and cooling requirements with suitable providers. Compare capacity, deployment dates and direct quotes. Start with your technical requirements; company details can come later.

GPU colocation
Racks of 8-GPU servers with blue and red liquid-cooling hoses and a rear-door heat exchanger
MW deploymentsYou need usable power, a credible delivery date and room to grow.Usable IT MWDelivery milestonesExpansion pathCredit terms

We help you compare ready capacity, phased delivery and build-to-suit options, with the credit and reservation terms each provider asks for. For 1 MW and up, plan on a 6–12 month window.

Find MW capacity
A new two-story data center with a generator yard and a high-voltage substation, a crane at one end
AI land & powered sitesYou’re acquiring a site or bringing one to market.Site controlUtility statusZoning and permitsFiber routes

We connect buyers, owners and development partners around clear site requirements: documented power status, site control, zoning and fiber. Engineering, utility and legal diligence stay with the parties.

Discuss your AI land project
Aerial view of a graded site next to a high-voltage substation, with transmission lines across farmland
Traditional colocationYou need space for a server, racks or a private cage.Rack sizePower and A/B feedsBandwidthRemote hands

We match your location, network and budget with suitable providers, from a quarter rack to a private cage, including regional operators that don’t publish their prices.

Colocation quotes
A row of locked colocation cabinets beside a private wire-mesh cage in a data hall
Bitcoin mining marketplaceYou’re buying or selling miners, containers or mining farms, or looking for hosting.All-in rate per kWhHosting termsMiners and containersFarms for sale

Explore listings and connect through QuoteColo. Hosting is matched to your target all-in rate per kWh. Parties do their own due diligence on every listing.

Mining marketplace
Mining containers on a gravel pad, one open to show shelves of ASIC miners, with pad-mounted transformers

Case studies

See how we helped teams secure colocation with the right power, pricing, and providers.

Leonard Roszkowski

CEO Elemental Energy Solutions

Problem: Needed to source ASIC servers domestically. Skeptical about working with a new organization.

What we did: Connected them to buyers, sellers, and infrastructure partners across deployments. Removed procurement and logistics overhead entirely.

Result: Rapid organizational growth in a short period. Now uses QuoteColo as an ongoing procurement interface across hardware and infrastructure.

Noel Frutasio

CEO FSN Services and Communications

Problem: Regularly needed colocation space across multiple US states and time zones. Difficult to navigate the market without deep industry knowledge.

What we did: Defined requirements in one meeting, then delivered proposals with multiple carrier and data center options across every target market.

Result: Placed in 4 cities. Contracts signed quickly. Multi-state colocation needs resolved through a single point of contact.

Tim Mandell

DC Mining / MDI Access

Problem: Needed reliable options for crypto mining containers and equipment, along with industry partners who could support real deployment requirements.

What we did: Connected the project with relevant mining infrastructure and equipment resources through the QuoteColo network, simplifying the search and evaluation process.

Result: Gained a clearer path to suitable mining infrastructure, equipment and industry contacts without having to source every option independently.

“Twenty years, 5,000+ organizations, hundreds of providers across North America and beyond – colocation, GPU and AI infrastructure, powered sites, mining. What matters is that when you tell me your specs, I already know who has the capacity, who takes your footprint, and who'll give you a real price this week – not after weeks of calls. Let's find your space.”

Bob Spiegel, Founder, QuoteColo
Bob Spiegel, Founder of QuoteColo
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Prefer to talk? Call (888) 400-5732 or email [email protected].

What our clients say

Short excerpts from written client interviews, edited for length and clarity. Read the full interviews on our case studies page.

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From the written interviews

Were you skeptical about QuoteColo?

  • Drew G. Gray

    Director of Technology

    Colocation transitionVendor discovery
    “We were not skeptical as QuoteColo is a clearinghouse for the actual vendors and their only interest is in matching clients with vendors. There was no pressure to purchase any services we didn’t want.”
  • Stefan Michael

    Director, Terra Solis

    Crypto mining resourcesMarketplace for mining
    “Yes, we were initially skeptical because we weren’t certain if thorough vetting was done for each listing on the marketplace. However, since we approach new partnerships with caution and do our own checks, the overall risk was minimal.”
  • Rich Chumsky

    Owner, Buffalo Computer Recycling

    Hardware recoveryMining partners
    “Yes, however it was not QuoteColo, the mining industry has a lot of shady individuals, so we were skeptical of the companies we were introduced to and visited their sites before doing business with the companies.”
Read the full interviews

Services

GPU & high-density colocation Data center campus at sunset — MW infrastructure Data center buildings, substation and greenfield land — AI powered sites Traditional colocation Bitcoin mining marketplace

Find providers that fit your GPU hardware, rack density and cooling requirements. From one server to larger clusters, we help you compare capacity, deployment dates and direct quotes.

Find GPU colocation

Frequently asked questions

We’re happy to answer your questions

Does using QuoteColo cost me anything?

No. You never pay us. The data center shares their existing sales commission with us — the same way they’d compensate an in-house sales rep. You pay exactly what you’d pay going direct. In practice, because we know which providers have real capacity and are motivated to move, you often land faster and avoid the deals that look good on the quote and fall apart on the real bill.

Is QuoteColo a legitimate service? How long have you been doing this?

We’ve been matching buyers with colocation providers since 2004 — over 20 years, 5,000+ companies helped. Bob Spiegel, our founder, has direct relationships with hundreds of regional operators. You can call us directly at (888) 400-5732.

How is this different from just Googling colocation providers?

Google shows you who has good SEO. We show you who has real capacity, fits your specs, and has pricing that won’t surprise you on month two. Most providers don’t publish real rack rates, minimum commits, power availability, or cross-connect fees online. We have that data from 20+ years of direct relationships — including regional operators that don’t show up in search at all.

How fast will I receive options?

Matched options arrive by email within 48 hours once your requirements are clear enough to match. We compare them against current provider prices and specs, so a standard request does not wait on a round of sales calls. Multi-site, compliance-heavy or 30 kW+ per rack deployments take longer, because availability and cooling have to be confirmed with providers. If something is missing, a real person follows up to clarify the fit and next steps.

Can you help with high-density GPU or AI workloads?

Yes. GPU and AI deployments are one of our fastest-growing request types, from a single 8-GPU server to multi-rack clusters, often without MW-scale minimums. We match your exact hardware, total kW and kW per rack to what a facility can support, and we ask providers whether liquid cooling is installed or only planned. Air can work when the facility supports your system and density; liquid is a plus where it is needed.

What if I only need a partial rack or a single server?

We handle those too. Smaller deployments are where referral services add the most value — many large facilities won’t respond to sub-rack inquiries, but we know which operators specialize in 1U to quarter-rack without making you feel like an afterthought.

Do I have to share my company details to get a quote?

Not upfront, beyond your technical requirements. Some providers demand heavy qualification before they’ll even discuss capacity — entity forms, company website, financials. Others evaluate based on your specs first. We know which providers are which, and we route you accordingly. You stay in control of what you share and when.

What’s the real monthly cost of colocation?

For space and power, QuoteColo’s October 2026 planning bands, based on 50+ provider responses, put deployments under 100 kW at $225–250 per kW per month and 100–500 kW at $200–250. These kW bands are for deployments of roughly 10 kW and up; smaller footprints are usually priced per cabinet or rack unit. Bandwidth, IPs, cross-connects, setup and paid remote hands may be extra, and committed power is billed even when it sits idle. We compare those items before you sign.

Do you cover locations outside the US?

Our primary focus is the US and Canada. We handle select international requests but coverage and response time vary outside North America — we’ll tell you upfront if a market is outside our reliable network.