Google, ChatGPT & ‘top 10’ lists
Large brands dominate the results. No current prices, no usable kW data, and the regional operators that might fit you best rarely show up.
20 US providers side by side
Colocation Providers Compared
Providers differ less on uptime than on what they will take: the smallest footprint, kW per rack, location and date. The table and profiles below line up 20 well-known US providers on those points, with a full review of each.
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“I’ve worked with nearly every major US provider and hundreds of regional operators.”
— Bob Spiegel, Founder, QuoteColo
How to Read This Comparison
We don’t rank providers. The right one depends on your size, power, location and date, so the table shows what decides fit.
TierPoint
Provider, linked to its full review
Retail
Who it is built for
Full cabinet and up
The smallest deal it usually takes
40+ in 20+ US markets
Footprint
5–10 kW; 15–30+ kW in AI rooms
Standard and high-density power per rack
Medium–High
GPU / AI fit: where high-density or liquid-cooled space exists
Colocation Provider Comparison Table
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| Provider | Type | Smallest footprint | Locations | Power per rack | GPU / AI fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equinix | Interconnection | Full cabinet and up | 280+ in 77 metros | Up to ~30–50 kW (site-specific) | High |
| Digital Realty | Interconnection | Full cabinet and up | 300+ worldwide | 5–10 kW; high density and liquid by site | High |
| CoreSite | Interconnection | Retail minimums by market | 30 in 11 US markets | High-density suites | High |
| Cologix | Interconnection | Varies by site | 40+ in the US and Canada | 5–10 kW; high-density suites vary | Medium |
| H5 Data Centers | Interconnection | Varies by site | 20+ US | 5–10 kW; higher in select suites | Limited–Medium |
| TierPoint | Retail | Full cabinet and up | 40+ in 20+ US markets | 5–10 kW; 15–30+ kW in AI/HD rooms | Medium–High |
| Centersquare | Retail | Full cabinet and up | 80 in North America and the UK | 5–10 kW; higher by site | Limited–Medium |
| 365 Data Centers | Retail | Full cabinet and up | 20+ US | 5–10 kW; higher by request | Limited |
| DataBank | Retail | Half cabinet in some markets | 65+ US, plus London | 5–10 kW; HPC/AI suites higher | Medium |
| Flexential | Retail + managed | Varies by site | 40+ in 18 US markets | 5–10 kW; 20–35+ kW HD options | Medium–High |
| Evocative | Retail + managed | Varies by site | 20+ in 11 markets | 5–10 kW; higher by site | Medium |
| Expedient | Retail + managed | Varies by site | 14+ US | 5–10 kW; HD by site | Limited |
| Iron Mountain Data Centers | Retail + wholesale | Varies; not every site takes small retail | 25+ on 3 continents | High density and liquid options | High |
| QTS Data Centers | Wholesale | Wholesale; limited retail | Multi-campus US and EU | AI-ready high density (site-specific) | Very high |
| Switch | Campus | Campus-scale; not for small starts | 5 US campus regions | Very high; 50+ kW in HD halls | Very high |
| CyrusOne | Wholesale | Wholesale-first | 55+ in 9 countries | AI/HPC densities, liquid cooling | Very high |
| Vantage Data Centers | Hyperscale | Wholesale / hyperscale | 37 campuses, 5 continents | Very high; liquid-ready (site-specific) | Very high |
| Aligned Data Centers | Wholesale | Wholesale; retail by campus | 51 campuses; 6.4 GW+ operating and planned | 3–300 kW per rack | Very high |
| STACK Infrastructure | Wholesale | Wholesale-leaning | 22+ markets, Americas and APAC | High; liquid options for AI | Very high |
| EdgeConneX | Edge + hyperscale | Varies by site | 80+ in 20+ countries | High density, site-specific | Medium–High |
These are the providers you can research yourself. We also work with hundreds of smaller regional operators that aren’t listed here. Provider facts from providers’ published material and QuoteColo’s provider contacts, August 2026; Equinix, Centersquare, Flexential and Aligned updated November 2026. .
Not on this list: regional operators
These 20 are the names you can find yourself. Most of the 500+ providers we work with are smaller regional operators that don’t publish prices, so they rarely appear in comparisons like this one.
500+
providers in our network; 20 of them are in this comparison
They rarely advertise or publish prices, so they seldom show up in Google or AI answers. In our experience, they often offer:
- Lower rack pricing
- Faster install timelines
- More flexible contract terms
- Room for one or two racks
Compare Top 20 US Colocation Providers
Grouped by the kind of buyer each one fits. Open a provider for its key facts, pros and cons.
Interconnection hubs and cloud on-ramps
5 providers
Carrier hotels and cloud on-ramps for network-heavy and multi-cloud deployments. Premium pricing; a full cabinet is often the smallest deal.
Equinix: Cloud on-ramps and interconnection ecosystem
Best for: Multi-cloud and network-dense deployments that need many carriers and cloud on-ramps in one building.
- Locations
- 280+ in 77 metros
- Key markets
- Ashburn, Silicon Valley, NYC, Chicago, Dallas, LA, Miami, Seattle
- Power density
- High density up to ~30–50 kW per rack, with liquid options at some sites
- Uptime
- 99.9999%+ operational uptime in 2025 (company figure)
- Connectivity
- Native cloud on-ramps (AWS, Azure, GCP), internet exchanges, Equinix Fabric
- Pricing
- Premium compared with the market
- Other
- Flexible terms; 24×7 remote hands; broad compliance; 96%+ renewable coverage
Pros
- Largest cloud on-ramp footprint and dense internet exchanges
- Native AWS, Azure and GCP on-ramps, plus Equinix Fabric
- Well-known, trusted provider
Cons
- Higher-cost provider
- No pricing on the website; in our experience, strict sales qualification
- Nothing smaller than a full cabinet
- In our experience, the sales line goes to a queue
Digital Realty: Global interconnection and enterprise scale
Best for: Enterprises that want one provider across many metros, from cabinets to wholesale suites.
- Locations
- 300+ worldwide
- Key markets
- Ashburn, Dallas, Chicago, Phoenix, Silicon Valley, LA, NYC and 20+ other US metros
- Power density
- 5–10 kW per rack standard; high-density and liquid cooling at some sites
- Uptime
- Tier III+ designs; 99.9x–100% SLAs depending on the site
- Connectivity
- Carrier-neutral; cloud on-ramps (AWS, Azure, GCP and others)
- Pricing
- Premium compared with the market
- Terms
- 12, 24 or 36 months; wholesale contracts for MW+ deployments
- Compliance
- SOC 2, ISO, PCI and HIPAA options
- Other
- 24×7 remote hands (rates vary by market); PlatformDIGITAL “data gravity” strategy and strong internet exchange presence
Pros
- 300+ data centers
- Carrier-neutral, with cloud on-ramps and high-density options
- Well-known, trusted provider
- In our experience, the sales line is answered by a person
Cons
- Higher-cost provider
- No pricing on the website; in our experience, strict sales qualification
- Nothing smaller than a full cabinet; power minimums at some sites
CoreSite (American Tower): Cloud on-ramps and urban interconnect
Best for: Multi-cloud deployments in major US metros that need native on-ramps and dense carrier hotels.
- Locations
- 30 in 11 US markets
- Key markets
- LA, Silicon Valley, Denver, Chicago, Miami, NYC, Boston, DC / Northern Virginia, Orlando, Atlanta
- Power density
- High-density suites; NVIDIA DGX-Ready in CH2 (Chicago)
- Uptime
- 100% SLA marketed on many services
- Connectivity
- Open Cloud Exchange; AWS, Azure and GCP on-ramps; internet exchanges
- Pricing
- Premium compared with the market
Pros
- 25+ native cloud on-ramps and the Open Cloud Exchange® for multi-cloud
- Dense carrier-hotel interconnection in major metros
Cons
- Higher prices in Tier-1 locations; minimum retail footprints
- Metro-focused rather than global
Cologix: Cloud and connectivity hubs across North America
Best for: Network-heavy deployments in regional hubs, including Canada.
- Locations
- 40+ in the US and Canada
- Key markets
- Columbus, Dallas, Minneapolis, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Ashburn, New Jersey, plus Canada
- Power density
- 5–10 kW per rack standard; high-density suites vary
- Uptime
- 99.99% typical
- Connectivity
- Cloud on-ramps through partners; internet exchanges
- Pricing
- Mid-market to premium, depending on the market
Pros
- Dense interconnection in regional hubs, with strong cloud access
- Ongoing fiber and ecosystem expansion in select markets
Cons
- Mixed facility vintages; the experience differs by site
- Retail pricing and features vary by location
H5 Data Centers: Privately held, interconnect-friendly
Best for: Carrier-hotel space in secondary metros with growing internet exchanges.
- Locations
- 20+ US
- Key markets
- San Jose, Denver, Phoenix, Atlanta, Cleveland, Seattle, San Antonio
- Power density
- 5–10 kW per rack standard; higher in select suites
- Uptime
- Enterprise SLAs
- Connectivity
- Carrier-neutral; internet exchanges at select sites
- Pricing
- Mid-market
Pros
- Carrier-hotel locations with good peering
- Focus on interconnection and exchange growth (e.g. CL-IX, SAT-IX)
Cons
- Smaller portfolio than national and global peers
- High-density options depend on the site
National and regional retail colocation
8 providers
Racks to private cages, easier sales processes, managed-service options and more room on price. Where most 1–40 rack deployments land.
TierPoint: National mid-market with AI-ready islands
Best for: Mid-market buyers who want an easier sales process and competitive pricing across many US metros.
- Locations
- 40+ in 20+ US markets
- Key markets
- Dallas, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Seattle, Raleigh, Jacksonville, Kansas City
- Power density
- 5–10 kW per rack standard; 15–30+ kW in AI and high-density rooms
- Uptime
- Tier III-style designs; 99.99% typical site SLAs
- Connectivity
- Carrier-neutral; cloud connections through carriers and exchanges
- Pricing
- Value to mid-market
- Other
- Flexible terms; 24×7 remote hands; SOC 2, ISO, PCI and HIPAA
Pros
- Several AI and high-density data centers
- Easier sales process; in our experience, the sales line is answered by a person
- Competitive pricing
Cons
- No data centers outside North America
- No pricing on the website
- Fewer sites than the largest operators; nothing smaller than a full cabinet
Long-time QuoteColo partner. Entry pricing we have quoted: from about $1,000/month.
Full TierPoint reviewCentersquare: US-centric platform (formed from Cyxtera/Evoque assets)
Best for: Enterprise colocation across many US metros, often with seasonal promotions.
- Locations
- 80 in North America and the UK
- Key markets
- Ashburn, Dallas, Chicago, Silicon Valley, Southern California, Seattle, Miami, Phoenix
- Power density
- 5–10 kW per rack standard; higher density by site
- Uptime
- Tier III-style; 99.99% typical
- Connectivity
- Carrier-neutral; good metro diversity
- Pricing
- Competitive to mid-market
Pros
- 80 data centers
- Competitive pricing with seasonal promotions
- Cloud spend audit and optimization service
Cons
- Limited footprint outside North America (UK only)
- No pricing on the website; nothing smaller than a full cabinet
- In our experience, the sales line goes to a queue
QuoteColo partner. Entry pricing we have quoted: from about $999/month.
Full Centersquare review365 Data Centers: Network-centric regional colocation
Best for: Network-focused deployments in secondary US markets at value pricing.
- Locations
- 20+ US
- Key markets
- Tampa, Nashville, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Detroit, Chicago
- Power density
- 5–10 kW per rack standard; higher by request
- Uptime
- Tier III-style; 99.99% typical
- Connectivity
- 80+ POPs; carrier-neutral; internet exchange access by market
- Pricing
- Value tier
Pros
- Network-focused, with 80+ POPs
- Competitive pricing
- In our experience, the sales line is answered by a person
Cons
- No data centers outside North America
- No pricing on the website; nothing smaller than a full cabinet
- Few AI or high-density locations
QuoteColo partner. Entry pricing we have quoted: from about $999/month.
Full 365 Data Centers reviewDataBank: Edge and interconnect hubs at scale
Best for: Buyers who need a smaller footprint or an easier sales process, from edge sites to HPC suites.
- Locations
- 65+ US, plus London
- Key markets
- Ashburn, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Pittsburgh, NYC, Miami, Seattle, Silicon Valley
- Power density
- 5–10 kW per rack standard; higher in HPC and AI suites
- Uptime
- Tier III-style; 99.99% typical
- Connectivity
- Carrier hotels and cloud reach
- Pricing
- Mid-market; promotion-driven
Pros
- Will consider half cabinets in some markets
- Focus on hyperscale and high-density applications
- Competitive, promotion-driven pricing; easier sales process
Cons
- Only one data center outside North America (London)
- No pricing on the website
- In our experience, the sales line goes to a queue
QuoteColo partner. Entry pricing we have quoted: from about $999/month; half cabinets possible in some markets.
Full DataBank reviewFlexential: Nationwide regional colocation with 40+ data centers
Best for: Hybrid IT buyers who want colocation plus managed services across 18 US markets.
- Locations
- 40+ in 18 US markets
- Key markets
- Charlotte, Denver, Portland, Phoenix, Tampa, Dallas–Fort Worth, Atlanta
- Power density
- 5–10 kW per rack standard; high-density options of 20–35+ kW
- Uptime
- 100% SLA on certain services
- Connectivity
- Cloud on-ramps through partners; wide carrier mix
- Pricing
- Mid-market; Phoenix and Dallas are favorable
Pros
- Broad US footprint with a strong managed-services stack
- Active capacity upgrades and modernization
Cons
- Fewer true hyperscale campuses than the top global builders
- Pricing and options vary widely by market
Evocative: National retail colocation, bare metal and managed services
Best for: Retail colocation with bare metal or managed services from the same provider.
- Locations
- 20+ in 11 markets
- Key markets
- LA, Silicon Valley, Phoenix, Dallas, Seattle, NYC, Chicago
- Power density
- 5–10 kW per rack standard; higher by site
- Uptime
- 99.99% typical
- Connectivity
- Carrier-neutral; cloud through partners
- Pricing
- Value to mid-market
Pros
- Carrier-neutral national footprint with colocation, bare metal and managed services
- Active work on high-density cooling and modernization
Cons
- Fewer mega-campuses; high density depends on the site
- Less brand recognition than the largest names
Expedient: Regional enterprise colocation and cloud
Best for: Regional enterprises that want hands-on managed services, cloud and DRaaS next to their racks.
- Locations
- 14+ US
- Key markets
- Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Boston, Phoenix, Columbus
- Power density
- 5–10 kW per rack standard; high density by site
- Uptime
- Enterprise SLAs
- Connectivity
- Carrier-neutral; cloud on-ramps through partners
- Pricing
- Value to mid-market
Pros
- Deep managed and enterprise services (cloud, DRaaS) with strong references
- Good fit for regional enterprises that need hands-on operations
Cons
- Narrower national coverage than coast-to-coast providers
- Not focused on hyperscale or AI campuses
Iron Mountain Data Centers: Security and 100% renewable power
Best for: Compliance-heavy deployments that need strong physical security and renewable-matched power.
- Locations
- 25+ on 3 continents
- Key markets
- Arizona, New Jersey, Virginia, Massachusetts, Colorado, California; Europe
- Power density
- High density and liquid options; PUE as low as ~1.1 at some sites (company figure)
- Uptime
- Tier III+; enterprise SLAs
- Connectivity
- Carrier-neutral; cloud through partners
- Pricing
- Premium to mid-premium
Pros
- 100% renewable-matched since 2017 (Green Power Pass)
- Secure facilities, including underground sites, and strong compliance
Cons
- Premium pricing compared with value operators
- Not every site is set up for small retail colocation
Wholesale, hyperscale and AI campuses
7 providers
Megawatt blocks, build-to-suit and liquid-ready halls. Little classic retail; power, term and credit drive the deal.
QTS Data Centers: Mega-campus specialist (Blackstone)
Best for: Large AI and enterprise deployments on US and EU mega-campuses with fast build timelines.
- Locations
- Multi-campus US and EU
- Key markets
- Northern Virginia, Atlanta, Denver, San Antonio, Phoenix, Illinois, Texas; expanding (e.g. Cedar Rapids)
- Power density
- AI-ready high density, site-specific; water-free cooling designs
- Uptime
- 100% target SLAs on campuses
- Connectivity
- Carrier-neutral; major fiber routes; exchange access varies
- Pricing
- Premium wholesale; limited retail
Pros
- 2 GW+ of capacity, with large Northern Virginia and Atlanta campuses
- Rapid build timelines for AI and HPC
- Long-term backing from Blackstone
Cons
- Heavy tilt to wholesale; limited classic retail
- Premium pricing on flagship campuses
Switch: Tier 5® campuses and 100% green power
Best for: Large, dense deployments that value campus scale, resiliency and renewable power.
- Locations
- 5 US campus regions
- Key markets
- Las Vegas, Reno/Tahoe, Austin, Grand Rapids, Atlanta
- Power density
- Very high; 50+ kW per cabinet typical in high-density halls
- Uptime
- 100% power uptime guarantee
- Connectivity
- Carrier-neutral; large exchange presence on campuses
- Pricing
- Premium compared with the market
Pros
- Tier 5® (Switch’s own design standard, not an Uptime Institute tier) and campus-level scale
- Flagship Prime campuses with a 100% renewable match
- Strong power resiliency
Cons
- Campus-centric model; not ideal for small retail starts
- Premium pricing
- Few locations
CyrusOne: Hyperscale and AI-ready with Intelliscale™
Best for: Wholesale and build-to-suit programs, including 100 MW+ AI and HPC builds.
- Locations
- 55+ in 9 countries
- Key markets
- Dallas (HQ), Phoenix, San Antonio, Atlanta, Chicago, Northern Virginia, Europe
- Power density
- AI and HPC densities with liquid cooling
- Uptime
- Enterprise SLAs; ISO 22301 business-continuity certified
- Connectivity
- Carrier-neutral; cloud connections by market
- Pricing
- Premium wholesale; market-dependent
Pros
- 1+ GW of power
- High-density, AI/HPC-ready designs (Intelliscale™)
- Proven delivery for 100 MW+ wholesale programs
Cons
- Wholesale-first; few small retail paths
- Little public pricing
Vantage Data Centers: Hyperscale campuses (AI growth)
Best for: Hyperscale and AI tenants who need large campuses and fast time to power.
- Locations
- 37 campuses, 5 continents
- Key markets
- Ashburn, Santa Clara, Phoenix, Reno, Quincy, New Albany, Texas (Frontier)
- Power density
- Very high; liquid-cooling ready, site-specific
- Uptime
- 100% SLA targets on campuses
- Connectivity
- Carrier-neutral; exchanges and cloud through partners by market
- Pricing
- Wholesale; market-dependent
Pros
- Large AI-ready campuses and fast time to power
- High rack densities and global expansion
Cons
- Oriented to wholesale and hyperscale; limited classic retail
- Mega-projects can face local resource constraints
Aligned Data Centers: High-density, liquid cooling (3–300 kW/rack)
Best for: Dense AI and HPC deployments that need liquid cooling and modular scaling. Owned by AIP, MGX and BlackRock’s GIP since 2026.
- Locations
- 51 campuses; 6.4 GW+ operating and planned
- Key markets
- Phoenix, Dallas–Fort Worth, Salt Lake City, Northern Virginia, Chicago, Ohio; Latin America via ODATA
- Power density
- 3–300 kW per rack
- Uptime
- 100% stated; modular resilience
- Connectivity
- Carrier-neutral; cloud through partners
- Pricing
- Wholesale and custom; competitive in secondary markets
Pros
- Densities from 3 to 300 kW per rack, with modular scaling
- Water-efficient Delta³ and DeltaFlow~ cooling
Cons
- Geography still growing compared with global leaders
- Retail options depend on the campus and phase
STACK Infrastructure: Gigawatt-scale NOVA and national builds
Best for: Large blocks of capacity delivered on a standard design.
- Locations
- 22+ markets, Americas and APAC
- Key markets
- Northern Virginia, Dallas, Phoenix, Portland, Silicon Valley, Chicago, New Albany, Toronto
- Power density
- High; liquid and closed-loop options for AI
- Uptime
- Enterprise SLAs
- Connectivity
- Carrier-neutral; fiber-rich sites
- Pricing
- Wholesale; set by market
Pros
- 4 GW+ built or under development, including 10 Northern Virginia campuses
- Fast, standardized delivery for large capacity blocks
Cons
- Wholesale-leaning; limited small retail
- Enterprise pricing, rarely published
EdgeConneX: From hyperlocal edge to hyperscale
Best for: Low-latency edge sites in secondary metros, and growing hyperscale builds.
- Locations
- 80+ in 20+ countries
- Key markets
- Atlanta, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, Boston, Denver and dozens of other US metros
- Power density
- High-density edge data centers, site-specific
- Uptime
- Enterprise SLAs
- Connectivity
- Carrier-neutral; peering and cloud through partners
- Pricing
- Competitive in secondary markets
Pros
- Strong edge presence in secondary metros for low-latency needs
- Cloud access through partners, including Megaport
Cons
- Scale and connectivity differ by city
- Less depth in some Tier-1 hubs than the biggest players
Finding a Colocation Provider on Your Own
Most CTOs start the same way: search, a shortlist of 5–10 providers, sales calls, then proposals that don’t compare. Many good providers never publish prices, and the ones that do are usually the largest brands, not necessarily the best fit.
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- Cabinet and powerkW per rack, $ per month
- Usually the biggest cost driver in the monthly bill.
- Usable powerkW you can draw continuously
- A single-phase 208V/30A circuit gives about 5 kW usable at an 80% continuous load (208 × 30 × 0.8), not 6 kW.
- BandwidthCommit, burst or unmetered
- The same rack can price very differently depending on the model.
- Cross-connectsHow many, $ per month each
- Monthly fees differ widely between facilities and add up in multi-carrier setups.
- Remote handsHourly rate, included hours
- It matters when nobody from your team is on site.
- Cloud on-rampsAWS, Azure, GCP in the building?
- Direct on-ramps in the building, or only through a carrier.
- Install dateA date in writing
- Some metros take 30–60 days for a few racks; megawatt blocks take months.
- Term12, 24 or 36 months
- A 12-month and a 36-month term can change the price a lot.
What QuoteColo Actually Does
Providers keep us up to date with their prices and specs, so when you ask for a quote we don’t have to go back to them. We match your requirements against what’s on file and send you the ones that fit, with prices.
Before you ask: on file at QuoteColo
National brands and regional operators send us their prices and specs as they change: rack, power, network and term, by market. A few lines of it, as price ranges across providers (November 2026):
| Market | Cabinet and power | Network | $ per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | Full rack 48U, 5 kW | 100M–1 Gbps | $1,500–1,750 |
| Ashburn | Full rack 48U, 15 kW | 1 Gbps | $4,800–5,400 |
| Chicago | Full rack 48U, 30 kW | 1 Gbps | $9,500–9,999 |
| Los Angeles | Half rack 24U, 2 kW | 100M–1 Gbps | $1,000–1,500 |
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Colocation Providers FAQ
Who are the top colocation providers in the US?
The largest US colocation providers include Equinix, Digital Realty, CoreSite, QTS, CyrusOne, Vantage, Aligned and STACK, alongside national and regional operators such as TierPoint, Flexential, DataBank, Centersquare and Cologix. The best one for you depends on footprint, power per rack, location and date, not brand size. Many good regional operators never publish prices.
How much does colocation cost per kW in 2026 and 2027?
For late 2026 and 2027 deployments, QuoteColo’s latest price index (October 2026, 50+ provider responses) puts space and power at $225–250 per kW per month under 100 kW, $200–250 for 100–500 kW and $185–250 for 1 MW and up. Near-term high-density listings on our desk ranged $190–300 in October 2026, and immediate capacity can price above the band. These are planning bands, not averages; bandwidth, cross-connects and remote hands can be extra.
Which colocation providers accept a single rack or a half cabinet?
Many large providers start at a full cabinet, and some add power minimums. DataBank considers half cabinets in some markets, and many regional operators take a single server, a quarter rack or a half rack. Send your footprint and we’ll show you the providers that accept it, including ones that don’t publish pricing. See 1U–8U colocation and half racks.
Which providers are best for GPU and AI colocation?
For large AI deployments, wholesale campuses such as QTS, Vantage, Aligned, CyrusOne, STACK and Switch offer high-density and liquid-cooled space. For one to a few GPU racks, retail providers with high-density rooms, such as TierPoint, Flexential, DataBank, Equinix and Digital Realty, can fit. Density is site-specific, so confirm the facility supports your exact hardware and kW per rack. More on GPU colocation.
Why don’t colocation providers publish prices?
Most providers price each deal on location, kW, term, network and how much capacity they have left, so list prices go stale quickly. Larger providers also qualify buyers before they quote. QuoteColo keeps current prices and specs from its provider network, so you can compare real numbers before you talk to a sales team.
Does QuoteColo cost anything to use?
No. You don’t pay us. Providers share their existing standard sales commission with QuoteColo, so there’s no added fee or markup on your provider quote. You sign directly with the provider, at its own rate.
What should I compare besides the monthly price?
Usable kW per rack (a single-phase 208V/30A circuit gives about 5 kW usable at an 80% continuous load: 208 × 30 × 0.8), A/B redundancy, the bandwidth model, cross-connect fees, remote-hands rates, the install date and the contract term. A 12-month and a 36-month term can price very differently, so compare quotes on the same basis.
Should I choose a large provider or a regional operator?
Large providers win on carrier density, cloud on-ramps, global reach and audited compliance. Regional operators often win on price, flexible terms, smaller footprints and faster installs. If your deployment needs neither a carrier hotel nor a global footprint, a regional operator is often the better fit, and it is the group most buyers never find through search.