• These days, it is more important than ever to ask your colocation providers the right questions before signing  a contract. The staff at QuoteColo has a combined 20+ years of colocation sales experience and thousands of clients have used our service to find a reputable and cost-effective colocation and managed hosting providers.

1) Ask your sales rep about bandwidth overage charges? Most colocation charge a base rate per Mbps and an additional fee if you go over your monthly allocation. Understanding and negotiating overage charges before you sign a contract is a smart business move!

2) If data center tech support is a top priority for your firm, call the support phone number at different times during the weekday and weekend. See how long it takes them to answer the phone. When connecting with a technician, politely tell them you are an interested new client and you were just checking on their response time and manner. Call the support phone number after standard business hours to learn more as well.

3) Make sure that you or your attorney review the colocation’s terms and conditions in detail. For example, some colocation providers include an “evergreen clause” which automatically renews your contract for another similar term.

These are just a few recommendations. More updates to follow. If your firm is interested in finding a qualified and cost-effective colocation or managed hosting provider, please submit your specifications at www.QuoteColo.com