AI INFRA 4× 40kW air-cooled racks + 1× 10kW
Seattle metro
Data centers don’t publish real pricing.
Most require long forms and weeks of sales calls.
Most require long forms and weeks of sales calls.
Get 2–4 real data center options in 48 hours
1/4 rack to 100+ MW Traditional colo / high-density / MW sites
Your price is the same as going direct. We are not a typical broker.
“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
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AI INFRA GPU Single rack, 8× H200 12-month term
Dallas, TX
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CLASIC COLO Half-rack, A+B power, /28
Ashburn, VA
ENTERPRISE 0U scaling to 500U over 2 years
Multi-market
Our Provider Network
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.
Estimates are fine. No perfect RFP needed.
STEP 2
A shortlist that fits your specs.
We filter our network of 500+ providers down to a few that fit, then email you their names and estimated all-in pricing for your requirements.
Your shortlist, by email
Provider names & matched options- Estimated total, with inclusions & extras
- Availability & key terms
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
Here's what an actual conversation looks like. Simple, direct and no sales pressure.
ClientAI infrastructure company
Bob SpiegelFounder, QuoteColo
How we match you
7 details are enough to build your short list
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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
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Network & Compliance
Bandwidth, carriers, cross-connects, cloud on-ramps and required certifications
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Your Market + Plan B
Preferred location first, and if capacity or economics don’t work, identify viable alternative markets
What our clients say
Get 2–4 qualified options in 48 hours
Colocation market reality: what changed in 2026
The buying environment moved in four ways. Here's what the questions used to be, and what they are now.
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.
~35 kW per rack
That is the honest number to specify when you ask a provider for air-cooled capacity. An 8-GPU HGX or DGX B300 server draws roughly 14–16 kW. One per rack lands near 16–18 kW, and almost any legacy facility takes it. Two per rack reaches 32–36 kW, the realistic ceiling for pure air with hot-aisle containment. Three or four needs rear-door heat exchangers, which is liquid-assisted no matter what the data sheet calls it.
Deployment Size
Before: bring whatever you have, and providers would quote almost any footprint.
100–500 kW
This is the footprint many larger providers are actively seeking right now. Below it, you have options and shorter decisions. At 1 MW and up, investment-grade credit becomes the main gate, and some providers want to meet you before committing a full megawatt. Without IGC, a few will start you near 300 kW and consider expansion later. Expansion is not reserved capacity unless it is in writing.
Pricing & Terms
Before: published list rates you could compare side by side.
$200–250 per kW/month
That is the October planning band for 100–500 kW, covering space and power. Under 100 kW runs $225–250. One megawatt and up runs $185–250, where the $185 end is build-to-suit rather than ready-now space. The bands overlap on purpose. Bigger does not reliably mean cheaper, and at size the real differences are availability, credit and delivery date. Terms in our current inventory run from 12 months to 36 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, from 50+ provider responses and QuoteColo’s high-density inventory. Planning ranges, not market averages.
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.
Google, ChatGPT & 'top 10' lists
Looks useful — it isn't. No real pricing, no usable kW data, no timelines. Just SEO content that doesn't reflect actual deals or current capacity.
Provider forms & sales calls
Long forms, slow replies, discovery calls. Weeks go by and pricing is still unclear — and some of those providers can't support your footprint anyway.
Peers or a paid consultant
Peers work from outdated info; consultants are expensive. Neither gives you fast options matched to today's market and your actual requirements.
One shortlist, real prices
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Send your specs — two minutes.
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We match across 500+ providers, including off-market regional operators.
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Real pricing back within hours.
- Free
You never pay us — providers cover it.
Who we help
You skip the weeks of calls — we match the specifics.
GPU & HIGH-DENSITY COLOCATION
You have the hardware. Now you need somewhere to run it.
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.
GPU Colocation
Start with your technical requirements.
MW deployments
You need usable power, a credible delivery date and room to grow. We help you compare capacity and phased deployment options.
AI land & powered sites
You're acquiring a site or bringing one to market. We connect buyers, owners and development partners around clear site requirements.
Traditional colocation
You need space for a server, racks or a private cage. We match your location, network and budget with suitable providers.
Bitcoin mining marketplace
You're buying or selling miners, containers or mining farms, or looking for hosting. Explore listings and connect through QuoteColo.
Case Studies
See how we helped teams secure colocation with the right power, pricing, and providers.
“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.”
Our Provider Network
Services
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 colocationCompare large-scale capacity, delivery timelines and phased deployment options for megawatt infrastructure requirements.
Learn moreConnect buyers, owners and development partners around clear powered-land and AI data center site requirements.
Learn moreFind suitable providers for a server, racks or a private cage based on location, network and budget.
Learn moreBuy or sell miners, containers or mining farms, find hosting and connect through QuoteColo.
Explore marketplaceFrequently Asked Questions
We’re happy to answer your questions
Does using QuoteColo cost me anything?
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?
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 — contact info is on the site.
How is this different from just Googling colocation providers?
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?
How fast will I receive options?
Most clients receive a shortlist within a few hours of submitting their requirements. Standard requests: within 24 hours. Complex or high-density deployments (multi-site, compliance-heavy, or 30kW+ per rack) may take 2–3 business days to source properly. A real person follows up — not an automated sequence.
Can you help with high-density GPU or AI workloads?
Can you help with high-density GPU or AI workloads?
Yes, this is one of our fastest-growing request types. We source facilities that accept deployments from 5kW to 100kW+ per rack without requiring MW-scale minimums. We verify cooling design (air handles to ~25–30kW reliably; direct-to-chip above that) and flag which sites are ‘liquid-ready on a sales deck’ vs actually installed.
What if I only need a partial rack or a single server?
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?
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?
What’s the real monthly cost of colocation?
The rack rate is just the base. Your actual bill adds: power billing model (committed kW vs metered — and committed means you pay for idle capacity), cross-connect fees, remote hands hourly rates, bandwidth billing (metered vs unmetered vs burstable), and installation charges. A recent 300kW deployment in a Colorado secondary market came in at ~$78/kW/month base — with cross-connects and power model adding ~25–30% to the real monthly cost. We surface all of this before you sign.
Do you cover locations outside the US?
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.