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How to Read This Comparison

Overall Rating

Each provider receives a QuoteColo editorial score (1–10) based on 20+ years of brokerage experience, verified customer feedback, and real-world uptime metrics.

A score of 10 means outstanding performance and value.

Pricing Range

Prices reflect typical monthly rack or $/kW averages across major U.S. markets. Expect around $160 per kW/month for wholesale power (250–500 kW), or $1,200–$2,500 per rack/month in Tier-1 cities.

Phoenix and Dallas are often 20–30% lower; final pricing depends on site, power, and specs.

Why It Matters

This guide helps you compare real data – not marketing fluff. See who actually delivers value, understand market pricing at a glance, and find providers that fit your location, power, and budget.

Pricing & Key Details

Pricing Range Premium compared to market averages. Prices vary by market and power requirements. Want real numbers? Ask QuoteColo for up-to-date pricing, current specials, and a comparison table with similar providers.

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Secondary:

  • Contract Flexibility: 12-, 24-, or 36-month terms; wholesale contracts available for MW+ deployments.
  • Sustainability: 100% renewable coverage progress; full ESG reporting (coresite.com)
  • Security & Compliance: SOC 2, ISO, PCI, and HIPAA options.
  • Remote Hands: 24×7 support (rates vary by market).
  • Differentiators: PlatformDIGITAL® “data gravity” strategy and strong Internet Exchange presence.

Popular US Colocation Markets: Quick Pricing Snapshot

Market / RegionTypical Pricing ($/kW/mo)Retail Cabinet Range (Full Rack)Notes
Ashburn, VA (NOVA)$160–180$1,400–$2,000+Densest interconnect hub in the US; cloud on-ramps; premium.
Silicon Valley / Bay Area$170–190$1,500–$2,200+Tech-heavy demand; higher costs; strong connectivity.
New York / New Jersey$150–180$1,300–$2,000Financial hub; premium bandwidth; real estate costs high.
Los Angeles (One Wilshire / SoCal)$150–180$1,300–$2,000Asia-Pacific gateway; premium for downtown sites.
Chicago, IL$140–170$1,200–$1,800Central location; strong transport + peering.
Dallas, TX$120–150$1,000–$1,600Cost advantage vs. coastal markets; high capacity.
Phoenix, AZ$110–140$900–$1,500Power cost advantage; fast growth market.
Denver, CO$120–140$1,000–$1,500Mid-market hub; less congested, good connectivity.
Seattle, WA$130–160$1,100–$1,700Proximity to Asia; subsea cable landings.
Miami, FL$130–160$1,100–$1,700Gateway to LatAm/Caribbean; cable landing station markets.

Digital Realty: Global interconnection + enterprise scale

8.5 / 10
One of the largest global operators; PlatformDIGITAL® campuses with dense carrier + cloud ecosystems. (centersquaredc.com)
+ Pros
  • 300+ data center locations
  • Well-known & trusted provider
  • Carrier neutral, cloud & high density
  • 800# goes to live person
– Cons
  • Higher cost provider
  • No pricing listed on website
  • Strict sales qualification process
  • Nothing less than a full cabinet
  • Power minimums at some locations

Number of Locations: 300+ worldwide. (centersquaredc.com)

Key Markets: Ashburn, Dallas, Chicago, Phoenix, Silicon Valley, LA, NYC (and 20+ US metros). (Wikipedia)
Power Density: Std 5–10 kW/rack; high-density and liquid-cooling options available by site.
Uptime / Tier: Tier III+ designs; 99.9x–100% SLAs typical by site.
Connectivity: Carrier-neutral; multiple cloud on-ramps (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.). (Colocation America)

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TierPoint: National mid-market with AI-ready islands

8.3 / 10
Quick Description: US-focused operator (all sizes); strong regional coverage and competitive pricing. (DataBank | Data Center Evolved)
+ Pros
  • 40+ data center locations
  • Multiple AI/High density data centers
  • Easier sales process
  • 800# goes to live person
  • Competitive pricing
– Cons
  • No data centers outside of North America
  • No pricing listed on website
  • Fewer data center options compared to bigger operators
  • Nothing less than a full cabinet is available

QuoteColo note: Trusted partner since 2003; pricing starts ~$1,000/mo.
 Number of Locations: 40+ in 20+ US markets. (DataBank | Data Center Evolved)
 Key Markets: Dallas, Philly, St. Louis, Seattle, Raleigh, Jacksonville, KC, more. (DataBank | Data Center Evolved)
 Power Density: Std 5–10 kW; 15–30 kW+ in AI/HD rooms.
 Uptime / Tier: Tier III-style designs; 99.99% typical site SLAs.
 Connectivity: Carrier-neutral; cloud connects via carriers/exchanges.
 Pricing Range: Value to mid-market vs. averages.
 Secondary: Flexible terms; 24×7 RH; SOC2/ISO/PCI/HIPAA; regional depth.

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Equinix: Cloud on-ramps + ecosystem king

9 / 10
Quick Description: The interconnection leader; largest cloud on-ramp footprint and dense IXs. (DataBank | Data Center Evolved)
+ Pros
  • 270+ data center locations
  • Well-known & trusted provider
  • Huge Cloud Network
– Cons
  • Higher cost provider
  • No pricing listed on website
  • Strict sales qualification process
  • Nothing less than a full cabinet is available
  • 800# goes to a queue

Number of Locations: 268+ global. (DataBank | Data Center Evolved)
Key Markets: Ashburn, Silicon Valley, NYC, Chicago, Dallas, LA, Miami, Seattle.
Power Density: High-density up to ~30–50 kW/rack with liquid options (site-specific). (NTT)
Uptime / Tier: 99.999%+ SLAs historically quoted per site.
Connectivity: Native on-ramps (AWS/Azure/GCP/etc.), IXs, Equinix Fabric. (Colocation America)
Pricing Range: Premium vs. market averages.
Secondary: Flexible terms; 24×7 RH; broad compliance; renewable progress (96%+ coverage). (digitalrealty.com)

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Centersquare: US-centric platform (formed from Cyxtera/Evoque assets)

7.9 / 10
Quick Description: Newer brand aggregating legacy portfolios; broad US coverage, enterprise colocation. (CyrusOne)
+ Pros
  • 70+ data center locations
  • Competitive pricing with seasonal promotions
  • Cloud Spend Audit & Optimization service
– Cons
  • No data centers outside of North America
  • No pricing listed on website
  • Nothing less than a full cabinet is available
  • 800# goes to a queue

QuoteColo note: Trusted partner since 2019; pricing starts ~$999.
 Number of Locations: 70+ (US-heavy). (CyrusOne)
 Key Markets: Ashburn, Dallas, Chicago, Silicon Valley, SoCal, SEA, MIA, PHX.
 Power Density: Std 5–10 kW; higher density by site.
 Uptime / Tier: Tier III-style; 99.99% typical.
 Connectivity: Carrier-neutral; good metro diversity.
 Pricing Range: Competitive-to-mid vs. averages.

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365 Data Centers: Network-centric regional colo

7.8 / 10
Quick Description: Smaller US operator with strong network footprint (80+ POPs). (Sabey Data Centers)
+ Pros
  • 20+ data center locations
  • Competitive pricing
  • Very network focused with 80+ POPS
  • 800# goes to live person
– Cons
  • No data centers outside of North America
  • No pricing listed on website
  • Nothing less than a full cabinet is available
  • Fewer AI/High density locations

QuoteColo note: Trusted partner since 2006; pricing starts ~$999.
 Number of Locations: 20+ (US). (Stack Infrastructure)
 Key Markets: Tampa, Nashville, Philly, Buffalo, Detroit, Chicago, etc. (Stack Infrastructure)
 Power Density: Std 5–10 kW; higher by request.
 Uptime / Tier: Tier III-style; 99.99% typical.
 Connectivity: 80+ POPs; carrier-neutral; IX access by market. (Sabey Data Centers)
 Pricing Range: Value-tier vs. averages.

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DataBank: Edge + interconnect hubs at scale

8 / 10
Quick Description: US-centric platform with 65–75+ sites, strong in carrier hotels and metro edge.
+ Pros
  • 70+ data center locations
  • Focused on hyperscale and high density applications
  • Will consider half cabinets in some markets
  • Competitive pricing
  • Easier sales process
– Cons
  • Only one data center outside of North America (London)
  • No pricing listed on website
  • 800# goes to queue

QuoteColo note: Trusted partner since 2008; pricing starts ~$999; half cabs possible in some markets.
Number of Locations: 65–75+ US/UK.
Key Markets: Ashburn, Dallas, ATL, CHI, SLC, PIT, NYC, MIA, SEA, SV.
Power Density: Std 5–10 kW; HPC/AI suites higher.
Uptime / Tier: Tier III-style; 99.99% typical.
Connectivity: Carrier hotels + cloud reach.
Pricing Range: Mid-market vs. averages; promo-driven.

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QTS Data Centers: Mega-campus specialist (Blackstone)

8 / 10
Quick Description: Rapidly growing US/EU mega-campuses; water-free cooling designs; heavy AI demand.
+ Pros
  • 2GW+ capacity; huge NOVA/ATL campuses
  • Large U.S./EU mega-campuses with rapid build timelines for AI/HPC
  • Strong capital access and long-term backing from Blackstone
– Cons
  • Heavy tilt to wholesale; limited classic retail options
  • Premium pricing on flagship campuses

Number of Locations: Multi-campus US + EU; expanding (e.g., Cedar Rapids).
 Key Markets: NOVA/Ashburn, ATL, DEN, SAT, PHX, IL, TX, VA, GA.
 Power Density: AI-ready high density (site-specific).
 Uptime / Tier: 100% target SLAs on campuses.
 Connectivity: Carrier-neutral; big fiber routes, IX access varies.
 Pricing Range: Premium wholesale; limited retail.

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CoreSite (American Tower): Cloud on-ramps + urban interconnect

8 / 10
Quick Description: 30 DCs in 11 US markets; native on-ramps and Open Cloud Exchange®.
+ Pros
  • 25+ native cloud on-ramps
  • Native cloud on-ramps and Open Cloud Exchange® for multi-cloud.
  • Dense, carrier-hotel interconnect in major metros.
– Cons
  • Higher price points in Tier-1 locations; minimum retail footprints.
  • More metro-centric than globally distributed.

Number of Locations: 30 DCs / 11 markets.
 Key Markets: LA, SV, DEN, CHI, MIA, NYC, BOS, DC/NoVA, ORL, ATL.
 Power Density: High-density suites; NVIDIA DGX-Ready in CH2.
 Uptime / Tier: 100% SLA marketed on many services.
 Connectivity: OCX; AWS/Azure/GCP on-ramps; IXPs.
 Pricing Range: Premium vs. averages.

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Flexential: Nationwide regional colo with 41 DCs

8 / 10
Quick Description: 41 DCs/19 markets; strong cloud connectivity and managed services. (QTS Data Centers)
+ Pros
  • Wide US coverage; hybrid IT portfolio. (QTS Data Centers)
  • Broad U.S. footprint plus robust managed services stack.
  • Active capacity upgrades and modernization.
– Cons
  • Fewer true hyperscale campuses vs. top global builders.
  • Pricing and options can vary widely by market.

Number of Locations: 41 / 19 US markets. (QTS Data Centers)
Key Markets: Charlotte, Denver, PDX, PHX, TPA, DFW, ATL, etc.
Power Density: Std 5–10 kW; HD options 20–35 kW+.
Uptime / Tier: 100% SLA on certain services. (QTS Data Centers)
Connectivity: Cloud on-ramps via partners; rich carrier mix.
Pricing Range: Mid-market; Phoenix/Dallas favorable.

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Switch: Tier 5® campuses + 100% green power

8 / 10
Quick Description: Iconic, very large “Prime” campuses; engineered for extreme resiliency and density; 100% renewables. (Equinix Sustainability)
+ Pros
  • Massive scale; high densities; sustainability leadership. (Switch)
  • Tier 5® design standard; flagship “Prime” campuses with 100% renewable match.
  • Strong power resiliency and campus-level scale.
– Cons
  • Campus-centric model; not ideal for small retail starts.
  • Premium price positioning.
  • Limited data center locations

Number of Locations: Major campuses in Las Vegas, Reno/Tahoe, Austin, Grand Rapids, Atlanta. (Iron Mountain)
Power Density: Very high (50kW+ per cab typical in HD halls).
Uptime / Tier: 100% power uptime guarantee. (Equinix Sustainability)
Connectivity: Carrier-neutral; large IX presence on campuses.
Pricing Range: Premium vs. averages.

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CyrusOne: Hyperscale + AI-ready with Intelliscale™

8 / 10
Quick Description: 55+ operational DCs; build-to-suit scale with AI/HPC focus.
+ Pros
  • 1+ GW power.
  • High-density, AI/HPC-ready (e.g., Intelliscale™) with rapid scale.
  • Proven delivery for 100MW+ wholesale programs.
– Cons
  • Wholesale-first focus; fewer small retail paths.
  • Limited public pricing transparency.

Number of Locations: 55+ across 9 countries.
Key Markets: Dallas HQ; strong in PHX, SAT, ATL, CHI, NOVA, EU.
Power Density: AI/HPC densities (liquid cooling) supported.
Uptime / Tier: Enterprise SLAs; ISO 22301 BCP certified.
Connectivity: Carrier-neutral; cloud connects per market.
Pricing Range: Premium wholesale; market-dependent.

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Iron Mountain Data Centers: Security + 100% renewable power

8 / 10
Quick Description: Security/compliance heavy; globally 100% renewable-matched since 2017.
+ Pros
  • Green Power Pass; underground options; strong compliance.
  • 100% renewable energy matching; strong ESG reporting.
  • Unique secure facilities (e.g., underground sites) and compliance.
– Cons
  • Premium tier compared to value operators.
  • Not every site is tailored to small retail colocation.

Number of Locations: 25+ across 3 continents.
Key Markets: AZ, NJ (solar), VA, MA, CO, CA; EU.
Power Density: HD + liquid options; PUE as low as ~1.1 cited in investor PR.
Uptime / Tier: Tier III+; enterprise SLAs.
Connectivity: Carrier-neutral; cloud connects via partners.
Pricing Range: Premium to mid-premium.

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Vantage Data Centers: Hyperscale campuses (AI growth)

8.6 / 10
Quick Description: 37 campuses on 5 continents; large US presence (Ashburn, CA, AZ, NV, OH, WA, TX “Frontier”).
+ Pros
  • Large, AI-ready campuses and fast time-to-power.
  • High rack densities and global expansion momentum.
– Cons
  • Oriented to wholesale/hyperscale; limited classic retail.
  • Mega-projects can face local resource constraints.

Number of Locations: 37 campuses globally.
Key Markets: Ashburn, Santa Clara, Phoenix, Reno, Quincy, New Albany, TX.
Power Density: Very high; liquid cooling ready (site-specific).
Uptime / Tier: 100% SLA targets on campuses.
Connectivity: Carrier-neutral; IX/cloud via partners per market.
Pricing Range: Wholesale; market-dependent.

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Aligned Data Centers: High-density, liquid cooling (3–300 kW/rack)

8.5 / 10
Quick Description: 78 DCs under management & development (Americas-led); AI/HPC-ready cooling (Delta³/DeltaFlow~).
+ Pros
  • Extreme density (3–300 kW/rack) and modular scaling.
  • Water-efficient, next-gen cooling platforms.
– Cons
  • Geography still maturing vs. global leaders.
  • Retail options depend on campus and phase.

Number of Locations: 78 (managed + future); 48 campuses.
Key Markets: PHX, DFW, SLC, NoVA, CHI, OH; LATAM via ODATA.
Power Density: 3–300 kW/rack.
Uptime / Tier: 100% stated; modular resilience.
Connectivity: Carrier-neutral; cloud via partners.
Pricing Range: Wholesale/custom; competitive in secondary markets.

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STACK Infrastructure: Gigawatt-scale NOVA + national builds

8.4 / 10
Quick Description: Hyperscale developer/operator; 4GW+ built/under development; 10 NOVA campuses.
+ Pros
  • Multi-GW development pipeline; strong AI/high-density designs.
  • Fast, standardized delivery for large blocks of capacity.
– Cons
  • Wholesale-leaning model; limited small retail.
  • Enterprise-oriented pricing: rarely “list price” public detail.

Number of Locations: Americas + APAC portfolio across 22+ markets.
Key Markets: NOVA, Dallas, Phoenix, Portland, SV, Chicago, New Albany, Toronto.
Power Density: High; liquid/closed-loop options for AI.
Uptime / Tier: Enterprise SLAs.
Connectivity: Carrier-neutral; fiber-rich sites.
Pricing Range: Wholesale; market-set.

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EdgeConneX: From hyperlocal edge to hyperscale

8.1 / 10
Quick Description: 80+ DCs in 60+ markets; excels at local edge sites and growing hyperscale builds.
+ Pros
  • Strong edge presence in secondary metros for low-latency needs.
  • Megaport cloud access (ATL example)
  • Solid cloud connectivity via partner ecosystems.
– Cons
  • Capabilities vary by city; not all sites equal in scale/connect.
  • Less depth in a few Tier-1 hubs vs. biggest players.

Mix of facility sizes; features vary by site.
Number of Locations: 80+ in 20+ countries (Americas, EMEA, APAC).
Key Markets: Dozens of US metros (ATL, PHX, PDX, SLC, BOS, DEN, etc.).
Power Density: High-density EDCs; site-specific.
Uptime / Tier: Enterprise SLAs.
Connectivity: Carrier-neutral; peering + cloud via partners.
Pricing Range: Competitive in secondary markets.

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H5 Data Centers: Privately held, interconnect-friendly

7 / 10
Quick Description: 20+ facilities; focus on carrier-hotels and IX growth (e.g., CL-IX, SAT-IX). (Interconnections – The Equinix Blog)
+ Pros
  • Carrier-hotel locations with good peering ecosystems.
  • Focus on interconnect and metro accessibility.
– Cons
  • Smaller overall portfolio vs. national/global peers.
  • High-density options are site-dependent.

Number of Locations: 20+ US. (Interconnections – The Equinix Blog)
Key Markets: San Jose, Denver, Phoenix, Atlanta, Cleveland, Seattle, San Antonio. (Interconnections – The Equinix Blog)
Power Density: Std 5–10 kW; higher in select suites.
Uptime / Tier: Enterprise SLAs.
Connectivity: Carrier-neutral; IXs in select sites.
Pricing Range: Mid-market.

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Cologix: Cloud/connectivity hubs in NA (incl. US)

8 / 10
Quick Description: 40+ data centers across North America; strong cloud connectivity options.
+ Pros
  • Dense interconnect in regional hubs; strong cloud access options.
  • Ongoing fiber/ecosystem expansions in select markets.
– Cons
  • Mixed facility vintages; experience can differ by site.
  • Retail pricing and features vary across locations.

Number of Locations: 40+ (US + Canada).
Key Markets: Columbus, Dallas, Minneapolis, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Ashburn, New Jersey (plus Canada).
Power Density: Std 5–10 kW; HD suites vary.
Uptime / Tier: 99.99% typical.
Connectivity: Cloud on-ramps via partners; IXs.
Pricing Range: Mid to premium depending on market.

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Evocative: National retail colo + cloud/managed services

7 / 10
Quick Description: 20+ global DCs across 11 markets; retail colo, bare metal, managed services. (h5datacenters.com)
+ Pros
  • National, carrier-neutral footprint with colo + bare metal + managed.
  • Active work around high-density cooling and modernization.
– Cons
  • Fewer mega-campuses; HD capabilities depend on site.
  • Brand recognition below hyperscale household names.

Number of Locations: 20+ across 11 markets (US-heavy). (h5datacenters.com)
Key Markets: LA, SV, PHX, DAL, SEA, NYC, CHI. (h5datacenters.com)
Power Density: Std 5–10 kW; higher by site.
Uptime / Tier: 99.99% typical.
Connectivity: Carrier-neutral; cloud via partners.
Pricing Range: Value to mid-market.

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Expedient: Regional enterprise colo + cloud

7.7 / 10
Quick Description: 14+ US DCs; strong managed services and regional performance. (de-cix.net)
+ Pros
  • Deep managed/enterprise services (cloud/DRaaS) with strong references.
  • Great fit for regional enterprise needing hands-on ops.
– Cons
  • Narrower national coverage vs. coast-to-coast giants.
  • Not focused on hyperscale/AI mega-campuses.

Number of Locations: 14+ US. (de-cix.net)
Key Markets: PIT, CLE, IND, BAL, BOS, PHX, COL, etc. (de-cix.net)
Power Density: Std 5–10 kW; HD by site.
Uptime / Tier: Enterprise SLAs.
Connectivity: Carrier-neutral; cloud on-ramps via partners.
Pricing Range: Value to mid-market.

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+ Pros
  • Deep managed/enterprise services (cloud/DRaaS) with strong references.
  • Ongoing fiber/ecosystem expansions in select markets.
  • Focus on interconnect and metro accessibility.
– Cons
  • Capabilities vary by city; not all sites equal in scale/connect.
  • Retail options depend on campus and phase.
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    Final Take: Pricing & Power Density Reality Check

    Before you dive in, remember: colocation pricing isn’t one-size-fits-all.
    Costs vary by market, power draw, cooling type, and cross-connect needs.

    • Primary markets (Ashburn, Silicon Valley, NYC, Chicago, Dallas, Phoenix, LA) average around $160/kW per month, or $1.2K–$2.5K+ per rack depending on power and bandwidth mix.

    • Secondary markets (like Phoenix or Dallas) usually run 20–30% lower.

    • High-density / AI deployments can require special setups (20–50 kW+ racks, liquid cooling, large x-connect bundles) and pre-approval for anything above 30 kW/rack.
      Examples: Equinix 30–50 kW; Aligned 3–300 kW.

    In short: know your power draw, confirm cooling and cross-connect needs early, and use QuoteColo to compare verified pricing: so you get real value, not marketing fluff.