Colocation places your servers and network equipment in a professionally operated data center with redundant power, cooling, security and carrier choice.
Who colocation is best for
This service is a strong fit for businesses leaving an on-premises server room or needing a presence near cloud and network hubs. Two proposals that look alike on price can differ sharply in service levels, support and contract flexibility, so the details deserve a careful review.
What to evaluate before you buy
- Location, latency and compliance
- Power density and pricing
- Carrier and cloud on-ramp options
- Remote hands and support
How Connectivity Counsel helps
We begin with your requirements rather than a product. Our advisors document your sites and goals, identify which providers can deliver colocation at your addresses, gather pricing, and present the options in a consistent format. We then support the contract, the installation and any escalation afterward. There is no charge to you for this work.
Providers we represent for colocation
59 providers in our portfolio list capabilities in this area. They include:
- 365 Data Centers
- ark data centers
- Bluebird Fiber
- Cologix
- CoreSite
- Csquare
- DartPoints
- Data Canopy
- Digital Crossroad
- Digital Realty
- Element Critical
- Equinix
- EXA Infrastructure
- NTT Data Centers
- Summit
- TierPoint
- 11:11 Systems
- Ascend Technologies
- Astound Business Solutions
- AT&T
- Blue Mantis
- CCI Network Services
- Cogent
- Cox
- Crown Castle (now Zayo)
- DataBank
- DYOPATH
- EarthLink
- Effortless Office
- FirstComm
- FirstLight
- Flexential
- Focus Technology
- Hivelocity
- Impact Networking
- Infobip
- Integris
- ITS
- LightEdge
- Logix Fiber Networks
- Lumen
- Mindsight
- NTT Cloud
- OTAVA
- Powernet
- Rackspace
- Rogers
- Silver Star Telecom
Additional providers are available. See the full directory or ask an advisor.
Related cloud and data center services
- Private and Hybrid Cloud
- Public Cloud Services
- Desktop as a Service (DaaS)
- Backup as a Service (BaaS)
- Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)
Industries that rely on colocation
- Technology and Software
- Data Centers and Hosting
- E-Commerce
- Telecommunications and ISPs
- Biotechnology
Frequently asked questions
What is colocation?
Colocation places your servers and network equipment in a professionally operated data center with redundant power, cooling, security and carrier choice.
How much does colocation cost?
Pricing depends on your locations, capacity or user counts, contract term and the provider. Connectivity Counsel gathers quotes from multiple providers for your exact requirements so you can compare real numbers instead of list prices.
How do I choose a provider for colocation?
Compare providers on location, latency and compliance, power density and pricing and carrier and cloud on-ramp options. An independent advisor can run that comparison for you and explain the trade-offs.
How long does it take to implement colocation?
Timelines range from a few days for cloud and wireless services to several months where network construction is required. We give you a realistic schedule for each option before you sign and track the installation afterward.
Does it cost anything to use Connectivity Counsel for colocation?
No. Connectivity Counsel does not charge clients for advisory, quoting or ordering support. Providers compensate us when you choose their service, and you pay the provider directly under the provider's own contract and pricing.
Is Connectivity Counsel tied to a single provider?
No. Connectivity Counsel is an independent advisor with a portfolio of more than 230 providers. Recommendations are based on your addresses, requirements, budget and timeline, and we show you competing options side by side.