AI Colocation & Datacenter Pricing

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What are the average pricing benchmarks for AI colocation?

AI-ready colocation pricing typically ranges from $250 to $450 per kW/month, depending on the market and power density. High-demand hubs like Silicon Valley and Ashburn command premium rates, while markets like Phoenix offer more competitive power availability and pricing.

Key Data Points

  • Pricing Range: $250 - $450 per kW/month
  • Power Density: 10 - 25kW+ per rack (AI-optimized)
  • Deployment Timeline: 6 - 18 months for large scale capacity
  • Top Markets: Northern Virginia, Phoenix, Dallas, Frankfurt

Comprehensive AI-ready colocation pricing and availability across major markets. Compare power density, cooling capabilities, and network connectivity for optimal AI infrastructure deployment.

Power Density

10-25

kW per rack (AI-ready)

Pricing Range

$250-450

per kW/month

Markets Covered

23

Major datacenter hubs

Typical Deployment

6-18

months timeline

Major AI Colocation Markets

Phoenix, AZ

Leading AI colocation market with abundant power

Typical Pricing$250-320/kW/mo
Power AvailabilityHigh
AI ReadinessExcellent
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Ashburn, VA

East Coast connectivity hub

Typical Pricing$300-380/kW/mo
Power AvailabilityMedium
AI ReadinessExcellent
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Dallas-Fort Worth

Central location with ERCOT power

Typical Pricing$280-380/kW/mo
Power AvailabilityHigh
AI ReadinessExcellent
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Silicon Valley

High-demand with premium pricing

Typical Pricing$350-450/kW/mo
Power AvailabilityMedium
AI ReadinessExcellent
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Chicago

Midwest connectivity hub

Typical Pricing$280-380/kW/mo
Power AvailabilityMedium
AI ReadinessExcellent
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Frankfurt

European connectivity hub with renewable power

Typical Pricing$280-350/kW/mo
Power AvailabilityMedium
AI ReadinessExcellent
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Regional Pricing Analysis

AI-Ready Colocation Specifications

Power & Cooling

  • • 10-25kW+ per rack density
  • • Liquid cooling support
  • • Redundant power feeds (2N)
  • • High-efficiency UPS systems

Network & Connectivity

  • • Multi-homed fiber connectivity
  • • Low-latency to major exchanges
  • • 99.99%+ uptime SLA
  • • Direct cloud on-ramps

AI Optimizations

  • • GPU cluster ready configurations
  • • High-speed interconnect fabric
  • • Enhanced security perimeters
  • • Remote hands support 24/7

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