Internet Speed: 76.3 Mbps downlink; 10.8 Mbps uplink

Population: 663,882

Internet Coverage: 95% of residents

Main Internet Services: DSL, Cable, Fiber

Main Internet Service Providers: Xfinity, Comcast, CenturyLink, Dish, Windstream

Colocation Datacenters: 36 (prominent companies: ViaWest, CoreSite, Digital Realty)

Web Hosting Companies: Megahosters, Newpush, Name.com

According to Akamai.com, the average Internet downlink speed in Denver is 76.3 Mbps and the average uplink speed is 10.8 Mbps.

In 2016, the population of Denver was approximately 663,862. More than 95% of residents have access to the Internet, especially broadband connections.

The main Internet services in Denver are as follows:

– DSL – 93.5% coverage
– Cable – 39.3% coverage
– Fiber – less than 30% coverage

The main ISPs located in Denver are the following:

– Xfinity (Cable) – 95.3% availability
– Comcast (Cable) – 90% availability
– CenturyLink (DSL) – 89.2% availability
– Dish (DSL) – 35.2% availability
– Windstream (Fiber) – 30% availability

In May 2017, Comcast announced that they would start rolling out gigabit Internet services to customers located in Colorado, including Denver, which is expected to be available in the following months. Comcast’s plan came as a direct response to Google’s announcement made in February, which said that Webpass, a Google Fiber subsidiary, would expand to Denver after successful rollout in more than 30 other cities located in Colorado, as well as other neighboring states. However, Google’s gigabit service will not be delivered through a fiber optic network, but through a mixture of existing wireless and Ethernet technologies, according to the same statement.

According to datacentermap.com, there are currently 36 colocation datacenters located in Denver. Major colocation companies include the following:

– ViaWest, Inc.
– Core Site
– Digital Realty
– FORTRUST
– TWTelecom
– RockyNet, Inc.

One of the biggest colocation providers located in Denver is ViaWest, which operate multiple facilities located in this city specifically, as well as in the entire state of Colorado. The company is one of the most active colocation providers in the United States, being involved in the construction of new datacenters across Colorado, as well as other western states.

In Denver, one of their most important facilities is the Arapahoe Datacenter, located in the Denver-metro area. This 21,000-square-foot datacenter offers a 2N 2,550 KVA UPS system with multiple redundant power distribution paths, in addition to an energy-efficient cooling system. The facility has access to over 30 telecommunication carriers which ensure carrier-neutral connectivity. The datacenter offers cloud computing, wholesale and retail colocation, as well as other managed services.

Another important colocation provider located in Denver is OneNeck IT Solutions, which have recently announced that they have opened the first phase of their $20 million, 35,000-square-foot datacenter. The facility meets demand for managed services in the Rocky Mountain region, and will serve as a disaster tolerance and avoidance location for those outside the region.

Demand for colocation services in Denver stems from various industries, such as tech, data management and storage, software, education and healthcare. In comparison with the last couple of years, Denver recognizes more absorption in retail colocation and has positioned itself well to satisfy more wholesale deals with new inventory under construction.

With regard to the pricing, wholesale and retail colocation are bound to attract more customers than in the preceding years due to the higher-than-average vacancy percentage in contrast with other markets. The competition between operators is generally healthy, which enables price stabiility, flexibility for expansions, as well as multiple managed service options. A new datacenter legislation has also been  put forth recently, which is very likely to influence the market landscape, and thus attract more operators in the region.

Another contributing factor to the success of Denver’s datacenter market is the region’s low likelihood of natural disasters, and unconditioned access to local airports. Denver also has a relatively cold climate, which allows users to take advantage of endless hours of free cooling throughout the year.

Major web hosting providers located in Denver are as follows:

– Megahosters
– Newpush
– Name.com
– Verticalswitch
– Aspnix

Most companies that we have reviewed do not operate their own datacenters, but lease space within the facilities of other operators, such as ViaWest and Digital Realty.

One of the biggest web hosting providers located in Denver is Newpush.com, whose main servers are located at two datacenters situated in Denver and Greenwood Village respectively.

They have over 7,000 square feet of raised floor, with an additional 5,500 square feet of office space. According to their description, their Denver datacenter is located in the central business district, and has power feeds from multiple substations. They have IP transit connectivity to 5 distinct Tier 1 and Tier 2 networks, such as Level 3, XO, Hurricane Electric and Telia Sonera. They own additional servers located in a Budapest-based datacenter for those looking for a solid European presence.