Pricing for Colocation varies widely based on the type of facility and operator.
In Calgary the big players are Q9 (owned by Bell) and Rogers (formerly Pivot or Carefactor). Both have a variety of different facilities at different price
points.
Right now the market is definitely a Buyers market. They overbuilt during the boom, and now have alot of vacant inventory which costs them money. You can get into a newer Tier 3 facility at price points lower than what was sold even 3-4 years ago.
Pricing is usually based on Power Usage, with a minimum fee per Rack. There may also be setup charges, etc.
For connectivity, based on availability within the specific facility you're looking at, you can either purchase directly to an ISP of your choice (and pay a small fee to the DC operator for cross-connects), or purchase from the facility directly. If it's not a complex requirement, I would suggest purchasing from the facility for a single "throat to choke" for support and implementation, often the pricing is better because the facility negotiates bulk discounts on behalf of their tenants.
Let me know if you'd like more information. I was a salesperson in this industry, but have moved on to another completely unrelated product set.
Last edited by Hammertime; 03-30-2017 at 11:01 AM.
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