Web infrastructure in Krakow
Krakow is Poland's second-largest data center market, with 7 facilities spread across the city. It is the primary hosting hub for southern Poland, drawing demand from local enterprises, university networks, and content providers. The Krakow Internet Exchange (CIX KR) anchors the local peering ecosystem with 8 connected networks.
Krakow as an internet hub
S-NET Sp. z o.o. operates 2 facilities, the most of any provider in Krakow. Other notable operators include Connected sp. z o.o., WNET Global Network, Orange Polska Akcyjna, Netia S.A., and Grupa Onet.pl S.A. Each runs a single facility in the market.
S-NET and Orange provide the main domestic connectivity from Krakow to Warsaw and other Polish cities. CIX KR allows local ISPs and content networks to exchange traffic directly. Buyers include regional businesses, financial services firms, and content delivery networks needing low-latency access to southern Poland.
Key facts
- Krakow has 7 data centers and 1 Internet exchange point.
- S-NET Sp. z o.o. operates 2 facilities, the most in the city.
- CIX KR connects 8 networks locally.
- Orange Polska Akcyjna and Netia S.A. each run 1 facility.
- Grupa Onet.pl S.A. operates a facility in Krakow.