Web infrastructure in Baltimore
Baltimore hosts 6 data centers, making it a regional hub for connectivity along the U.S. East Coast. Operators include Crown Castle Inc., Expedient, Lumen Technologies Inc, Zayo Group, TierPoint, LLC, and AiNET. These facilities support a mix of enterprise, colocation, and cloud on-ramp services.
Baltimore as an internet hub
The city has one Internet exchange point, Baltimore IX, which connects 3 networks. This exchange lowers latency for local traffic and provides a peering fabric for carriers and content providers in the mid-Atlantic market.
Clients in Baltimore range from regional businesses and healthcare institutions to government agencies. The combination of major fiber routes and dual-operator facilities makes it a practical choice for low-latency hosting between Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia.
Key facts
- Total of 6 data centers operate in Baltimore.
- Baltimore IX connects 3 networks as the local exchange.
- Crown Castle Inc. operates 1 facility in the city.
- TierPoint, LLC operates 1 data center in Baltimore.
- AiNET runs a facility in the Baltimore market.