Web infrastructure in Indianapolis
Indianapolis is a growing data center hub in the U.S. Midwest, with 8 colocation facilities within the metro area. The city serves as a connectivity anchor for Indiana and surrounding states, supported by one primary exchange point. Its central location and lower operational costs attract both enterprise and carrier clients.
Indianapolis as an internet hub
Local operators include DataBank, Ltd. and Netrality Data Centers, each with two facilities, along with Lifeline Data Centers, Citynet, LightBound, and Indiana University. The single internet exchange, IndyIX, interconnects 13 networks, providing local peering options for content and cloud providers.
Indianapolis offers a balanced mix of academic, commercial, and carrier-neutral data center options. Buyers include regional enterprises, healthcare systems, and educational institutions seeking low-latency connectivity to Chicago, St. Louis, and the eastern U.S.
Key facts
- Indianapolis has 8 operational data centers in the metro area.
- DataBank, Ltd. runs 2 data centers in Indianapolis.
- Netrality Data Centers operates 2 facilities in the city.
- IndyIX is the local internet exchange with 13 connected networks.
- Lifeline Data Centers provides colocation with a single facility.
Data centers in Indianapolis
All 8 facilities →Lifeline Eastgate
Lifeline Data Centers
2 carriers
Netrality - Indy Telcom Center - 733 W. Henry
Netrality Data Centers
2 carriers
DataBank Indianapolis (IND1)
DataBank, Ltd.
1 carriers
DataBank Indianapolis (IND2)
DataBank, Ltd.
1 carriers
LightBound IND1
LightBound
1 carriers
Netrality - Indy Telcom Center - 701 W. Henry
Netrality Data Centers
1 carriers
Citynet Indianapolis
Citynet
IUPUI Informatics & Communications Technology Complex
Indiana University