Web infrastructure in Venezuela
Venezuela's internet infrastructure supports 7 data centers, 9 providers, and 5 internet exchange points. The market is concentrated in a few urban centers. Caracas leads with 3 facilities. Smaller clusters exist in Maracaibo, Petare, La Guaira, and La Urbina. The NAPVE exchange network provides local interconnection. This infrastructure serves domestic enterprises, ISPs, and regional content providers. While not a major global hub, Venezuela's market supports essential local connectivity.
The Venezuela hosting landscape
The largest operator by facilities is IFX Networks Venezuela C.A., with 2 data centers. Other providers include Dayco Telecom, GIGAPOP, Vtal, TOP COMUNICATIONS ESTEGIA, and Cirion, each with one facility. The internet exchange landscape is anchored by five NAPVE exchanges. NAPVE MCBO in Maracaibo connects 20 networks, the most of any exchange. NAPVE CCS in Caracas and NAPVE VLN in Valencia each connect 15 networks. NAPVE ORI in Oriente connects 6. The IFXVE - Lebrun exchange in Petare has an unspecified network count.
Caracas is the primary hub with 3 facilities, home to major operator sites and the NAPVE CCS exchange. Maracaibo hosts one facility and the largest IXP, NAPVE MCBO. Petare, La Guaira, and La Urbina each have one facility. These cities collectively provide coverage across northern Venezuela. Businesses seeking local hosting typically choose Caracas for its density, while Maracaibo offers strong regional peering through its 20-network exchange. The limited facility count means providers often serve multiple regions from single locations.
Key facts
- Venezuela has 7 data centers, 9 providers, and 5 internet exchange points.
- IFX Networks Venezuela C.A. operates 2 facilities, the most of any provider.
- NAPVE MCBO in Maracaibo connects 20 networks, the largest IXP.
- Caracas has 3 facilities, the most of any city.
- NAPVE CCS (Caracas) and NAPVE VLN (Valencia) each connect 15 networks.
- Other operators include Dayco Telecom, GIGAPOP, Vtal, TOP COMUNICATIONS, and Cirion.
Top hosting cities in Venezuela
Hosting providers in Venezuela
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Data centers in Venezuela
All 7 facilities →Cirion La Urbina
Cirion
Daycohost - Caracas
Dayco Telecom, C.A.
Globenet Maiquetia
Vtal
GIGAPOP
GIGAPOP, C.A.
IFX Networks - Lebrun
IFX Networks Venezuela C.A.
IFX Networks Venezuela - Credicard
IFX Networks Venezuela C.A.
TOP Parque Cristal Los Palos Grandes
TOP COMUNICATIONS ESTEGIA C.A.