Digital Realty review & pricing
Our verdict
A global-first colo platform: strongest where international consistency, high-density power and hyperscale-adjacent deployments matter. Enterprise buyers get a mature product menu and Pervasive Datacenter Fabric interconnection; regional price beats usually exist at smaller local colos.
Overview
Digital Realty is a global data center platform (300+ facilities, 50+ metros) offering colocation, interconnection (PlatformDIGITAL) and high-density/hyperscale deployments for enterprise workloads.
Best for
- Global enterprises standardizing colo across regions
- High-density compute (AI/HPC) deployments
- Enterprises building hub-and-spoke data center strategies
Pros & cons
What we like
- Global platform with consistent standards (50+ metros)
- High-density power options (AI-ready halls)
- PlatformDIGITAL interconnection fabric
- Strong balance sheet/stability for long commitments
What to watch
- Premium global pricing
- SMB-scale deals get less attention
- Interconnection ecosystem narrower than Equinix in some metros
Key facts
| Starting price | custom (quote-based) |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | Monthly recurring (MW/space contracts, interconnection) |
| Best segments | Enterprise |
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas |
| Website | www.digitalrealty.com |
Feature snapshot
| Colocation (all scales) | ✓ Included |
|---|---|
| High-density/AI-ready halls | ✓ Included |
| PlatformDIGITAL interconnection | add-on |
| Global footprint (50+ metros) | ✓ Included |
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This review is editorial and independent. Pricing references published list rates as of September 2026 and changes frequently — always verify with a current quote. Vendor names are trademarks of their respective owners; The VoIP Advisors is an independent advisory firm and is not affiliated with Digital Realty.