Data Centers in Guam

Guam – The Strategic Digital Bridge of the Pacific

Guam serves as the essential intersection for trans-Pacific subsea cables, connecting North American markets to Asia with significant latency advantages. It is the primary choice for organizations requiring a secure, US-governed jurisdiction to anchor infrastructure while ensuring rapid cross-continental transit and data sovereignty.

Guam: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Guam functions as a vital peering point for the entire Pacific region. Its infrastructure is purpose-built to handle massive transit volumes between the United States and major Asian hubs.

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Carrier count: over 2 – as of September 2025. While the provider count is concentrated, the presence of major regional players ensures reliable options for wholesale capacity and IP transit.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: Over 0, enabling access to 0 cloud regions – as of September 2025. There are no native hyperscale on-ramps on the island. Connectivity to AWS, Google Cloud (GCP), or Microsoft Azure typically requires private transport or wavelength services to hub cities like Tokyo or Honolulu.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): The Guam Internet Exchange (GIX) facilitates local traffic exchange, reducing the need for backhauling data to distant mainland hubs and improving local performance.

Bare Metal: Resilient bare metal services are available through providers such as Latitude.sh, allowing for rapid deployment of compute resources near the cable landing stations.

Power Analysis

The power landscape in Guam is defined by its status as a critical military and commercial hub in a remote location.

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity is USD $0.14/kWh – as of September 2025. The energy mix consists of approximately 98% fossil fuels and 2% renewables. This pricing is relatively stable but remains higher than many US mainland markets due to the logistics of fuel importation.

Power Grid Reliability: The local grid is well-engineered to withstand extreme weather, with significant investment in redundant circuits and multi-substation support for industrial corridors. Data centers here typically maintain extensive on-site fuel reserves to ensure continuous operation during storm-related utility outages.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Guam offers a unique legal environment, providing the stability of US law with the geographic advantages of an Asian proximity hub.

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are primarily located near Tamuning and Dededo. These areas are centrally located near government offices and the main commercial centers, ensuring short loops for local enterprises and service providers.

Regional Market Reach: From this single point, operators can effectively serve a massive geography including Japan, Australia, Taiwan, and the Philippines with significantly lower latency than US West Coast facilities.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: The territory offers specific financial benefits to encourage infrastructure investment. The Energy Sense Rebate Program provides financial returns for upgrading to energy-efficient cooling and power systems, reducing long-term operational overhead.

Natural Disaster Risk

The territory manages a specific set of environmental challenges focused on Pacific weather patterns and seismic activity.

Moderate (45/100) – as of September 2025

Typhoons: High risk. Facilities are built to Category 5 standards to survive frequent tropical cyclones that pass through the region.

Earthquakes: Moderate risk. Guam is located near the Mariana Trench, requiring all infrastructure to meet strict seismic building codes for structural integrity.

Tsunami: Moderate risk (Regional). Coastal facilities implement elevated equipment platforms to mitigate potential surge events during seismic activity.

Inland Flood: Low risk. Most data center sites are situated on high ground with engineered drainage systems. Other risks such as wildfire are considered minor.