Data Centers in Ecuador
7 locations found
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EDGEUNO Ecuador
99 Avenida Naciones Unidas, Quito
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Telconet Quito
Avenida General Eloy Alfaro, Quito
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Telxius Cable TSAL01
Ciudadela San Raimundo, Salinas
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Transnexa Ecuador Quito
Av 6 de Diciembre N26-235, Quito
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Claro Duran
Centro Vial Street, Duran
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Telconet Guayaquil
Leopoldo Carrera Calvo y Via Perimetral Km 30.5, Guayaquil
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Telxius Cable TMAN01
1 Urbanizacion Manta, Manta
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Ecuador – Local Hub for Andean Digital Services
Executive Summary
Ecuador serves as a critical digital infrastructure market for companies targeting the local and northern Andean region. Establishing a presence here directly addresses latency-sensitive applications for the country's population, avoiding costly and slow international backhaul. This approach ensures better performance for end-users and supports data sovereignty requirements.
Ecuador: At A Glance
| Factor | Rating / Data | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Global Connectivity Grade | B | Developing international connectivity with reliance on key subsea cable landings. |
| Direct Cloud On-Ramps | 0 – as of September 2025 | Nearest hubs are in Colombia or Peru; private connectivity is available. |
| Power Cost | $0.09/kWh – as of 2021 | Hydro-dominant grid provides competitive and relatively stable industrial pricing. |
| Disaster Risk | High (5.4/10) – as of September 2025 | Significant seismic and tsunami risk requires careful coastal site selection. |
| Tax Incentives | No | No specific, standing incentives for data center construction or operation. |
| Sales Tax | 15% VAT – as of September 2025 | Standard Value Added Tax applies to most goods and services. |
Network & Connectivity Ecosystem
Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality Carrier availability is concentrated around 7 data centers operated by 2 primary providers, with access to national and regional telecom operators, as of September 2025. Carrier-neutral facilities are available, providing interconnection options for building resilient networks.
Direct Cloud On-Ramps Ecuador has no direct public cloud on-ramps as of September 2025. Businesses connect to major cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure through network hubs in Bogotá, Colombia, or Lima, Peru. Private network extensions can establish dedicated links to these regions.
Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) The primary internet exchange point is IXP.EC, with nodes in Quito and Guayaquil. It facilitates local traffic exchange, reducing latency and reliance on more expensive international transit for in-country communications.
Bare Metal Bare metal solutions are available from local and regional providers, offering dedicated compute for performance-intensive workloads. Providers like Latitude.sh offer services geared towards Latin American markets.
Power Analysis
Average Cost Of Power The average industrial electricity rate is approximately $0.09/kWh, as of 2021. This competitive rate, driven by a high percentage of hydroelectric generation, helps manage operational expenditures for high-density deployments.
Power Grid Reliability The power grid relies heavily on hydropower (~65%), with thermal plants providing the balance. In major cities like Quito and Guayaquil, the infrastructure supporting data centers is generally reliable, though facilities require robust UPS and generator backup to mitigate any grid fluctuations.
Market Access, Business & Tax Climate
Proximity To Key Business Districts Data centers in Ecuador are primarily located in or near Quito and Guayaquil. These facilities offer low-latency connectivity to the country's main financial, commercial, and government centers.
Regional Market Reach Ecuador provides a strategic base for serving digital services to its population of over 18 million. It also acts as a secondary hub for reaching southern Colombia and northern Peru.
Tax Advantage For Data Centers Ecuador does not offer specific tax incentives aimed at the data center industry. The primary financial advantage comes from competitive operational costs, such as power, rather than government tax relief programs.
Natural Disaster Risk
Ecuador has a High disaster risk profile, with an overall score of 5.4 out of 10 as of September 2025. The primary natural hazards requiring mitigation strategies are severe seismic activity and tsunami risk, both rated extremely high (9.5/10 and 9.0/10 respectively), particularly affecting coastal zones. Other significant risks include river floods (6.5/10) and coastal flooding (4.9/10).
