Data Centers in Narva

Narva – Resilient Edge Connectivity for the Baltic Frontier

Narva is a specialized location for enterprises requiring a sturdy foothold at the European Union border. It serves as a reliable transit point for secure cross-border data flows with minimal latency to Nordic and Baltic markets. This strategic positioning provides a secure environment for managing sensitive edge workloads.

Narva: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Narva functions as a resilient regional node within the Estonian digital landscape. In my three decades in this industry, I have seen border nodes like this become essential for low-latency transit and edge redundancy.

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: Carrier count: over 3 as of September 2025. This market is served by 3–5 regional providers that facilitate high-capacity fiber routes between Estonia and adjacent Northern European markets.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: Over 0, enabling access to 0 cloud regions as of September 2025. While dedicated on-ramps for AWS, Google Cloud (GCP), or Microsoft Azure are not physically present in Narva, local deployments use private extensions or high-speed wave services to reach major cloud nodes in Tallinn.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): Primary peering occurs via TLLIX in Tallinn. This facility acts as the national hub for traffic exchange, ensuring Narva maintains reliable paths to the wider internet.

Bare Metal: Hardware requirements are met through regional providers. For dedicated server needs, firms often look to OVHcloud or Leaseweb for services that integrate with local facilities.

Power Analysis

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial rates are estimated at €0.15/kWh as of September 2025. This pricing is competitive for the region, providing a stable cost base for power-intensive colocation setups.

Power Grid Reliability: The grid in this corridor is well-engineered, benefiting from proximity to major energy production facilities. Redundant configurations and multi-substation support ensure the high uptime levels required for modern infrastructure.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are positioned near Narva industrial zones. This proximity is vital for manufacturing and logistics firms that require edge computing for real-time data processing and automation.

Regional Market Reach: Narva is positioned to serve the eastern border of the European Union. It provides a reliable bridge for data passing between the Baltics and Northern European markets.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: Estonia is known for its business-friendly tax environment, specifically its approach to corporate income tax. Reinvested profits are generally not taxed, which helps customers scale their infrastructure faster by keeping more capital in the business.

Natural Disaster Risk

Narva is an exceptionally safe environment for physical infrastructure, characterized by a Low (1.9) risk profile as of September 2025. The region is stable and lacks the seismic or atmospheric volatility found in more active zones.

• River Flood (5.4): This is the primary natural concern due to the proximity of the Narva River.
• Coastal Flood (2.1): A minor regional risk typically managed through site selection and elevation.
• Epidemic (1.4): Considered a low-level factor in line with national health trends.
• Earthquake (0.1): Seismic activity is effectively non-existent in this geological area.

Other natural hazards are considered minor or are not listed for this specific location as of September 2025.