Data Centers in Guam

Guam – Strategic Mid-Pacific Connectivity Hub

Guam serves as a critical digital bridge connecting North America and Asia. For businesses requiring resilient, low-latency infrastructure to serve markets across the Pacific, Guam's unique geographic position and concentration of subsea cable landings make it an essential colocation and interconnection point.

Guam: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Guam's primary value is its role as a major interconnection point for trans-pacific subsea cables. This makes it a strategic location for content delivery, disaster recovery, and network services linking the world's two largest economic regions.

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: With 5 data centers, Guam offers access to at least 2 network providers, as of September 2025. The ecosystem is dominated by providers who leverage the island's unique position as a landing point for numerous subsea cables.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: There are no direct public cloud on-ramps located in Guam, as of September 2025. Businesses connect to cloud provider networks via the nearest major hubs, such as Honolulu or Los Angeles, using private network extensions or wave services offered by local carriers.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): Public peering is limited in Guam. Most traffic exchange occurs privately within data centers, directly between carriers and content providers taking advantage of the subsea cable landing stations.

Bare Metal: Bare metal server availability is present, though not as extensive as in primary markets. Providers like phoenixNAP offer solutions for customers needing dedicated compute resources in this strategic location.

Power Analysis

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial power is priced at approximately $0.14/kWh, as of September 2025. This cost, higher than many mainland US markets, is influenced by the island's reliance on imported fossil fuels for nearly all of its energy generation.

Power Grid Reliability: The local power grid is engineered to withstand the region's climate challenges. Data centers in Guam provide extensive redundancy with UPS systems and on-site generators to ensure continuous uptime during grid disturbances or severe weather events.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are located to take maximum advantage of the subsea cable landing sites, providing the core of the island's digital infrastructure. This supports the US military presence, local government, and international telecommunications companies.

Regional Market Reach: Guam offers a unique mid-point for serving a vast geography spanning from East Asia to the West Coast of the United States. It is a vital link for services targeting Oceania, the Philippines, Japan, and other Pacific nations.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: The primary tax benefit is the Energy Sense Rebate Program, which provides financial incentives for deploying energy-efficient equipment. This program helps offset higher energy costs and encourages sustainable infrastructure investment.

Natural Disaster Risk

Guam has a moderate risk profile for natural disasters, driven primarily by its location in the Western Pacific.

As of September 2025, the key environmental risks for infrastructure planners include:

• Typhoon: High risk due to its location in "Typhoon Alley."
• Earthquake: Moderate to High risk as it is near the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire.
• Tsunami: Moderate risk following any significant undersea seismic event in the region.
• Coastal Flooding: Moderate risk, particularly during storm surges associated with typhoons.