Data Centers in Guam

Guam – Strategic Hub for Asia-Pacific Connectivity

Guam serves as a critical telecommunications and data center hub for businesses requiring low-latency connectivity between the United States and key Asian markets. Its unique geographical position and concentration of submarine cable landing stations make it an essential location for disaster recovery, content delivery, and bridging network traffic across the Pacific.

Guam: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: The market is served by over 2 providers, as of September 2025. The ecosystem is dominated by a few key players focused on submarine cable capacity, with several carrier-neutral facilities available.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: There are no direct, public cloud on-ramps located in Guam, as of September 2025. Access to major cloud providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure requires network extension to hubs in Hawaii, Japan, or Australia via private network interconnects or wavelength services.

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): Public peering is limited in Guam. Most interconnection occurs privately within data centers, directly between carriers and content providers leveraging the dense submarine cable infrastructure.

Bare Metal: Bare metal server options are available, providing dedicated compute for applications requiring maximum performance and control. Providers like Hivelocity offer deployment options in the region.

Power Analysis

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial power is priced at approximately USD $0.14/kWh, as of September 2025. This rate is higher than in many mainland U.S. markets, reflecting the island's dependence on imported fossil fuels for generation.

Power Grid Reliability: The local power grid is engineered to withstand tropical storm conditions, though it remains more vulnerable than larger, interconnected continental grids. Data centers in Guam mitigate this with significant on-site N+1 or 2N redundant power generation and fuel storage. The energy mix is predominantly fossil fuels at ~98%, with a small but growing renewable component.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are located to take maximum advantage of the submarine cable landing stations, which are the primary business drivers for digital infrastructure on the island. They serve as the nexus for all trans-Pacific data traffic.

Regional Market Reach: Guam offers exceptional low-latency connectivity to major Asian markets, including Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Manila, as well as to Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. It is a strategic midpoint for any business serving users across the Pacific.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: The primary financial benefit is the absence of a traditional sales tax. Additionally, programs like the Energy Sense Rebate Program provide incentives for investing in energy-efficient hardware, which can help lower operational costs over time.

Natural Disaster Risk

While specific FEMA risk data was not provided, Guam's location in the Western Pacific exposes it to a moderate level of natural disaster risk. The island is situated in "Typhoon Alley" and a seismically active region.

Key potential hazards include:

• Typhoon: High risk of strong winds and heavy rainfall during storm season.
• Earthquake: Moderate to high seismic risk due to proximity to the Mariana Trench.
• Tsunami: A potential threat following any significant undersea seismic event.
• Flooding: Can occur as a result of storm surge and intense rainfall from typhoons.

Data center facilities in Guam are purpose-built with hardened structures to mitigate the impact of typhoons and seismic events.