Cogent Akron
Internet ExchangeAkron, OH · Cogent Communications, Inc.
Cogent Akron is an internet exchange and peering facility in Akron, OH, operated by Cogent Communications, Inc.. It hosts 2 connected networks. Carrier and peering density is a core fiber-connectivity input for datacenter siting: proximity to a well-peered exchange shortens the path to low-latency, multi-carrier transit and reduces backhaul cost for a new facility.
Peering & carrier density
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Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites near Cogent Akron, ranked by DC Readiness. Co-location near a well-peered exchange is a meaningful fiber-connectivity advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Landfill Solar | Brownfield | OH | Cuyahoga | 345 kV | 4 MW | 3.8 yrs | 70.5 |
| FOX | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Cuyahoga County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.8 yrs | 69.3 |
| SOUTH CANTON 765KV | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Stark County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.8 yrs | 69.2 |
| Medical Center Company Solar | Brownfield | OH | Cuyahoga | — | 1 MW | 3.8 yrs | 69.2 |
| UNKNOWN113660 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Cuyahoga County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.8 yrs | 69.1 |
| SOUTH EAST CANTON | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Stark County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.8 yrs | 68.2 |
| JUNIPER | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Cuyahoga County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.8 yrs | 68.2 |
| UNKNOWN113607 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Cuyahoga County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.8 yrs | 68.1 |
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Exchange and peering data is sourced from public PeeringDB records and may lag facility changes. Network and IX counts are point-in-time figures; confirm current peering options and cross-connect availability directly with the facility operator.
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