LightEdge Des Moines 1 (DSM1)
Internet ExchangeAltoona, IA · LightEdge Solutions
LightEdge Des Moines 1 (DSM1) is an internet exchange and peering facility in Altoona, IA, operated by LightEdge Solutions. It hosts 6 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
Other exchanges in Altoona
- LightEdge Des Moines 2 (DSM2)5 networks
Nearby datacenters
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- Facebook Altoona Data Center 5Meta · IA
- Facebook Altoona Data Center 4Meta · IA
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites near LightEdge Des Moines 1 (DSM1), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYCAMORE | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Polk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 78.0 |
| BONDURANT | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Polk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 77.7 |
| SE POLK | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Polk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 77.3 |
| DES MOINES | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Polk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 75.3 |
| NORWALK | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Warren County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 75.2 |
| UNKNOWN131356 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Polk County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 74.3 |
| RIVER HILLS | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Polk County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 74.2 |
| UNKNOWN137711 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Dallas County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 74.2 |
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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