LightWave Networks
Internet ExchangeNeedham, MA · LightWave Networks
LightWave Networks is an internet exchange and peering facility in Needham, MA, operated by LightWave 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 Needham
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Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites near LightWave Networks, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K STREET | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Suffolk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 71.2 |
| MYSTIC | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Suffolk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 71.2 |
| KINGSTON STREET | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Suffolk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 67.5 |
| NORTH CAMBRIDGE | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Suffolk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 67.1 |
| WAKEFIELD JUNCTION | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Suffolk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 67.0 |
| UNKNOWN133682 | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Middlesex County | 450 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 66.4 |
| LEXINGTON | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Middlesex County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 66.2 |
| TEWKSBURY NO. 22A | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Middlesex County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 66.2 |
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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