Lumen Boston
Internet ExchangeCambridge, MA · Lumen Technologies Inc
Lumen Boston is an internet exchange and peering facility in Cambridge, MA, operated by Lumen Technologies Inc. It hosts 19 connected networks across 1 internet exchange. 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 Lumen Boston, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANP BELLINGHAM ENERGY PROJECT | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Norfolk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 72.9 |
| KINGSTON STREET | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Suffolk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 72.2 |
| TEWKSBURY NO. 22A | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Middlesex County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 71.3 |
| K STREET | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Suffolk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 71.1 |
| WALTHAM | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Middlesex County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 70.9 |
| NORTH CAMBRIDGE | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Suffolk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 70.6 |
| BELLINGHAM COGENERATION FACILITY | Substation-Adjacent | RI | Providence County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 70.6 |
| TEWKSBURY SUBSTATION | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Middlesex County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 70.5 |
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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