The data centre fibre connectivity checklist
What to establish about carrier proximity, capacity, route diversity, latency, civils, programme and commercial terms before a UK data centre site is selected.
Read the checklist ↗Cross Infrastructure insights
Plain-English technical and commercial guidance for developers, planners, investors and network operators making UK connectivity decisions.
Guides and explainers
Each guide is written from a UK network-operator perspective and focuses on evidence the project team can use.
What to establish about carrier proximity, capacity, route diversity, latency, civils, programme and commercial terms before a UK data centre site is selected.
Read the checklist ↗Why two carrier names are not enough, where hidden shared risks occur and what evidence to request before accepting a diversity claim.
Read the diversity guide ↗How to baseline EAD, wavelength, transit, interconnect, colocation and POP costs, then turn opportunities into verified recurring savings.
Read the cost guide ↗Future topics
Further guidance will be added where it answers a recurring client question or helps a project team make a better decision.
Start early
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