Cogent Communications
Internet transit, private networking and colocation provider
About Cogent Communications
Cogent Communications operates an Internet backbone and sells IP transit, wavelength and Ethernet services, along with colocation space in data centers. Enterprises, ISPs and content providers use it for high-bandwidth connectivity that supports data-intensive and cloud workloads. It is a publicly traded carrier rather than a data or AI software vendor.
Common use cases
- High-bandwidth connectivity
- Data center interconnect
- Cloud on-ramps
- Content delivery access
Products and services
IP transit
Internet access sold on its own backbone network.
Private connectivity
Ethernet, VPN and wavelength services.
Colocation
Data center space, power and cross-connects.
Key features
- IP transit
- Wavelength services
- Colocation
- Ethernet private lines
- Network-based DDoS protection
- Data center interconnect
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FAQs
What does Cogent sell?
Internet transit, private network services and colocation.
Who are its customers?
Enterprises, network operators, content providers and government users.
Is it a data platform vendor?
No. It supplies network connectivity and facilities that underpin data workloads.
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