Affordable Colocation Services: What Does Pricing Typically Look Like?

When considering affordable colocation services, one of the first questions small business owners ask is: what does pricing typically look like? With a wide range of features, support levels, and infrastructure options, colocation pricing across Canada can vary more than you might expect.

In this short guide, we’ll break down the common price ranges, what you can expect at each level of service, and how to choose a solution that fits your budget — whether you're a local business near our data centre in Kamloops, across the country in Eastern Canada, or an international company needing server space on Canadian soil.

See more about our mid-range, affordable colocation services at SilverServers

What Is Colocation and Why Does It Vary in Price?

Colocation allows businesses to place their physical servers in a secure, professionally managed data center. It’s essentially renting space to store your hardware and equipment. You own the hardware — we provide the environment: power, cooling, internet, security, and support.

Pricing for colocation services depends on factors like:

• The amount of rack space needed (1U, 1/4 rack, 1/2 rack, or full cabinet)
• Power draw and cooling requirements
• Power redundancy - single power feed, dual power feed, UPS and generator requirements
• Bandwidth, data transfer, IP addresses, and network connectivity
• Whether you need managed services or remote hands
• Security requirements
• The location of the data centre

Different businesses have different needs, which is why most providers offer a range of pricing — and that’s where flexibility becomes important.

Inexpensive Colocation in Canada: What You Get at the Entry Level

If you're looking for affordable colocation for small businesses, here’s what basic plans typically look like:

Common Low-End Pricing and Services

• $50 – $150/month
• Suitable for 1U or 2U rack units
• Basic shared bandwidth (capped or metered)
• Limited uplink (100Mbps to 1Gbps)
• Single IP address
• Power limited to 0.5A – 1A
• Remote hands support is usually available as a paid add-on

This is an ideal option if you only need to colocate a single server and don't require high levels of traffic, redundant power, or frequent on-site support. It’s perfect for startups, backup servers, or development environments.

Mid-Tier Colocation: A Balance of Affordability and Performance

Typical Mid-Range Pricing and Services

• $300 – $1000/month
• Typically includes 1/4 or 1/2 rack
• 100Mbps to 10Gbps uplink options
• Larger data transfer options (10–300TB/month or more)
• Additional IP addresses
• Power options up to 5A to 15A
• Basic remote support included
• Enhanced network redundancy and physical security

This level of service is often the sweet spot for growing businesses that need more bandwidth, more power, and some level of management or monitoring. It’s also where affordable colocation for small businesses starts to provide serious value.

Enterprise-Level Colocation: When Uptime and Redundancy Matter Most

High-End Pricing and Services

• $1000 – $3000+/month
• Full cabinets or custom footprints
• 20A+ power circuits per rack
• Redundant bandwidth and power configuration options
• 24/7 remote hands and managed services
• Private cages or custom build outs available

This tier is typically chosen by organizations with mission-critical infrastructure, compliance needs, or who require absolute uptime and full-service support.

What Affects Your Final Colocation Cost?

Every colocation provider offers pricing based on your unique requirements. That’s why you’ll often see a wide range for any given service. Your actual monthly cost will depend on:

• How much space you need (rack units, quarter racks, full cabinets)
• Power consumption of your equipment
• Network requirements – uplinks, IPs, data transfer and connection speeds
• Whether you want basic space only or ongoing support services
• Redundancy – how much disruption can your systems tolerate?
• Location, since data centers in major metro areas tend to be more expensive

At our facility in Kamloops, British Columbia, we work with each client to match the service to their specific needs — so you only pay for what you actually require.

Why Choose SilverServers for Canadian Colocation?

Our hardened and secure purpose-built data centre facility is in Kamloops along Canada’s fibre highway. We offer mid-range colocation services designed with small and mid-sized businesses in mind. Whether you're looking to place a single server or an entire rack, we’re here to help with:

• Mid-range pricing for small business budgets
• Flexible service options that grow with your business
• Redundant 100G uplinks
• UPS and generator backup power
• Personalized support from a locally operated team
• Strong infrastructure with a Canadian footprint
• Cross-border solutions for American and other international clients needing a presence on Canadian soil

Whether you're a Canadian company wanting to outsource IT infrastructure or a U.S. organization seeking compliance, backup, or latency improvements through Canadian hosting, we’re here to help.

Let’s Talk About Your Colocation Needs

Finding the right colocation solution doesn’t have to be complicated — and it doesn’t have to break the bank. Whether you're looking for affordable colocation for a single project or building long-term IT infrastructure, we’ll help you design a setup that makes sense.

If you’re in Kamloops, ask us about a tour of our facility!

Contact us today to discuss your requirements and receive a custom quote. We'll help you find the right mix of services and pricing — all backed by professional support and secure, reliable infrastructure.

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