Santiago, Chile has rapidly emerged as a major data centre hub for Latin America, underpinning both national digital growth and the wider regional tech ecosystem. Strategically positioned as the gateway to the Southern Cone, Santiago is the nerve centre for many multinational data centre operators and technology companies seeking low-latency, high-capacity connections across the continent. Its robust infrastructure, stable power grid, and progressive regulatory environment have attracted hyperscale providers, cloud platforms, and enterprise customers, placing the city at the forefront of digital transformation in Latin America. Through significant government incentives, advanced fiber optic networks, and a highly skilled technical workforce, Santiago has been able to support a growing surge in digital services, making it a pivotal market for global network expansion.

Currently, Santiago is home to over 15 major data centres, including facilities operated by global giants such as Google, Microsoft, and regional leaders like Ascenty and Sonda. The city boasts direct fiber links to international submarine cables, ensuring resilient, high-throughput connectivity not only to the Americas but also to Asia-Pacific markets via transpacific cables. The top sectors leveraging these assets include content delivery networks (CDN), fintech companies, cloud service providers, social media firms, and managed IT platforms, all of which are fueling demand for robust colocation, cloud on-ramps, and interconnection services. With ongoing investments in edge infrastructure and the expansion of direct connections to the US and Brazil, Santiago is set to see continued growth in both enterprise and carrier-neutral data centre capacity.

Despite its strong fundamentals, global companies entering the Santiago data centre market face a set of unique challenges. Regulatory requirements around data sovereignty, combined with occasionally complex permitting processes, can create hurdles for companies unfamiliar with local statutes. The city’s seismic activity also demands rigorous adherence to strict construction standards and redundancy planning, increasing the complexity of infrastructure deployment. Furthermore, language barriers and local procurement practices mean that global companies often require trusted in-country partners to facilitate successful operations and rapid response times—all while ensuring compliance with regional standards and customer expectations.

With a dedicated presence in Santiago since June 2024, our team has developed unparalleled insight into the local data centre landscape and is deeply familiar with the market’s technical nuances and operational best practices. Leveraging our extensive experience servicing data centre tenants, we provide hands-on support for remote infrastructure management, emergency troubleshooting, equipment installations, and ongoing maintenance—all performed by seasoned, bilingual professionals committed to upholding international service standards. Whether you are an enterprise entering the Chilean market for the first time or a global hyperscaler expanding existing operations, our Santiago experts are ready to deliver the reliability, security, and agility demanded by mission-critical data centre environments.