PCI DSS Certified Colocation Providers

Frequently asked questions

What is PCI DSS for a colocation provider?

PCI DSS: Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard for environments that handle cardholder data. viabandwidth lists 359 colocation operators carrying this certification.

How many PCI DSS certified colocation providers are there?

359 colocation operators in viabandwidth's directory report PCI DSS. Certification labels are surfaced from operator websites; certificate verification is the buyer's responsibility before contract.

What should procurement teams check beyond the PCI DSS label?

PCI DSS applies to environments handling cardholder data. For colocation, the operator is responsible for physical and environmental controls; you remain responsible for everything above the cage. Verify the Attestation of Compliance covers the relevant requirements and that the operator can sign your responsibility matrix.

Does PCI DSS alone qualify an operator for shortlisting?

A certification is one signal, not a verdict. Connectivity density, operator credibility (do they actually run the building), power and cooling capacity, and contract terms still matter. Use this hub to filter on certification, then check the country page and the operator profile for the full procurement picture.