Lumen: Harlingen 1 Data Center
About Harlingen 1 Data Center
The Harlingen 1 Data Center by Lumen Technologies is a strategically located, enterprise-grade facility in Harlingen, Texas, designed to deliver secure, scalable, and high-availability colocation services to businesses operating along the U.S.–Mexico border and throughout the southern United States. Its proximity to key international connectivity routes makes it an ideal hub for organizations with cross-border data requirements and latency-sensitive operations.
Engineered to meet Tier III standards, the Harlingen 1 facility features redundant power systems, including dual utility feeds, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and backup generators that provide continuous power availability. The facility also includes N+1 cooling systems, ensuring efficient and reliable climate control for high-density and mission-critical IT environments.
Security is a core feature of the Harlingen 1 Data Center, with 24/7 on-site personnel, biometric access controls, video surveillance, and multi-layer physical security protecting sensitive infrastructure. The facility meets compliance requirements for SOC 1 & 2, PCI DSS, and HIPAA, supporting businesses in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and public sector operations.
As a carrier-neutral facility, Harlingen 1 provides direct access to a diverse mix of network service providers and international fiber routes, enabling low-latency connectivity to U.S. and Latin American markets. The data center is fully integrated into the Lumen global IP backbone, giving clients access to high-performance, scalable bandwidth for hybrid cloud deployments, disaster recovery, content delivery, and edge computing.
With its resilient design, strategic border location, and robust network capabilities, the Harlingen 1 Data Center is a critical infrastructure asset for enterprises seeking to expand their digital presence across the Americas with confidence and continuity.