Lumen: Tampa 3 Data Center

The Lumen Tampa 3 Data Center, located in Tampa, Florida, is a modern, enterprise-class facility engineered to deliver scalable colocation, high-speed connectivity, and robust infrastructure to support mission-critical IT operations. Serving businesses across the Southeast U.S. and beyond, this facility is ideal for organizations seeking a resilient digital foundation with direct access to Lumen’s extensive network and managed services ecosystem.

Tampa 3 is designed to meet Tier III standards, offering redundant power feeds, N+1 UPS systems, and backup generators to ensure uninterrupted power delivery under all operating conditions. The facility also features redundant cooling systems and environmental monitoring to support stable, high-density deployments.

With modular, scalable configurations, Tampa 3 is well-suited for everything from small-scale colocation to enterprise-scale infrastructure environments, making it a trusted option for digital transformation, disaster recovery, and hybrid IT strategies.

Located in Tampa—a rapidly growing tech and innovation hub—Tampa 3 offers convenient access to Florida’s major metropolitan areas and a cost-effective alternative to larger markets like Miami and Atlanta. Its inland positioning provides a measure of natural disaster resilience, while its proximity to key business districts supports low-latency data exchange and regional disaster recovery initiatives.

Tampa 3 is directly connected to the Lumen global IP backbone, providing access to Tier 1 internet transit, cloud on-ramps, and a wide array of regional and global carriers. Clients benefit from services such as IP VPN, Wavelength, Metro Ethernet, and MPLS, making the facility ideal for latency-sensitive applications, multi-cloud strategies, and cross-market communication.

Whether you're optimizing cloud performance, building out edge infrastructure, or deploying content delivery platforms, Tampa 3 enables fast, secure, and flexible interconnection.

Security at Tampa 3 is multi-layered and continuously monitored. The facility includes 24/7 video surveillance, biometric access controls, mantrap entry points, and on-site security personnel. It meets key industry compliance requirements, including ISO 27001, SOC 1 & 2, PCI DSS, and HIPAA, supporting clients in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and government.

Lumen offers customizable colocation solutions at Tampa 3, including individual racks, private cages, and dedicated suites. Customers can also access a wide range of support services, such as remote hands, structured cabling, cross-connect provisioning, and infrastructure consulting—all backed by Lumen’s experienced 24/7 technical staff.