A $7 trillion race to scale data centers: the figures are sober, the conclusions are not. Both belong on the same table..
More has happened around A $7 trillion race to scale data centers in the past few months than the headlines imply. Anyone watching the market noticed it months ago; it is only being written down now.
Anyone who has followed the market for longer was prepared for this direction. What surprises is how quickly it took hold.
The starting point
The constraints are real and well documented. They determine what a sensible setup can look like six months from now.
- The cost of compute: A $7 trillion race to scale data centers McKinsey & Company
The price in detail
The competitive question is not who announces what. It is who can keep the promise when the load rises and the conditions get worse.
What users report
The indicators are unspectacular: response times during peak hours, how often the stream breaks, and how quickly support helps when there is a real problem.
The open question
The checklist is manageable: supported devices, regional availability, contract term, and what happens if you switch provider.
The net effect is up to here this is a snapshot. What matters is whether the numbers hold next quarter.
This article draws on reporting from mckinsey. Read the original coverage for the full account.
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Appreciate the detail. We have linked the primary source and adjusted the summary accordingly.
Read this twice and it answered most of my questions about setup and compatibility.
Really useful breakdown, thank you for putting this together.
Noted, we have added a note about regional availability. The original information was accurate for the EU only.
I would be curious to see a follow-up after the next firmware update.
Fair point, though for most European households the difference is minimal.
Not always the case though — it depends heavily on the region.
I would be curious to see a follow-up after the next firmware update.
Same here, it made the decision much easier.
Not always the case though — it depends heavily on the region.
Has anyone measured this on a 5G connection for comparison?
Has anyone measured this on a 5G connection for comparison?