Cogent Communications

Data Center Signal is tracking 2 clips about Cogent Communications data center developments across 2 states, including MD, SC.

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News ClipThe State·Colleton County, SC

Data centers near the South Carolina Lowcountry - What to know

Colleton County, South Carolina, approved a six-month moratorium on data center approvals while it reviews land-use rules, following opposition and a pending lawsuit from landowners. The article also covers OpenAI's proposed Project Camellia in Effingham County, Georgia, and a potential Amentum-led data center and power project at the Savannah River Site.

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10/4/2026

News Clipthebanner.com·Howard County, MD

Howard County suspends data center development until fall 2027

The Howard County Council in Maryland unanimously passed a temporary moratorium on new data center development, effective until November 2027. A task force will be established to study the impacts of data centers and advise the council on future regulations. This action aims to address outdated zoning laws and growing concerns about environmental and economic impacts.

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6/2/2026