About Open Telekom Cloud
Open Telekom Cloud is a European, GDPR-compliant cloud platform offered by Deutsche Telekom. It runs data centers in Germany and the Netherlands, enabling sovereign, scalable cloud resources in Europe with GAIA-X readiness and strong security controls. The platform covers IaaS, AI, data storage and analytics, and offers managed services and hybrid cloud capabilities for enterprises seeking secure, compliant cloud resources in Europe.
Key features
- OpenStack-based cloud infrastructure with European data centers in Germany and the Netherlands
- Compute options: Elastic Cloud Server, Bare Metal, Dedicated Host, Auto Scaling
- Container and serverless: Cloud Container Engine (CCE), Cloud Container Instance (CCI), FunctionGraph
- Storage: Object Storage Service, Elastic Volume Service, Cloud Backup/Recovery, Scalable File Service
- Networking: Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Direct Connect, NAT Gateway, Elastic Load Balancer
- Security & compliance: Key Management Service (BYOK), Web Application Firewall, DDoS Protection, Cloud Firewall, Host Security Service
- AI & Data: ModelArts, Optical Character Recognition, Data Lake Insight, Data Warehouse Service, MapReduce Service
- Management & Monitoring: Cloud Eye, Cloud Trace, Config, IAM, Log Tank Service
- 24/7 support, Cloudia AI chatbot for cloud needs, governance and pricing tools
- European data centers powering GAIA-X ready, GDPR-compliant, and 100% European hosting
Why choose Open Telekom Cloud?
- 100% European hosting with data centers in Germany and the Netherlands, ensuring data sovereignty and compliance
- GDPR compliance and GAIA-X readiness backed by independent certifications and audits
- Competitive price-performance profile compared with hyperscalers, with bundled support
- Comprehensive service portfolio spanning IaaS to AI and managed services, including hybrid cloud capabilities
- Transparent pricing tools (price calculator, monthly invoicing, eShop) and a starting credit offer for new users
- Renewable energy-powered data centers and sustainable operations
- Strong local support and a broad ecosystem of partners including Swiss Open Telekom Cloud variant
Pricing
- Billing on a monthly cycle with standard PDF invoices and CSV line-item details
- Price calculator integrated into the console for quick cost estimates
- eShop to customize billing methods and order additional products
- Voucher programs (e.g., 250 € starting credit for limited time) with terms (valid for German billing addresses, expires two months after contract conclusion)
- Prices are defined in the price list (PDF) which covers all services and their costs