AWS Direct Connect announces flat-rate pricing for dedicated connections
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AWS Direct Connect announces flat-rate pricing for 10 Gbps and 100 Gbps dedicated connections, replacing variable pay-as-you-go data transfer charges with fixed monthly rates.
- Single fixed monthly price based on bandwidth and geographic scope eliminates unpredictable data transfer costs
- Five geographic tiers available, from same-metro to global coverage
- Port-pair concept provides built-in resiliency with two connections on different devices at no extra charge
- Available at all AWS Direct Connect locations across commercial AWS Regions
- Customers can switch billing modes on connections at any time
Flat-rate pricing enables predictable network budgeting for enterprises with sustained data transfer workloads.
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