AWS Direct Connect Expands to New Sydney Location with High-Capacity Connections

AWS opened a new Direct Connect site in Sydney providing private, high-bandwidth network access to AWS regions and Local Zones.

By Nina Foster · Editorial pseudonym · 2026-03-19 · 1 min read

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Retrospective edition: 2026-03-19. Source published: 2026-03-19. Added to this archive: 2026-11-03. This briefing was prepared later from the linked announcement; it was not published on this website on the historical edition date.

The new AWS Direct Connect location at Equinix SY5 in Sydney adds to the city's existing sites, offering dedicated 10 Gbps and 100 Gbps connections secured with MACsec encryption for enhanced security and performance.

This private connection service enables enterprises to link their data centers or offices directly to AWS, providing consistent network quality superior to internet-based connections. The Sydney SY5 location supports access to all AWS public regions (excluding China), GovCloud, and Local Zones, expanding connectivity options within Australia.

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AWS Direct Connect announces new location in Sydney, Australia ↗

Source published 2026-03-19. This report was prepared with AI assistance from the linked primary-source material. Claims and limitations should be checked against the original announcement or research.