AWS Direct Connect Expands 100G Connectivity in Auckland Data Center

The AWS Direct Connect site in Auckland gained 100 Gbps dedicated connections with encryption, enhancing private network speeds.

By Lucas Hayes · Editorial pseudonym · 2026-04-02 · 1 min read

AI-ASSISTED REPORTING · RETROSPECTIVE ARCHIVE

Retrospective edition: 2026-04-02. Source published: 2026-04-02. 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.

This expansion at the Datacom Orbit DH6 facility offers customers direct, private network links to most public AWS Regions, GovCloud, and Local Zones from New Zealand. It is the second location in the country supporting 100 Gbps with MACsec encryption to secure data in transit.

Direct Connect connections provide more reliable and consistent networking compared to public internet routes, beneficial for enterprises needing high throughput and security. AWS maintains over 150 Direct Connect locations globally to support this service.

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AWS Direct Connect announces 100G expansion in Auckland, New Zealand ↗

Source published 2026-04-02. 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.