AWS announced a new pricing model for Direct Connect's high-bandwidth dedicated connections that replaces variable data transfer out charges with a fixed monthly fee based on bandwidth and geographic scope. This approach aims to provide predictable networking costs for customers with large sustained data use. Customers can select from five geographic tiers tailored to their traffic patterns.
The update also introduces the port-pair concept, enabling customers to provision two dedicated connections for redundancy without paying extra for the standby connection. This innovation enhances connection resiliency. Flat-rate pricing applies to all Direct Connect locations in commercial AWS Regions except China and allows billing mode switching on demand.
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AWS Direct Connect announces flat-rate pricing for dedicated connections ↗Source published 2026-09-15. 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.