AWS Direct Connect announces flat-rate pricing for dedicated connections
AWS Direct Connect ยท 2026-09-15
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Technical Details
| Regions | all commercial AWS Regions (China Regions excluded) |
|---|---|
| Cost Impact | Decrease |
| IaC Impact | High |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Configure existing AWS Direct Connect dedicated connections to the new flat-rate pricing model to eliminate data transfer out charges and simplify budgeting.
For Platform Teams
Adopt the flat-rate pricing model for AWS Direct Connect to provide a consistent monthly rate for dedicated connections, reducing operational toil for network budgeting.
For Executives
Evaluate the new flat-rate pricing model for AWS Direct Connect to achieve predictable network budgeting and potentially reduce costs for large, sustained data transfer workloads.