AWS Interconnect - multicloud now offers a free 500 Mbps tier
AWS Direct Connect ยท 2026-05-29
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Technical Details
| Regions | all |
|---|---|
| Cost Impact | Decrease |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Configure the new Free Tier Interconnect via the AWS Direct Connect Console to leverage a fully managed, 500 Mbps Interconnect to another CSP, with integrated Amazon CloudWatch Network Synthetic Monitor for enhanced network performance monitoring across clouds.
For Platform Teams
Adopt the new Free Tier Interconnect to simplify multicloud architecture, reduce operational toil with integrated monitoring, and enable significant data transfer capabilities without incurring AWS charges, leading to improved platform efficiency and cost optimization.
For Executives
Evaluate the new Free Tier Interconnect to reduce costs and enhance private connectivity between AWS and other CSPs, enabling significant multicloud workloads without AWS Interconnect charges, potentially leading to cost savings and improved operational efficiency.