AWS Interconnect - multicloud now offers a free 500 Mbps tier

AWS Interconnect - Multicloud

AWS Interconnect - multicloud now offers a free 500 Mbps multicloud Interconnect, simplifying private connections between AWS and other public clouds.

Key Highlights

• Free Tier: 500 Mbps Interconnect at no charge on the AWS side.
• Data Transfer: Approximately 160 TB of data per month.
• Monitoring: Includes an Amazon CloudWatch Network Synthetic Monitor at no extra cost.
• Limits: One local (Tier 1) Interconnect per customer, per AWS Region to each CSP that is Generally Available with AWS.

What to do

• Use the AWS Direct Connect Console to create your Interconnect.
• Review the other CSP's pricing before creating your Interconnect.
• Monitor your network health and performance with Amazon CloudWatch Network Synthetic Monitor.

Source: AWS release notes

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