AWS Direct Connect

AWSNetworking

Dedicated private connectivity from on-premises networks to AWS with 1, 10, 100, and 400 Gbps ports at 140+ partner locations, Direct Connect Gateway for multi-region access, hosted connections via partners, and consistent jitter-free latency compared to public-internet VPNs

Jurisdictional exposure

Provider HQ
USSeattle, USA

Subject to CLOUD Act, FISA-702, DPF

Region locations
APACCNEEAEUUKUSOther40 regions across 7 jurisdictions
Sovereign option
Yes — 6 sovereign-flagged regions available

Attributes

SLA Uptime
99.9%
Macsec
Yes

Sub-services (4)

Dedicated Connections

1 / 10 / 100 / 400 Gbps physical ports at AWS Direct Connect locations

Hosted Connections

Sub-1-Gbps virtual connections provisioned by Direct Connect Partners

Direct Connect Gateway

Global object for routing a single DX connection to multiple regions

MACsec Encryption

Layer-2 encryption on 10/100/400 Gbps dedicated ports

Compliance & Certifications

This service is attested for the following frameworks. Always verify with the provider before relying on a specific compliance posture.

Where this runs

40 regions
28 countries
6sovereign
Sovereign regions (6)
  • AWS European Sovereign Cloud (Brandenburg) · BrandenburgAWS European Sovereign Cloud
  • AWS GovCloud (US-East) · AshburnAWS GovCloud (US)
  • AWS GovCloud (US-West) · HillsboroAWS GovCloud (US)
  • AWS European Sovereign Cloud (Brandenburg) · BrandenburgAWS European Sovereign Cloud
  • China (Beijing) · BeijingAWS China (Sinnet)
  • China (Ningxia) · YinchuanAWS China (NWCD)
Commercial regions (34)

Europe (8)

  • Europe (Paris)
  • Europe (Frankfurt)
  • Europe (Ireland)
  • Europe (Milan)
  • Europe (Spain)
  • Europe (Stockholm)
  • Europe (Zurich)
  • Europe (London)

North America (7)

  • Canada West (Calgary)
  • Canada (Central)
  • Mexico (Central)
  • US East (N. Virginia)
  • US West (Oregon)
  • US East (Ohio)
  • US West (N. California)

South America (1)

  • South America (São Paulo)

Asia (11)

  • Asia Pacific (Hong Kong)
  • Asia Pacific (Hyderabad)
  • Asia Pacific (Mumbai)
  • Asia Pacific (Jakarta)
  • Asia Pacific (Osaka)
  • Asia Pacific (Tokyo)
  • Asia Pacific (Malaysia)
  • Asia Pacific (Singapore)
  • Asia Pacific (Seoul)
  • Asia Pacific (Taipei)
  • Asia Pacific (Thailand)

Oceania (3)

  • Asia Pacific (Melbourne)
  • Asia Pacific (Sydney)
  • Asia Pacific (New Zealand)

Middle East (3)

  • Middle East (Bahrain)
  • Israel (Tel Aviv)
  • Middle East (UAE)

Africa (1)

  • Africa (Cape Town)

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Pricing

Pricing model:pay-as-you-go