AWS Global Accelerator

AWSNetworking

Anycast network layer that routes client traffic to the nearest AWS edge and across the AWS global backbone to healthy endpoints in multiple regions, with two static anycast IPs, automatic failover, TCP and UDP support, and DDoS protection via Shield Standard

Jurisdictional exposure

Provider HQ
USSeattle, USA

Subject to CLOUD Act, FISA-702, DPF

Region locations
APACCNEEAEUUKUSOther39 regions across 7 jurisdictions
Sovereign option
Yes — 5 sovereign-flagged regions available

Attributes

SLA Uptime
99.95%

Sub-services (3)

Standard Accelerators

Anycast IPs routing TCP or UDP traffic across regional endpoints

Custom Routing Accelerators

Deterministic mapping of client to destination for gaming and VoIP workloads

Cross-Region Failover

Automatic endpoint health checks and fast traffic shifts across regions

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

39 regions
28 countries
5sovereign
Sovereign regions (5)
  • AWS European Sovereign Cloud (Germany) · BrandenburgAWS European Sovereign Cloud
  • AWS GovCloud (US-East) · AshburnAWS GovCloud (US)
  • AWS GovCloud (US-West) · HillsboroAWS GovCloud (US)
  • 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