AWS Direct Connect | Billing Flashcards
Can I order a port for AWS GovCloud (US) in the AWS Management Console?
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AWS Direct Connect | Networking & Content Delivery
If you wish to order a port to connect to AWS GovCloud (US) you will need to use the AWS GovCloud (US) management console. Details about getting started in the AWS GovCloud (US) region can be found here.
Are there any setup charges or a minimum service term commitment required to use AWS Direct Connect?
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AWS Direct Connect | Networking & Content Delivery
There are no setup charges, and you may cancel at any time. Services provided by APN Partners may have other terms or restrictions that apply.
How will I be charged and billed for my use of AWS Direct Connect?
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AWS Direct Connect | Networking & Content Delivery
AWS Direct Connect has two separate charges: port-hours and Data Transfer. Pricing is per port-hour consumed for each port type. Partial port-hours consumed are billed as full hours.
Data Transfer via AWS Direct Connect will be billed in the same month in which the usage occurred. If you have a hosted virtual interface, you will only be charged for the data transferred out of that virtual interface at the applicable Data Transfer rates. The account that owns the port will be charged the port-hour charges. Read more about hosted virtual interfaces here.
For AWS Direct Connect pricing information, please see AWS Direct Connect pricing. If using an APN partner to facilitate a Direct Connect connection, contact the partner regarding any fees they may charge.
Will regional data transfer be billed at the AWS Direct Connect rate?
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AWS Direct Connect | Networking & Content Delivery
No, data transfer between Availability Zones in a region will be billed at the regular regional data transfer rate in the same month in which the usage occurred.
What defines billable port-hours?
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AWS Direct Connect | Networking & Content Delivery
Port-hours are billed once the connection between the AWS router and your router is established, or 90 days after you ordered the port, whichever comes first. Port charges will continue to be billed anytime the AWS Direct Connect port is provisioned for your use. If you no longer wish to be charged for your port, please follow the cancellation process detailed in How do I cancel the AWS Direct Connect service?.
How does AWS Direct Connect work with consolidated billing?
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AWS Direct Connect | Networking & Content Delivery
AWS Direct Connect data transfer usage will be aggregated to your master account.
How do I cancel the AWS Direct Connect service?
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AWS Direct Connect | Networking & Content Delivery
You can cancel AWS Direct Connect service by deleting your ports from the AWS management console. You should also cancel any service(s) offered by a third party. For example, contact the colocation provider to disconnect any cross-connects to AWS Direct Connect, and/or a network service provider who may be providing network connectivity from your remote locations to the AWS Direct Connect location.
