The new AWS Interconnect – Last‑Mile preview lets customers quickly establish private, high‑throughput connections to AWS using Megaport’s software‑defined networking, streamlining branch office and data‑center connectivity.

Amazon Web Services has rolled out a preview of AWS Interconnect – Last‑Mile, a managed service that lets customers forge private, high‑speed links to AWS through Megaport’s software‑defined networking platform.

How the service works

The offering combines AWS’s global backbone with Megaport’s on‑demand virtual cross‑connects, allowing enterprises to spin up dedicated connections in minutes rather than weeks. Customers select a capacity tier, provision the link in the AWS console, and Megaport automatically provisions the corresponding virtual circuit to the chosen AWS region.

Benefits for branch offices and data centers

By bypassing the public internet, the service delivers predictable latency and higher throughput for workloads such as real‑time analytics, video streaming, and large‑scale data replication. It also simplifies compliance, as traffic remains within a private network that can be audited end‑to‑end.

  • Instant provisioning via the AWS Management Console
  • Scalable bandwidth options from 1 Gbps up to 100 Gbps
  • Built‑in encryption and monitoring through AWS CloudWatch
  • Seamless integration with existing AWS Direct Connect and Transit Gateway setups

Target customers and use cases

Enterprises with distributed branch offices, hybrid‑cloud environments, or multi‑region data‑center strategies can leverage the preview to reduce the complexity of managing multiple ISP contracts and physical cabling.

The preview is currently available in select AWS regions and will expand based on demand. Interested customers can request access through the AWS console and will be billed based on the selected bandwidth and Megaport’s usage rates.

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Read the full announcement on the AWS news page for AWS Interconnect – Last‑Mile preview.

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