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Overview
Megaport is a leading global partner in the AWS Direct Connect ecosystem, changing how businesses connect their infrastructure with smart, simple, and accessible connectivity solutions. Customers can build secure, scalable, and affordable networks in just a few clicks, accessing global endpoints and creating private paths in minutes. Trusted by the worlds leading companies, Megaport partners with global service providers, data center operators, systems integrators, and managed services companies, and operates in six continents across more than 850 enabled locations. Megaport is ISO/IEC 27001 certified. Join the network revolution by building a custom network with our Solutions Team or deploy one of our core solutions.
Hybrid Cloud - Connect infrastructure with physical presence in the data center to AWS and any of the service providers across our network.
Virtual PoP - On-demand Network Function Virtualization (NFV). Deploy SD-WAN gateways, virtual routers, and virtual firewalls in just minutes with no physical presence required in the data center. Bring control to remote endpoints, Megaport Internet, your AWS environment, and cloud providers.
Cross-Cloud - Spin up a virtual router to handle traffic between AWS and public and private clouds at the network edge. No physical presence is required, giving immediate access to transfer data between cloud environments.
Megaport and AWS Direct Connect work seamlessly together. Find full details on how Megaport services can work with your AWS direct connects:
- Ports - https://docs.megaport.com/cloud/megaport/aws/
- MCR - https://docs.megaport.com/cloud/mcr/aws/ Note: Direct Connect services (port hour fees and data transfer out fees) are billed separately by AWS
To enquire about a private offer, please contact us via aws-marketplace-enquiry@megaport.com
Highlights
- Global & Scalable: Connect to all the major hyperscalers, over 100+ data center operators, and 360+ service providers across the globe. You pay only for the capacity you deploy. Since you can scale that capacity up and down on demand, you no longer have to worry about traffic spikes or wasted capacity.
- Secure: Your data travels on our private global network, bypassing the public internet. Predictable performance, like having your own private fiber lines.
- Simple: Design, deploy, and manage it all on a single portal. It is point-and-click. You bring your cloud service keys, and our integrations will make establishing private connectivity painless.
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Dimension | Description | Cost/12 months |
|---|---|---|
Direct Connect via Megaport | Megaport Cloud Router (MCR) - Please contact for Private Offer | $10,000.00 |
Direct Connect via Megaport | Virtual Cross Connect (VXC) - Please contact for Private Offer | $10,000.00 |
Dimensions summary
This listing offers two connectivity units, both priced through a private offer you arrange with the vendor. The Megaport Cloud Router (MCR) is a managed virtual router that routes traffic at Layer 3 between cloud environments without needing hardware in a data center. The Virtual Cross Connect (VXC) is a Layer 2 Ethernet link between endpoints on the network. Neither unit shows a fixed rate here. VXC pricing depends on the bandwidth you subscribe to, the distance between endpoints, and certain provider fees. You can combine both units to build your AWS Direct Connect setup.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
The Megaport Cloud Router (MCR) is a managed virtual router that connects cloud environments at Layer 3 without hardware. The Virtual Cross Connect (VXC) is a Layer 2 Ethernet link between endpoints. You can buy either alone or combine them, and each bills independently to build your AWS Direct Connect setup.
VXC cost depends on three factors: the bandwidth you subscribe to, the distance between the two endpoints, and certain provider fees. There are no separate data transfer charges on a VXC. A longer-distance, higher-bandwidth link costs more than a short, low-bandwidth one.
The MCR is a managed virtual router service that routes traffic between cloud environments on the network. You do not need a physical presence in a data center or any hardware. It handles static and dynamic routes and supports Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) for exchanging routing information between peers.
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Network Function Virtualization
On-demand deployment of SD-WAN gateways, virtual routers, and virtual firewalls without requiring physical presence in data centers
Multi-Cloud Connectivity
Virtual router capability to handle traffic between AWS and public and private clouds at the network edge with immediate access for data transfer
Private Network Infrastructure
Data transmission across a private global network that bypasses the public internet with predictable performance characteristics
Global Network Coverage
Access to connectivity across more than 850 enabled locations spanning six continents, including major hyperscalers, 100+ data center operators, and 360+ service providers
Unified Management Portal
Single portal interface for designing, deploying, and managing network configurations with point-and-click provisioning and AWS service integration
Virtual Router Service
Virtual router service providing flexible, private Layer 3 connections between public clouds over a global network
Private Layer 3 Connectivity
Private, low-latency pathways bypassing public internet with direct cloud on-ramp access points across nine U.S. metros
Route Support and Connection Speed
Standard Plan supports up to 1,000 IPv4 and 100 IPv6 routes with 10 Gbps connections; Advanced Plan supports up to 4,000 IPv4 and 250 IPv6 routes with up to 50 Gbps connections
Built-in Redundancy
Resilient, high-speed data routing with built-in redundancy for reliable multicloud connectivity
Hardware-Free Deployment
Virtual routing instance creation in minutes without requiring physical equipment or virtual machine licensing
Private Global Backbone Network
Secure, high-speed private global backbone infrastructure for WAN connections
Direct SaaS Provider Integration
Direct connections with major SaaS providers including Chime, Amazon AppStream, Google Workspace, GitHub, and Office 365
Multi-Cloud Connectivity
Virtual routing capability to connect privately between cloud regions at layer 2 or 3 across multiple cloud providers from a single interconnection point
Cloud Onramp Architecture
Cloud onramps enabling private infrastructure connection to public clouds with manageable hybrid cloud networking
API-Based Provisioning
Smart API integrations for real-time connection provisioning to cloud services
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Customer reviews
Sebastien F.
Simplifying Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Networking
Reviewed on Nov 05, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Megaport significantly simplifies enterprise connectivity across datacenters, cloud providers, and customer environments. The ability to provision private connectivity on demand, scale bandwidth dynamically, and access a broad ecosystem from a single platform brings a level of agility that traditional network operators struggle to provide. We also appreciate the simplicity of the portal and the speed at which services can be deployed
What do you dislike about the product?
The portal and service catalog can sometimes be challenging for new users who are not familiar with cloud networking concepts. Some advanced monitoring and reporting capabilities could also be enhanced to provide deeper operational visibility for large-scale deployments.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Megaport helps us remove the complexity, delays, and operational overhead typically associated with provisioning network connectivity between enterprise infrastructure and cloud platforms. Instead of waiting weeks or months for traditional connectivity services, we can establish private, secure connections in a matter of hours. This accelerates customer projects, improves network performance, and supports hybrid and multi-cloud architectures more efficiently.
Mark V.
Fast, Easy Azure ExpressRoute VXCs via Megaport’s Self-Service Portal
Reviewed on Nov 04, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Setting up VXCs is very easy. We set up redundant 1 Gbps connections to Azure ExpressRoute from Megaport's self-service portal in minutes (preexisting physical extensions) instead of the weeks a carrier service order takes. We could check pricing and latency before ordering. The support team worked with us through the cutover, which went smoothly.
What do you dislike about the product?
Very little. Because it's a self-service platform, your team needs to understand the routing setup, such as BGP, to get the most out of it. Megaport's documentation and support made that easy to learn.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
As a regional healthcare provider, we needed reliable, private connections to the cloud without being locked into a traditional carrier. With Megaport, we can add VXCs and change bandwidth almost instantly, and the contract terms are flexible.
Anonymous
Rapid, Cost-Effective Connectivity with Support Gaps
Reviewed on Nov 04, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I find Megaport easy to use and cost-effective. Depending on the workload, it can be much cheaper and faster than private backhaul to connect DCs. I really like that it can provide cost-effective low-bandwidth connectivity between sites and scale quickly to high bandwidth when needed. Its flexible cloud connectivity is priced on par with direct connectivity, and its deep integration with cloud providers makes turn-up easy. I find the portal well designed, and the provisioning system reliable, with few glitches. I can enable new sites quickly, and deployment takes minutes. Getting from signing up for the portal to having live services can take just a few hours. Megaport is also self-serve, so things work pretty well out of the box.
What do you dislike about the product?
When I do have problems, which thankfully isn’t often, Megaport’s support leaves a little to be desired. Support is chat only, with no NOC number I can call, and the handoff from chat to actual tickets for long running issues can be clunky. Site diversity can also be hit or miss. The recent India rollout was rocky, though they worked through most of the issues. Megaport could improve its support and account management. I think they are working on this.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Megaport to connect sites and cloud providers. It gives me cost-effective low-bandwidth connections that I can quickly scale to high bandwidth for syncing data between data centers. Services provision in minutes, and its flexible cloud connectivity is priced on par with direct connections.
Banking
Fast, Self-Service Connectivity from One Platform
Reviewed on Nov 03, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
What I like best about Megaport is how easy it is to create circuits on the fly without much involvement from other teams.
What do you dislike about the product?
While most of the Megaport experience is self-service, some steps still depend on manual handoffs between parties, which adds time. The biggest pain point for us was the Letter of Authorization (LOA) process for cross-connects. There didn’t seem to be a standard format or clear checklist for what the data center needed on the request, so if any detail wasn’t exactly right, the request was rejected and sent back. Each rejection added days, and since the requirements weren’t clear up front, it was hard to get it right the first time.
At one point this put our project timeline at risk, and we had to escalate to get the cross-connect finished on time. It was frustrating because the virtual side of Megaport was ready in minutes, but the physical side took much longer.
Suggested improvements:
Validate LOA details in the portal before submission, with the required fields for each data center.
Provide a checklist or template for each facility so customers know exactly what’s needed.
Show real-time status tracking for cross-connect orders, including why a request was rejected and what to fix.
Give a clear path for expediting time-sensitive orders without a formal escalation.
Overall, this doesn’t outweigh the value we get from Megaport, but tightening up the physical provisioning process would make the experience as smooth as the virtual side.
At one point this put our project timeline at risk, and we had to escalate to get the cross-connect finished on time. It was frustrating because the virtual side of Megaport was ready in minutes, but the physical side took much longer.
Suggested improvements:
Validate LOA details in the portal before submission, with the required fields for each data center.
Provide a checklist or template for each facility so customers know exactly what’s needed.
Show real-time status tracking for cross-connect orders, including why a request was rejected and what to fix.
Give a clear path for expediting time-sensitive orders without a formal escalation.
Overall, this doesn’t outweigh the value we get from Megaport, but tightening up the physical provisioning process would make the experience as smooth as the virtual side.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Megaport gives us one place to build the circuits we need in the fastest and most cost-effective way.
Before Megaport: Every new connection meant working with a different carrier or provider. Each one had its own ordering process, contracts, and lead times, and getting a circuit up required coordinating across our network, procurement, and facilities teams. A single circuit could take [weeks/months] from request to turn-up, and we often had to commit to long-term contracts and fixed bandwidth before we knew our actual needs.
After Megaport: We struggled with slow, fragmented circuit provisioning, but now we can build connections ourselves from a single portal. We used it to set up an AWS Direct Connect from our on-prem environment and an internet connection, both over the same physical fiber port. New virtual connections go live in minutes, and we can adjust bandwidth as our needs change.
The benefits:
Time saved: Provisioning dropped from [weeks] to [minutes/hours] for virtual connections.
Cost reduction: Combining cloud and internet on one port removed the need for separate circuits and cross-connects, saving us about [X% or $X] compared to our previous setup.
Less coordination: Our network team can make changes without involving several other teams, which frees up time across the organization.
Flexibility: We pay for the bandwidth we need now and scale when a project requires it, instead of overbuying capacity up front.
Having one platform for all our connectivity has made our network easier to manage and much quicker to adapt to new business needs.
Before Megaport: Every new connection meant working with a different carrier or provider. Each one had its own ordering process, contracts, and lead times, and getting a circuit up required coordinating across our network, procurement, and facilities teams. A single circuit could take [weeks/months] from request to turn-up, and we often had to commit to long-term contracts and fixed bandwidth before we knew our actual needs.
After Megaport: We struggled with slow, fragmented circuit provisioning, but now we can build connections ourselves from a single portal. We used it to set up an AWS Direct Connect from our on-prem environment and an internet connection, both over the same physical fiber port. New virtual connections go live in minutes, and we can adjust bandwidth as our needs change.
The benefits:
Time saved: Provisioning dropped from [weeks] to [minutes/hours] for virtual connections.
Cost reduction: Combining cloud and internet on one port removed the need for separate circuits and cross-connects, saving us about [X% or $X] compared to our previous setup.
Less coordination: Our network team can make changes without involving several other teams, which frees up time across the organization.
Flexibility: We pay for the bandwidth we need now and scale when a project requires it, instead of overbuying capacity up front.
Having one platform for all our connectivity has made our network easier to manage and much quicker to adapt to new business needs.
Banking
Simple GUI, helpful team, cost-effective solutions
Reviewed on Nov 03, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
The GUI is very straightforward and easy to use.
What do you dislike about the product?
Had to get too involved with Datacenter, ISP and Megaport to get the DirectConnect installed.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Providing cost effective AWS Direct Connect and backup Internet circuit