Do we need dedicated fibre to use Megaport?

Not necessarily. You need a connection to a Megaport-enabled data centre, which can be via existing carrier circuits. We can help arrange the last-mile connectivity.

Can we connect to multiple cloud providers?

Yes. A single Megaport port can connect to AWS, Azure, GCP, and hundreds of other service providers simultaneously through virtual cross-connects.

How quickly can cloud connections be provisioned?

Megaport virtual cross-connects can be provisioned in minutes through the portal. The main lead time is the physical port activation, which is typically 5-10 business days.

Will this improve Microsoft 365 performance?

Yes. Azure ExpressRoute with Microsoft peering provides a private path to M365 services, reducing latency and improving reliability for Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.

How does pricing work?

Megaport charges for port capacity and virtual cross-connect bandwidth. Cloud providers may charge for their side of the connection. We provide a consolidated quote covering all components.

Do you manage the Megaport service?

Yes. PCONNECT manages the full lifecycle — ordering, provisioning, monitoring, and support. You get dashboard access to see bandwidth utilisation and connection status.

Cloud Connectivity — Direct Cloud Access

Cloud Connectivity

Direct, private connections to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud via the Megaport fabric. Remove the variability and security concerns of the public internet.

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Why Direct Connect

Public Internet vs Direct Cloud Connect

See the difference between accessing cloud over the public internet and using a dedicated cloud connection.

Public Internet to Cloud

Traffic traverses the public internet with unpredictable hops

Variable latency that spikes during peak internet hours

Data exposed to the public internet — encryption is your only protection

No bandwidth guarantee — cloud upload/download competes with everything else

Egress charges apply at full public internet rates

No SLA on cloud connectivity performance

Direct Cloud Connect

Private, dedicated path between your network and cloud provider

Consistent, predictable low latency for cloud applications

Traffic never touches the public internet — private by design

Dedicated bandwidth with committed rates for cloud workloads

Reduced data egress charges through direct connect pricing

SLA-backed connectivity with Megaport and cloud provider guarantees

Providers

Direct Cloud Access

Private, dedicated connections to the three major cloud platforms — all managed by PCONNECT.

Amazon Web Services

AWS Direct Connect

Private, dedicated connections from your network to AWS. Bypass the public internet for consistent performance and reduced data transfer costs.

Direct Connect 1/10 Gbps
Hosted connections from 50 Mbps
Multi-region availability
Reduced data egress costs

Microsoft Azure

Azure ExpressRoute

Private connections to Azure and Microsoft 365. Extend your on-premises network into the Microsoft cloud with predictable latency.

ExpressRoute circuits
Microsoft peering for M365
Global Reach for multi-region
FastPath for ultra-low latency

Google Cloud

Cloud Interconnect

High-bandwidth, low-latency connections to Google Cloud Platform. Dedicated or partner interconnect options available.

Dedicated Interconnect 10/100 Gbps
Partner Interconnect from 50 Mbps
Multi-region connectivity
Google Workspace optimisation

Megaport

Powered by the Megaport Fabric

Megaport provides the software-defined interconnection layer that makes multi-cloud connectivity simple, flexible, and fast to deploy.

Software-Defined Networking

Provision and manage connections through the Megaport portal — no physical cross-connects needed

Flexible Bandwidth

Burstable connections that scale up without fixed-rate commitments or long lead times

Multi-Cloud Fabric

Connect to AWS, Azure, GCP, and 300+ service providers from a single port

Megaport Virtual Edge

Deploy SD-WAN and NFV at the edge — bring Fortinet or other solutions into the fabric

Benefits

Cloud Connectivity Benefits

Direct cloud connections deliver measurable improvements in performance, security, and cost.

Lower Latency

Predictable sub-millisecond latency to cloud workloads

Private Paths

Traffic never touches the public internet

Reduced Costs

Lower data egress charges through direct connect pricing

Multi-Cloud

Connect to AWS, Azure, and GCP from a single Megaport port

Burstable

Scale bandwidth up or down without physical changes

Managed Service

PCONNECT manages Megaport ordering, provisioning, and support

Getting Connected

Cloud Connectivity Onboarding

From requirements to live connection, we manage the entire process.

Step 1

Requirements

We assess your cloud workloads, bandwidth needs, and latency requirements.

Step 2

Design

We design the Megaport topology — ports, VXCs, and cloud provider peering.

Step 3

Provisioning

Megaport ports are activated and virtual cross-connects configured.

Step 4

Cloud Peering

Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, or Cloud Interconnect configured and tested.

Step 5

Go Live

Cloud connectivity live with monitoring, alerting, and ongoing optimisation.