Core concept
Provisioned at DX location (colo). Speeds 1-100 Gbps. Uses private VIF (to VPC) or public VIF (to public AWS services).
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How it works
Setup takes weeks. Contract typically 1+ years. High upfront + monthly cost. Serious commitment.
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Trade-offs + gotchas
Enterprise hybrid. Consistent latency (video, VoIP). Compliance (private line). Bulk data transfer (cheaper than internet egress).