Megaport
Data center networking solutions
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What is Megaport
Megaport is a network-as-a-service platform that provides on-demand private connectivity between customer networks, colocation facilities, and major cloud service providers. It is used by network, cloud, and infrastructure teams to provision and manage virtual cross-connects, cloud on-ramps, and inter-data-center connectivity without deploying new physical circuits for each connection. The service is delivered through a global fabric of points of presence and is typically managed via a web portal and APIs for automation and integration.
On-demand private cloud connectivity
Megaport enables customers to provision private connections to cloud providers and other endpoints with configurable bandwidth. This supports hybrid and multi-cloud architectures where teams want alternatives to internet-based connectivity. The model can reduce lead times compared with ordering new physical circuits for each new connection. It also supports use cases such as cloud migration, disaster recovery connectivity, and data replication.
API-driven provisioning and automation
The platform provides APIs and a self-service portal to create, modify, and tear down connections programmatically. This aligns with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD operating models used by network and cloud teams. Automation can help standardize network changes and reduce manual configuration work. It also supports integration with existing operational tooling for provisioning workflows.
Broad ecosystem of endpoints
Megaport connects to a large set of cloud regions, colocation sites, and service provider partners through its fabric. This can simplify building connectivity across multiple environments without managing separate contracts and technical processes for each interconnect. The ecosystem approach supports multi-site and multi-provider network designs. It is particularly relevant for organizations with distributed footprints across data centers and cloud regions.
Coverage varies by location
Service availability depends on Megaport’s points of presence and partner facilities in specific metros and data centers. Organizations may still need alternative connectivity options where the fabric is not present or where a required facility is not supported. This can introduce design constraints for edge locations or smaller regional sites. Network planning typically requires validating site-by-site availability early in the project.
Not a full DCN stack
Megaport focuses on connectivity services rather than end-to-end data center network switching, routing, and policy enforcement. Teams still need separate solutions for on-premises fabric management, segmentation, and security controls inside the data center. This can increase the number of tools involved in operating a complete network environment. It is best evaluated as a complement to, not a replacement for, data center networking platforms.
Cost and governance complexity
Consumption-based connectivity can create variable monthly spend as teams add endpoints, increase bandwidth, or scale environments. Without strong governance, organizations may accumulate unused connections or overprovisioned capacity. Chargeback/showback and tagging practices may be needed to manage usage across teams. Procurement and compliance teams may also require clarity on service terms across regions and partners.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go / monthly recurring (bandwidth- and port-based charges). Customers are charged monthly port fees and for provisioned bandwidth/services.
Free tier/trial: Promotional 30-day free trial (limited-time; applies to 1 Port or 1 Megaport Cloud Router (MCR) for eligible new customers via a Packet Pushers promotion).
Example costs (official site examples):
- MegaIX — Connect from US$450 per month.
- Data Center to Cloud (hybrid cloud) — Connect from US$615 per month.
- Cloud to Cloud (virtual router) — Connect from US$780 per month.
- Virtual Connectivity Hub (Virtual PoP / NFV) — Connect from US$885 per month.
- Data Center Interconnect (examples) — 10 Gbps from US$1,080 per month; 100 Gbps from US$3,600 per month.
- IPsec Tunnel (MCR) — Starting at US$100/month per 10-tunnel pack.
- NAT Gateway — Example cost table published on product page (illustrative savings vs hyperscaler NAT): e.g., 50 TB: CSP NAT ~$2,659.04 vs Megaport NAT Gateway ~$1,405.84 (site shows multiple example rows for 50 TB, 100 TB, 500 TB, 1 PB).
Billing notes & mechanics (official docs):
- Ports are billed as a flat monthly fee per Port; port term begins when provisioned Live or 14 days after order (see Port Billing docs).
- Some point-to-point (VXC) and port-specific pricing requires logging into the Megaport Portal (prices shown in-portal).
Discounts / custom pricing: Contact sales for Global WAN and other large/enterprise builds; many services show “contact our team” or portal/quote-required for up-to-date pricing.
Notes & limitations: All amounts and "connect from" starter prices are taken from Megaport’s official website pages (pricing page and product pages). Several product-specific, location- and speed-based prices (VXC, Port, on-ramps) require Portal login or Sales quote; where the site provides examples (DCI, NAT Gateway, IPsec), those are included above.
Seller details
Megaport Limited
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
2013
Public
https://www.megaport.com/
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