AWS does not specify a fixed schedule for updating its pricing for Global Accelerator; instead, pricing updates occur as needed and are communicated through official AWS channels such as the AWS Global Accelerator pricing page and AWS announcements. The pricing model for AWS Global Accelerator consists of two main components: a fixed hourly fee per accelerator and a Data Transfer-Premium (DT-Premium) fee based on the volume of data transferred in the dominant traffic direction (either inbound or outbound) through the accelerator. The DT-Premium rate varies depending on the AWS Region serving the request and the AWS edge location where the response is directed[2][8][11].
The fixed hourly fee is currently $0.025 per hour for each accelerator provisioned, charged for every full or partial hour until the accelerator is deleted[7][8][11]. The DT-Premium fee is charged per gigabyte of data transferred over the AWS network, with rates ranging approximately from $0.010 to $0.105 per GB depending on source and destination regions[2][8][9].
AWS typically updates pricing details on their official pricing pages and documentation, and customers are advised to check these resources regularly or subscribe to AWS announcements for the latest information. There is no publicly stated fixed interval (e.g., monthly or quarterly) for pricing updates; changes happen as AWS adjusts rates or introduces new pricing models based on market conditions or service enhancements.
In summary:
- Pricing updates for AWS Global Accelerator are made as needed without a fixed periodic schedule.
- Pricing consists of a fixed hourly fee ($0.025 per accelerator hour) plus a variable data transfer fee based on traffic volume and regions.
- Customers should monitor the official AWS pricing page and announcements for any changes.
This approach aligns with how AWS generally manages pricing for its services, updating them periodically but without a fixed cadence[2][7][8][11].
Citations:
[1] https://aws.amazon.com/global-accelerator/pricing/
[2] https://docs.aws.amazon.com/global-accelerator/latest/dg/introduction-pricing.html
[3] https://tutorialsdojo.com/aws-global-accelerator/
[4] https://aws.amazon.com/global-accelerator/
[5] https://www.nops.io/glossary/what-is-aws-global-accelerator/
[6] https://www.saasworthy.com/product/aws-global-accelerator/pricing
[7] https://repost.aws/questions/QUkO0DusUQSsGFHwvjNSA9Eg/why-is-the-global-accelerator-already-deleted-and-still-charging%EF%BC%9F
[8] https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/new-aws-global-accelerator-for-availability-and-performance/
[9] https://www.techtarget.com/searchcloudcomputing/tip/Compare-AWS-Global-Accelerator-vs-Amazon-CloudFront
[10] https://aws.amazon.com/shield/pricing/
[11] https://sraddepalli.hashnode.dev/aws-global-accelerator