Express Connect outbound data transfer plan - Express Connect

Express Connect outbound data transfer plans are prepaid packages that automatically offset your outbound data transfer fees after purchase.

Prerequisites

Outbound data transfer plans are not enabled by default. To use this feature, contact your account manager to request permissions.

Rule	Description
Purchase rules	A plan takes effect immediately after purchase and automatically applies to outbound data transfer in the covered regions. Each plan is valid for one year. Any unused data is cleared upon expiration. You can purchase multiple plans without a limit. If you have multiple plans, they are consumed chronologically by expiration date, with the one expiring soonest used first. Note If you purchase a plan smaller than 50 TB and your usage exceeds the plan's quota, a promotional discount may apply. Overage is eligible for this discount until your total usage reaches 50 TB. Any overage beyond the 50 TB threshold is billed at the standard rate. If you purchase a plan of 50 TB or larger, you are not eligible for this promotional offer.
Plan packages and sizes	Plan packages are available for the Chinese mainland, Asia Pacific, Indonesia, Europe & Americas, and the Middle East. Each package covers a different set of regions. For specific coverage, refer to the information in the console. Plan sizes: 1 TB, 10 TB, and 100 TB.

The following table lists the available packages and prices for outbound data transfer plans.

Note

The prices in the following table are for reference only. The actual prices on the purchase page prevail.

Package	Applicable regions	1 TB price (USD)	10 TB price (USD)	100 TB price (USD)
Chinese mainland	China (Hangzhou), China (Shanghai), China (Qingdao), China (Beijing), China (Zhangjiakou), China (Hohhot), China (Ulanqab), China (Shenzhen), China (Heyuan), China (Guangzhou), China (Chengdu), China (Wuhan - Local Region), China (Shenyang - Local Region), China (Nanjing - Local Region), China (Xi'an - Local Region)	13	125	1,241
Asia Pacific General	China (Hong Kong), China (Taiwan), Singapore, Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Japan (Tokyo), South Korea (Seoul), Philippines (Manila), Thailand (Bangkok)	39	390	3,871
Indonesia	Indonesia (Jakarta)	79	780	7,742
Europe & Americas General	US (Silicon Valley), US (Virginia), Germany (Frankfurt), UK (London)	19	190	1,886
Middle East	UAE (Dubai), SAU (Riyadh - Partner Region)	87	855	8,486

Log on to the Express Connect console.
In the top navigation bar, select a region and then click Physical Connection in the left-side navigation pane.
In the Purchase Outbound Data Transfer Plan section, click Buy Now.

On the new page, set the following parameters and click Buy Now.

Parameter	Description
Quantity	The number of plans to purchase.
Size	Select the specification of the outbound data transfer plan. You can purchase the 1 TB, 10 TB, or 100 TB specification.
Validity Period	The plan validity period, currently fixed at 1 Year. The plan takes effect immediately after purchase and applies to outbound data transfer in the covered regions. Unused data is cleared upon expiration.
Available In	The regional package. Make sure the selected package covers the regions where you need to offset outbound data transfer fees.

On the Confirm Order page, review and accept the terms of service, and then click Pay Order to complete the payment.

You can view plan details after you have purchased at least one plan.

Log on to the Express Connect console.
In the top navigation bar, select a region and then click Physical Connection in the left-side navigation pane.
In the Purchase Outbound Data Transfer Plan section, click View Details.
On the Manage Reserved Instances page, you can view a summary and the usage details of your outbound data transfer plans.
- Click the Instances tab to view information about your plans, such as the owner account, plan name, remaining quota, effective time, and expiration time.
  - In the upper-right corner of the plan list, click Customize Column Options to customize the information to be displayed.
  - In the upper-right corner of the plan list, click Export to export and download a report overview.
- Click the Usage Details tab to view the detailed usage of your plans.
  - You can filter the deduction details by selecting a Start Time and entering an Instance Name or Deducted Instance ID.
  - In the upper-right corner of the usage details list, click Customize Column Options to customize the information to be displayed.
  - In the upper-right corner of the usage details list, click Export to export and download the deduction details report.