Outbound data transfer plans let you prepay for Express Connect outbound data transfer at a lower rate than pay-as-you-go pricing. Each plan offsets outbound data transfer fees in a specific region for one year, giving you predictable costs for high-volume transfer workloads.
Outbound data transfer plans are not available by default. Contact your account manager to apply for access before purchasing.
How plans work
A plan takes effect immediately after payment and automatically offsets outbound data transfer fees in the region you select. Plans are valid for one year. When a plan expires, any remaining quota is cleared.
Offset order and plan stacking:
You can purchase any number of plans. If you have multiple active plans, the one expiring soonest is applied first.
Plans are available in three sizes: 1 TB, 10 TB, and 100 TB.
Promotional offer (plan sizes under 50 TB only):
During promotional periods, if you purchase a plan smaller than 50 TB and your actual usage exceeds the plan size by more than 50 TB, you receive a free quota of 50 TB. Usage beyond that free quota is billed at the actual prices of outbound data transfer. This offer does not apply if you purchase a plan of 50 TB or larger.
The 50 TB free quota is a time-limited promotional benefit. Check the purchase page for current promotional terms before buying.
Specifications and pricing
Outbound data transfer plans offset the outbound data transfer fees of your Express Connect service.
Reference prices are listed below. Actual prices on the purchase page prevail.
| Area | Regions | 1 TB (USD) | 10 TB (USD) | 100 TB (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), China (Nanjing - Local Region), China (Xi'an - Local Region) | 13 | 125 | 1,241 |
| Asia Pacific | 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 | 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 |
Example calculation:
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Plan purchased | 10 TB, Asia Pacific |
| Plan cost | USD 390 |
| Actual usage during plan period | 8 TB (China (Hong Kong)) |
| Offset by plan | 8 TB |
| Remaining quota when plan expires | 2 TB (cleared) |
| Additional charges | USD 0 |
In this example, the 10 TB plan fully covers the 8 TB transferred. The unused 2 TB quota is cleared at expiry and cannot be carried over.
Purchase a plan
Log on to the Express Connect console.
In the top navigation bar, select a region. In the left-side navigation pane, click Physical Connection.
In the Purchase Outbound Data Transfer Plan section, click Buy Now.
On the Outbound Data Transfer Plan - International Site page, configure the following parameters, then click Buy Now.
Parameter Description Quantity The number of plans to purchase. Size The size of the plan. Valid values: 1 TB, 10 TB, 100 TB. Expiry Date Fixed at 1 Year. The plan takes effect immediately after payment and expires one year later. Available In The region where you want to use the plan. Before you purchase a plan, confirm the region to which you want to apply it. On the Confirm Order page, read and agree to the Terms of Service, then click Pay.
View usage details
Before viewing usage details, purchase at least one outbound data transfer plan.
Log on to the Express Connect console.
In the top navigation bar, select a region. In the left-side navigation pane, click Physical Connection.
In the Purchase Outbound Data Transfer Plan section, click View Details.
On the Manage Reserved Instances page, view your plan information across two tabs: On either tab, click Customize Column Options to choose which columns to display, or click Export to download the list.
Instances tab: Shows owner account, plan name, remaining quota, effective time, and expiration time for each plan.
Details tab: Shows usage records. Filter by Start Time, Instance Name, or Deducted instance ID to narrow down results.