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AWS Direct Connect announces 100G expansion in Manchester, England

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AWS·Oct 21, 2026, 05:21 PMFeatureSecurity-relevantAI-assisted summary

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Added 100 Gbps Direct Connect with MACsec encryption at the Equinix MA3 location in Manchester, England.
Enables private, direct access to all public AWS Regions (except China), GovCloud Regions, and Local Zones from this site.
Marks the third AWS Direct Connect location in the UK to offer 100 Gbps connections with MACsec security.

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