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AWS Wavelength

AWS inside 5G networks

Places AWS infrastructure (EC2, EBS…) in telecom carriers' data centers so apps for 5G mobile devices get ultra-low latency by not having to traverse the internet.

  • Cost$$ Medium
  • Difficulty●●●●●
  • Costs money when idle?No
  • Managed by AWS
  • In examsCLF · SAA

Scope: Edge (inside the carrier network, attached to a parent Region)

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Think of it asLike opening a service counter right inside the bus station: passengers are served as soon as they step off the bus.

When to use it

✓ Use it when

Mobile apps that need ultra-low latency: cloud gaming, AR/VR, autonomous vehicles, live video.

✗ Avoid it when

Users don't go through a partner carrier's 5G network → Local Zones / CloudFront.

Common uses

  • Cloud gaming on phones
  • Real-time AR/VR
  • Analyzing video from 5G-connected cameras

What does it cost?

  • Pricing model: Pay for EC2, EBS and data transfer in the Wavelength Zone at that zone's own prices.

Reference prices for us-east-1, updated October 14, 2026; they may have changed. Always check the AWS pricing page.

Related services

SAA-C03 study guide

Wavelength is covered in these study modules:

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