Google Cloud CDN Interconnect and Peering pricing update

Google Cloud continuously optimizes network capabilities to support new use cases and applications. Significant investments have been made in global infrastructure to provide high-throughput, low-latency connectivity. These pricing updates are part of an ongoing effort to align pricing with the value and performance of these services.

Starting May 1, 2026, the list price per GiB for CDN Interconnect, Direct Peering, and Carrier Peering will increase in North America, Europe, and Asia.

No immediate technical action is required to maintain service. However, it is recommended that customers take the following administrative steps:

• Review billing: Identify historical usage of impacted services to understand how monthly bills may change starting with the May 2026 invoice.
• Update budgets: Adjust budget projections to account for these rates for usage occurring on or after May 1, 2026.
• Explore alternatives: Customers currently utilizing Direct Peering or Carrier Peering are encouraged to explore migrating to a Verified Peering Provider (VPP). VPPs offer Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and is the Google recommended way to connect to publically available Google resources. For more information please visit the Verified Peering Provider documentation.

1. General information

What is changing? Effective May 1, 2026, pricing adjustments will apply to CDN Interconnect, Direct Peering, and Carrier Peering. These changes affect the list prices for data transfer out via these specific networking products.

Why is Google Cloud making this change? These adjustments are being made to align pricing with the value and performance of the services. Google Cloud has made significant investments in global infrastructure to provide high-throughput, low-latency connectivity, and these updates reflect ongoing efforts to optimize network capabilities.

When will these changes take effect? The new pricing will be effective on May 1, 2026. These rates will be reflected in invoices starting in the May 2026 billing cycle.

2. Pricing and impact

What are the new rates? The list price per GiB for CDN Interconnect, Direct Peering, and Carrier Peering will be updated by region as follows:

• North America: $0.08/GiB (previously $0.04/GiB)
• Europe: $0.08/GiB (previously $0.05/GiB)
• Asia: $0.085/GiB (previously $0.06/GiB)

Which SKUs are impacted? The specific SKUs impacted by this change include:

• 984A-1F27-2D1F
• F603-6008-38E5
• 9428-46F3-3796
• B1FE-19F7-6D1B
• 900C-8E7C-91F5
• 30DD-9D90-52CE

3. Billing and account management

How can information regarding usage of these products be found? Customers can identify historical usage by filtering Billing Reports in the Google Cloud Console for the specific SKU IDs listed above (Example: 984A-1F27-2D1F).

Is immediate action required to maintain service? No immediate action is required to maintain current service. However, it is recommended that billing and budget projections be updated to account for the new rates effective May 1, 2026.

How does this affect existing contracts? Impacts may vary based on specific contract terms. Generally, customers with fixed-price contracts will not see changes until renewal. Customers with floating discounts (discounts off list price) may be subject to list price adjustments following the notice period. Customers are encouraged to contact their Google Cloud account team to discuss specific contract details.

4. Connectivity alternatives

Are there alternative connectivity options recommended by Google Cloud? Yes. For customers currently using Direct Peering or Carrier Peering, exploring migration to a Verified Peering Provider (VPP) is recommended.

Why consider a Verified Peering Provider (VPP)? VPP is the recommended approach for reaching publicly accessible resources. Unlike Direct Peering, Verified Peering Providers can offer a Service Level Agreement (SLA) and are designed to simplify the connectivity experience for Google cloud customers.