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Megaport Cloud Router

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Spec score 7.0 #11 of 25 in Network as a Service (NaaS) Platforms

What it is

Megaport Cloud Router (MCR) is a managed virtual Layer 3 router linking endpoints on the Megaport Network. It can route between cloud environments without requiring a customer’s physical presence in a data center, supporting multicloud and hybrid connectivity. MCR handles up to 10,000 static and dynamic routes, including routes configured for individual sub-VLANs on Q-in-Q-capable connections. Listed BGP capabilities include BFD, MED, static routing, autonomous-system-number support, a BGP toggle, and NAT IP addresses. MCR Looking Glass provides on-demand ping and traceroute from the router for connectivity checks and routing diagnosis. An optional IPsec add-on creates encrypted tunnels for branch offices, remote sites, or cloud environments without a physical Port. Megaport documents private AWS and Microsoft Azure connections through Direct Connect and ExpressRoute virtual cross connects, plus coverage for Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, IBM Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud. API documentation and a Terraform Provider support automation. Pricing starts at $780/mo; terms include monthly billing and a default 12-month minimum.

Spec sheet

What it does
MCR is a managed virtual router that provides Layer 3 networking between endpoints on the Megaport Network.Read 2 Oct 2026 · megaport.com
Intended users
Megaport describes MCR as supporting private routing between cloud environments and customer Ports, including multicloud and hybrid connectivity.Read 2 Oct 2026 · megaport.com
Compliance
Megaport’s Trust Center lists ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27017:2015, GDPR, CCPA, PDPA, and PIPEDA among its compliance items.Read 2 Oct 2026 · trust.megaport.com
Support
Megaport offers logged-in live chat with its in-house technical support team at any time of day or night, along with technical documentation and phone support.Read 2 Oct 2026 · megaport.com
Headquarters
Fortitude Valley, Queensland, AustraliaRead 28 Sep 2026 · megaport.com
Founded
2013Read 28 Sep 2026 · megaport.com
Automation
Megaport links MCR customers to its API documentation and Terraform Provider for integration and automation.Read 2 Oct 2026 · megaport.com
BGP security
MCR can enable MD5 authentication between two eBGP neighbors to verify segments sent over their connection.Read 2 Oct 2026 · megaport.com
Cloud connections
Megaport’s tutorial describes using MCR to connect AWS and Microsoft Azure privately through AWS Direct Connect and Azure ExpressRoute VXCs.Read 2 Oct 2026 · connect.megaport.com
Customer data
Megaport says it does not store customer data except minimal B2B metadata for billing and troubleshooting, and that it reads IP packet headers where needed to route and forward packets.Read 2 Oct 2026 · trust.megaport.com
Diagnostics
MCR Looking Glass provides on-demand ping and traceroute from the router to check connectivity and diagnose routing issues.Read 2 Oct 2026 · megaport.com
IPsec add-on
The MCR IPsec add-on provides encrypted tunnels for branch offices, remote sites, or cloud environments without a physical Port.Read 2 Oct 2026 · megaport.com
Pricing terms
The MCR pricing documentation says the default minimum term is 12 months and lists no minimum term or 12-, 24-, and 36-month options, billed monthly.Read 2 Oct 2026 · docs.megaport.com
Routing features
Listed BGP features include BFD, MED, a BGP on/off toggle, static routing, autonomous system number support, and NAT IP addresses.Read 2 Oct 2026 · megaport.com
Routing scale
MCR manages up to 10,000 static and dynamic routes, configurable for individual sub-VLANs on Q-in-Q capable connections.Read 2 Oct 2026 · megaport.com
Standalone routing
MCR can route traffic between cloud environments without the customer having a physical presence in the data center.Read 2 Oct 2026 · megaport.com

Plans and prices

Megaport Cloud Router (MCR) Price not published Monthly; price depends on MCR location and speed limit and is shown in the Megaport Portal before ordering. Fixed speed for the service · 1, 2.5, 5, or 10 Gbps · up to 10,000 static and dynamic routes Read 2 Oct 2026 · docs.megaport.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Routes up to 10,000 static and dynamic routes
  • Supports major cloud providers
  • Optional IPsec encrypted tunnels
  • Looking Glass offers ping and traceroute
  • API and Terraform automation support

Limits

  • Starts at $780/mo
  • Default minimum term is 12 months
  • Price varies by location and speed
  • No free plan

Who it suits

MCR suits organizations needing private routing between cloud environments and Megaport customer Ports, including multicloud and hybrid deployments. It is also relevant to teams managing routing through APIs, Terraform, VPN tunnels, and network diagnostics.

Verdict

Megaport Cloud Router provides managed Layer 3 routing, cloud interconnection, diagnostics, and optional encrypted tunnels without requiring a data-center presence. Its route scale and automation support fit multicloud networks, while pricing depends on location and speed and begins at $780/mo.

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