Microsoft Follows AWS and Google in Eliminating Egress Fees from Azure Cloud
By
Mikhail Petrovich Kuznetsov
1 min read
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Microsoft has revealed its decision to allow business customers to transfer data out of its Azure cloud infrastructure with no egress fees, aligning with the new European Data Act. This move follows similar actions by cloud rivals AWS and Google. However, Microsoft's offer comes with some caveats, such as limitations for exiting customers and applicable only to storage data. Critics highlight the lack of flexibility for businesses with multi-cloud needs and emphasize that certain services will still incur standard charges. Despite Microsoft's voluntary pro-customer move, there are concerns about the underlying motivations behind the announcement.