Hybrid, edge & VMware · AWS vs Google Cloud
AWS Wavelength: Google Cloud equivalent
Google Cloud has no compute inside carrier 5G networks like AWS Wavelength.
Google Distributed Cloud is sold for telecom and edge deployments instead.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | AWS Wavelength | No first-party equivalent |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | — |
| What it is | AWS compute and storage inside telecom carriers' 5G networks (Wavelength Zones), reached through a carrier gateway. | — |
| Pricing model | Wavelength resources are billed at Wavelength Zone rates, plus data transfer through the carrier gateway. | Not applicable. |
| Docs | AWS Wavelength docs | — |
| Pricing page | AWS Wavelength pricing | — |
Key differences
- Telecom edge deployments with Google run on Distributed Cloud hardware, not a public Google Cloud zone.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Wavelength resources are billed at Wavelength Zone rates, plus data transfer through the carrier gateway. AWS Wavelength pricing →
- GCP
- Not applicable.
And on Azure?
No equivalent Azure's equivalent is Azure Extended Zones. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
Does Google Cloud have an equivalent to AWS Wavelength?
Google Cloud has no compute inside carrier 5G networks like AWS Wavelength. Google Distributed Cloud is sold for telecom and edge deployments instead.
How does pricing compare between AWS Wavelength and Google Cloud?
AWS: Wavelength resources are billed at Wavelength Zone rates, plus data transfer through the carrier gateway. Google Cloud: Not applicable. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure Extended Zones (no equivalent). AWS Wavelength has no current Azure equivalent.