An AWS infrastructure offering that embeds compute and storage services directly inside telecom providers' 5G networks. Like having a mini data center built right into the cell tower, Wavelength eliminates the extra network hops between 5G devices and cloud services, delivering single-digit millisecond latencies for applications that need instant response times. It extends familiar AWS services (EC2, EBS, VPC) to the edge of the 5G network so developers can build ultra-low-latency applications using the same APIs and tools they already know.
A cloud gaming company deploys their game servers on AWS Wavelength Zones within Verizon's 5G network. Players on 5G devices experience near-instant response times because game rendering happens just milliseconds away at the cell tower edge, rather than traveling hundreds of miles to a traditional data center. The same Wavelength deployment also powers their real-time multiplayer matchmaking, ensuring lag-free competitive gaming experiences.