Microsoft Azure Peering Service
Optimized public connectivity to Microsoft 365 and Azure.
Overview
Microsoft Azure Peering Service (MAPS) is a partnership between AIUSAIX and Microsoft that delivers optimized public-internet connectivity to Microsoft cloud services. Customer prefixes are registered with Microsoft, traffic is exchanged at AIUSAIX hubs, and continuous telemetry monitors route hygiene, latency, and packet loss. Ideal for SaaS-heavy enterprises using Microsoft 365 at scale.
Capabilities
Use cases
- Enterprises with Microsoft 365 user populations > 5,000 seats
- Operators optimizing Microsoft traffic for retail subscribers
- Service providers offering managed Microsoft connectivity
- Voice and Teams optimization scenarios
Key benefits
Choose the Microsoft Azure Peering Service tier that fits your network.
Transparent published rates. All tiers ship with the same 99.99% SLA and 24x7 NOC.
- Up to 50k seats
- Full path telemetry
- Teams optimization profile
- Quarterly business review
- Unlimited seats
- Multi-region delivery
- Co-engineered with Microsoft
- Dedicated cloud architect
Published rates are indicative. Final pricing depends on metro, term length, and bundled services. Contact sales for a binding quote.
Microsoft Azure Peering Service questions, answered.
What changes are required on my network?+
Minimal — your prefixes are registered with Microsoft and Microsoft programs preferred return paths. No major BGP changes on your side.
Does this help Teams call quality?+
Yes — MAPS specifically improves jitter, packet loss, and route hygiene for Teams, which materially improves audio and video quality.
Is there a minimum contract length?+
Standard contracts run 12 months with monthly billing. Multi-year discounts and short-term burst options are available — talk to our sales team for custom terms.
Works well with Microsoft Azure Peering Service.
Recommended based on shared capabilities, category, and deployment model.
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Connect your network to the global AI fabric.
Our solutions engineers will scope your interconnection, peering, or cloud requirements within one business day.