Vercel has just introduced Flat Rate CDN in Limited Beta for Pro teams. Instead of charging based on actual usage, this new model applies a flat monthly fee, providing financial stability and predictability.
What's Happening
Vercel's new policy aims to protect users from soaring bills caused by traffic spikes from viral posts or bot attacks. When using the Flat Rate CDN, services like Edge Requests and Fast Data Transfer will no longer be metered individually for overage charges. Vercel guarantees that bills will not increase despite temporary traffic surges during the month.
Why It Matters
Infrastructure costs have always been a major barrier for startups and web developers in Vietnam. Vercel's shift to a flat-rate pricing model helps engineering teams focus on product development without worrying about breaking the bank when an app suddenly goes viral. Users can currently sign up for the waitlist to participate in this beta program.