# Why Cloud Regions Are Not Created Equal

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Podcast: [Cloud Computing with Fexingo: AWS, Azure, GCP, and Modern Infrastructure Conversations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cloud-computing-with-fexingo-aws-azure-gcp-and-modern-infrastructure-conversations-7871918)
Published: 2026-06-09T19:59:33+00:00
Episode link: https://audio.fexingo.com/business/cloud-computing/episode-0041.mp3
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Duration seconds: 386

## Resource

Lucas and Luna explore the hidden performance and cost disparities between cloud provider regions. They break down why a workload in us-east-1 behaves differently than one in ap-southeast-1, using real latency data and egress pricing examples. The episode covers how region selection affects everything from user experience to cloud bills, and offers practical tips for auditing your region strategy. Tune in to learn why 'pick the nearest region' can be a costly mistake. #CloudComputing #AWS #Azure #GCP #CloudRegions #Latency #DataEgress #CloudCost #CloudPerformance #CloudInfrastructure #MultiCloud #Kubernetes #Technology #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CloudStrategy #RegionSelection Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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