Telecommunications

Internet

Dedicated Internet

Dedicated Internet provides your business dedicated internet access with same upload and download speeds, proactive network monitoring and maintenance, and industry-leading performance and SLAs—both throughout the US and globally.

Point to Point

Point-to-Point Internet connection is a wireless method of connecting to the Internet over large areas without the need for extensive cabling. This is achieved by setting up a point of origin in a desirable location and using point-to-point antennas and radio equipment throughout the required area.

Broadband Internet

According to the FCC, the definition of broadband internet is a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload speeds. Broadband provides high-speed internet access via multiple types of technologies including fiber optics, wireless, cable, DSL and satellite.

Dedicated Internet vs Broadband Internet

Because of the differences in performance and predictability of a dedicated Internet connection vs shared, key contrasts in services emerge. Think carefully about the tasks your business will be performing on a daily basis. What employees will be using the Internet for is crucial in making the right decision for your company. The following are the main differences you will find when comparing dedicated Internet vs broadband connectivity.

Reliability and Performance

With broadband, performance can vary depending on the time of day and number of active users sharing the connection at any given time. In contrast, direct internet is backed by a Service Level Agreement (SLA) guaranteeing performance metrics like network latency, packet loss, uptime and repair timeframes—typically a four-hour median time to respond (MTTR) if there’s an outage. This ensures a high level of reliability and performance regardless of the time of day or number of users online in your area.

COST

While broadband costs less, the benefits of direct internet access—reduced downtime, increased productivity, guaranteed performance, and a higher level of security protection—can often justify the additional expense and lead to overall savings down the road.

security

As a growing number of businesses employ a flexible workforce, send sensitive data to and from the cloud, and become increasingly e-commerce driven, the need for robust security also rises. With teams collaborating from anywhere and everywhere—and on their own devices—shared public broadband leaves you open to outside threats and hackers. With dedicated internet, your entire network is safer from vulnerabilities because it’s private. Even when your employees are working from home.

Like many business decisions, it’s about assessing the unique demands of your organization. Smaller companies that use the internet primarily for email, streaming and web browsing might not be impacted by a shared connection. But organizations that rely on cloud connectivity for collaboration and e-commerce may opt for the assurance of Dedicated Internet Access.