People are beginning to return to the office but some are choosing to continue to work remotely, creating a growing prominence of hybrid workforces.
With employees on the same team working from different locations, businesses are more reliant on consistent internet service than ever before. With the move back to the office comes an opportunity to improve your office’s infrastructure.
Dedicated internet access offers a fast, reliable connection so your team can get work done from anywhere with anyone.
But what is dedicated internet, exactly? And what makes it different from standard consumer internet?
Dedicated internet access (DIA) is an internet circuit that’s reserved exclusively for your business. DIA provides guaranteed bandwidth via flexible, scalable and cost-effective network transport, all through a direct connection to your provider.
What does that mean? Your business’s network will have faster speeds and a more stable connection. Instead of sharing a connection with other businesses, DIA is like having your own private lane on the highway that allows you to circumvent traffic.
Utilization of the network won’t degrade speeds for your team. DIA lines also have superior throughput, meaning you’ll receive high speeds during actual usage, not just on paper.
This is in contrast to a shared internet connection, which is a connection that’s divided between multiple places through the same line.
Cable networks stretch across the country and around the world, but not all cables are created equal. Some of them are better suited for DIA than others:
Service-level agreements (SLA) are what keep DIA operating reliably. When under an SLA, service providers have to adhere to guidelines on allowable downtime and minimum network performance, as well as:
Upload and download speeds in DIA plans are identical, as opposed to the slower upload speeds that come with shared internet packages people receive at the consumer level. A broadband package may list up to 500Mb/50Mb, for example, “up to” being the key phrase. It often means you’re not going to consistently get the speed you’re paying for.
Shared internet connections may work well at home or even in small offices or businesses, but it may not be enough for a larger business that deals with larger files or a remote workforce that’s reliant on collaboration software. DIA mitigates this worry and can get files where they need to go in a reasonable amount of time.
Should you run into issues with your business’s connection, DIA service providers usually include responsive customer service that can be reached at any time of day. A DIA connection is monitored 24/7, and any requests related to DIA issues are considered high priority.
Cybersecurity is a big concern for businesses. With DIA, the connection is private, meaning you gain extra protection from breaches and don’t have to worry about other networks threatening your infrastructure.
DIA plans can include complementary distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) protection along with managed security services to cover all of your needs and application uses.
DIA plans offer nationwide scalability with private fiber routes all across the country. You can easily adjust the amount of bandwidth in your DIA plan to fit your needs so your network can expand as your business grows.
Even as a superior alternative to regular broadband, DIA can save you money by reducing the downtime and letting you pay only for what you actually need. A DIA connection is the perfect complement to hosted VoIP services, given its solid reliability.
Telesystem can provide a dedicated internet access plan for your business so you never have to worry about having a stable connection when trying to get work done or host a meeting, no matter where your team is working. Contact ustoday to find out if DIA could be right for you.