What is dedicated Internet access?
- Dedicated Internet access provides access to the Internet with guaranteed bandwidth at any time of day.
- This is in contrast to shared access, where bandwidth may fluctuate throughout the day and be most limited during peak traffic periods when other subscribers are also online.
As organizations increasingly adopt more bandwidth-intensive applications and infrastructure, IT teams must decide on shared or dedicated Internet access when establishing connectivity. But what is dedicated Internet access, exactly, and what are its benefits over shared access?
Here’s a brief download on “What is dedicated Internet access?” that answers these questions and surveys the advantages of dedicated connectivity.
What is dedicated Internet access?
Dedicated Internet access provides a subscriber with a specific amount of guaranteed bandwidth at all times. For example, if an organization contracts for a 1 Gbps dedicated fiber Internet connection, it will have access to 1 Gbps of bandwidth 24/7/365.
What is dedicated Internet access vs. shared access?
With shared Internet access, businesses can subscribe to bandwidth up to a certain level. Since other organizations will also be sharing that bandwidth, Internet speeds may be slower during peak traffic periods.
What is dedicated Internet access intended to achieve?
Dedicated Internet access is critical to delivering the bandwidth certain applications require to operate efficiently and deliver high availability to users. These may include cloud apps, remote desktop apps and VoIP technology, as well as the need to be able to quickly upload and download large files.
What is dedicated Internet access’s greatest benefit?
The most significant advantage of dedicated Internet access is having access to consistent bandwidth and speed at all times.
What is dedicated Internet access’s downside?
Dedicated Internet access inevitably costs more than shared access, though faster speeds and consistent bandwidth may help the organization increase productivity and recoup costs in other ways.
What is dedicated Internet access from Spectrum Enterprise?
Spectrum Enterprise is a leading provider of fiber solutions to America’s largest businesses. Our Dedicated Fiber Internet solution provides reliable Internet access and high-performance connections for data-intensive, cloud-based and mission-critical applications. Our solutions provide bandwidth that scales up to 100 Gbps, with availability provided by SLAs that not only cover our entire network but the connection to on-premises equipment as well. And affordable pricing within the footprint of our nationwide fiber network enables us to offer dedicated Internet access at highly competitive pricing.