An Internet connection for your business is crucial in 2025. The Internet can help you grow your customer base, keep operations running smoothly and extend the reach of your business and your workforce. Customers expect businesses to continuously stay up and running with little to no room for delays or downtime. There are many different options to consider when choosing the right type of Internet for your business. But before choosing the speed you need, it is important to consider the type connection needed to meet your goals. Most businesses are presented with dedicated or standard Internet circuit options. So which connection is best for you?
Performance
Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) is a private connection between your business and the Internet providing fast symmetrical speeds up to 10 Gbps and as high as 100 Gbps, elevating your business’ ability to upload and download faster. Because it is a dedicated connection, you don’t have to share any bandwidth with neighboring businesses, and therefore, won’t be affected by network congestion. Standard Internet Access (SIA) is a common option for smaller businesses. It offers a reliable connectivity solution delivered through different methods, such as fiber, copper and coax and could see performance issues due to providers over-subscribing the service. SIA provides ample bandwidth for everyday operations like Cloud applications, email and web browsing, making it ideal for small offices, retail stores and growing businesses.
Cost
DIA tends to cost more than SIA because its bandwidth is dedicated to a single business. While the upfront cost may be higher than shared connections, the long-term savings come from increased productivity, fewer outages and better customer experiences, making it a smart investment that pays for itself over time. SIA can be a more cost-efficient option for budget-minded businesses with less demanding requirements.
Bandwidth
Dedicated internet circuits offer the bandwidth your business needs to thrive and the capability to scale up on demand. While both DIA and SIA can be delivered over fiber-optic technology, only DIA provides a predictable, low-latency path to the Internet, ensuring your applications run faster for an optimal user experience.
The effectiveness of your business internet connection is crucial for success. It is great to determine which connection fits your business needs if you know your business would be severely impacted by prolonged downtime or using Cloud-based services regularly. Regardless of the industry, businesses rely on fast, stable internet to stay competitive and up to date. Pick a solution that suits your needs now and in the future.
To learn more about GPC’s DIA and SIA options, visit gpcom.com/business or contact gpcenterprise@gpcom.com
