The National Broadband Initiative (NBI) has already delivered high-speed internet to over 337,000 homes, across Ireland, with plans to connect more than 420,000 premises by the end of 2025. Many businesses are stuck now feeling that they have invested their money in broadband that really doesn’t give them the connection they desire.
That’s where Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) comes in. DIA is another form of internet connection that provides a high-speed, private connection delivered via fibre-optic cables and Ethernet. Unlike standard business broadband—which is shared among multiple users in a local area—DIA offers a fully dedicated connection that’s 100% yours, ensuring consistent performance and reliability.
NBI
The NBI business broadband is a fantastic option for a lot of SME’s, however it does have its downfalls. Many businesses believe that the cost is too expensive for the quality of the connection but are unsure where to find a higher quality internet connection.
If the NBI business broadband is something you’d be interested in, please look at our previous blog where we explain some of these high costs and give examples of ways to fix it. Click here for more info !
DIA
DIA is more expensive compared to a broadband connection; however, it also comes with plenty of benefits that justify the price.
What are the benefits?
Sole User
Your connection is 100% your own meaning you have a private connection that will not be interrupted by other users. This connection can be shared through multiple buildings as well, rather than needing to use numerous broadband connections.
Symmetrical Speed
DIA offers equal download and upload speeds. This is absolutely vital for businesses who deal with remote users, VoIP calling and cloud applications.
High Speed Connection
Your connection runs on a dedicated line meaning a consistent, fixed bandwidth which guarantees a fast, low latency connection.
Scalability
DIAs are typically highly scalable which allows you to boost or cut bandwidth to meet your needs.
Security
DIA provides businesses with a private and secure internet connection that is not shared with other users, meaning not only is it inherently more guarded, but also customised security measures can be implemented.
Static IPs
Static IPs offer several advantages such as providing remote access, speeding up upload and download times, and you can benefit from an improved degree of security.
Support
DIA providers will constantly monitor your connection provide 24/7 customer support and proactively fix issues.
Is the cost worth it for my business?
DIA being worthwhile is based on your company needs and budget. If you answer yes to some of these, it might be good to consider making the switch.
- Do you have over ten employees?
- Do you rely on the cloud?
- Have you experienced a slowdown of your services due to the number of cloud-based applications being used?
- Do you currently or are you considering using a hosted voice service?
- Does your business deal with a lot of large file transfers?
- Do you regularly rely on video conferencing?
If your company is considering the NBI Business Broadband or is looking at transferring over to a DIA, contact BITS today for further information and support.