Shared vs. Dedicated Internet: Which Option Is Best for Your Business?

‘Shared Internet’, no matter the underlying technology (Internet delivered over Coax/Copper, Fiber, TV Cable, Fixed Wireless or LTE) is generally the most affordable option for business. Given a choice, most Network Engineers would never recommend ‘shared’ Internet for their clients because it leaves too much to chance, but when budgets are tight, the cost savings are undeniable. Those savings can sometimes get wiped out if work flow is interrupted too frequently by network misfires or outages, and make no mistake, those risks are higher with ‘shared Internet’ than they are with ‘Dedicated Internet Access’ (DIA). Let’s concede though that ‘Shared’ Internet is so competitively priced it has undeniable appeal for businesses who need to keep operational costs to a minimum.