Dedicated Ethernet is a private, point-to-point or multipoint network connection that provides guaranteed bandwidth and performance between locations. Unlike shared internet services, Dedicated Ethernet offers uncontended capacity, predictable speeds and consistent low latency, making it ideal for business-critical applications.

Dedicated Ethernet delivers a reserved connection over carrier-grade infrastructure between sites, data centres or cloud on-ramps. As the bandwidth is dedicated, traffic is not affected by congestion from other users.

• Guaranteed performance – Dedicated bandwidth ensures consistent throughput with no congestion or contention.
• Low latency and high reliability – Ideal for time- and jitter-sensitive applications such as video, storage replication and real-time services.
• Predictable connectivity – Clearly defined SLAs provide assured availability and performance.
• Scalability – Bandwidth can be adjusted as business needs grow, without major infrastructure changes.
• Greater control – Supports secure, private connectivity between sites, data centres and cloud environments.

Enterprises running latency-sensitive applications, connecting data centres or cloud environments, and industries like finance, media, gaming and healthcare that need reliable, high-performance networking.

Enterprises running latency-sensitive applications, connecting data centres or cloud environments, and industries like finance, media, gaming and healthcare that need reliable, high-performance networking.

No. Switched Ethernet is ideal for organisations that need scalable, flexible Layer 2 connectivity across multiple locations with cloud access and resilient infrastructure, while Dedicated Ethernet is better suited to businesses requiring dedicated, high-performance links with guaranteed bandwidth for specific connectivity needs.

Not exactly. MPLS VPN provides a flexible Layer 3 mesh for multi-site connectivity with resiliency, while Dedicated Ethernet delivers high-performance point-to-point or multipoint links with guaranteed bandwidth. MPLS VPN is typically used to provide flexible connectivity for four-plus multi-site environments, while Dedicated Ethernet is commonly used for site-to-site connectivity, WAN optimisation and disaster recovery.

Managing multiple high-performance connections can be complex. A managed service handles provisioning, monitoring, fault management and SLA assurance, improving reliability and letting internal teams focus on strategic priorities.