DIA Pricing

Dedicated Internet Access Pricing

Dedicated internet access (DIA) typically costs $300–$700 per month for 100 Mbps and $700–$2,000 per month for 1 Gbps on a 36-month term. Your exact price depends mostly on whether your building already has fiber, how many carriers serve it, and the SLA you need.

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How much does dedicated internet access cost per month?

These are the typical monthly ranges we see for symmetrical DIA at buildings that are already lit with fiber. They assume a 36-month term and standard installation.

Bandwidth (symmetrical)Typical monthly range
10 Mbps$150 – $350
50 Mbps$250 – $500
100 Mbps$300 – $700
500 Mbps$500 – $1,200
1 Gbps$700 – $2,000

The same circuit at the same address can land at either end of the range depending on which carriers bid. That spread is the reason to compare quotes rather than accept a renewal.

What drives the price of a DIA circuit?

Is DIA worth it compared with business broadband?

DIA is worth it when downtime or slow uploads cost more than the price difference. Shared fiber broadband typically runs $100–$500 per month, while DIA starts around $300. DIA adds bandwidth that isn't shared with neighbors, symmetrical speeds, and an SLA with service credits. For a direct comparison, see dedicated internet access vs. broadband.

Choose DIA when

You run cloud phones, VPNs, video or hosted apps all day, or need an SLA for compliance.

Choose broadband when

You're a small office with mostly downloads, and a short outage is an inconvenience rather than lost revenue.

Use both when

You want DIA as the primary circuit and a broadband or fixed wireless line as failover.

How do you get the lowest price on DIA?

  1. Confirm which carriers are already on-net at your exact address before asking for quotes.
  2. Request quotes from every on-net carrier at the same bandwidth, term and SLA so they compare cleanly.
  3. Ask for the price at 24 and 36 months, and for bandwidth one tier above what you need.
  4. Check the quote for construction fees, router charges and IP-block fees, not just the monthly rate.
  5. Start the process 90–120 days before your current contract ends, so a renewal deadline doesn't force your hand.

We do this work for you at no cost. Carriers pay us, not you, and you get quotes from every carrier that serves your building.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a dedicated internet line?

A dedicated internet line typically costs $300–$700 per month for 100 Mbps and $700–$2,000 per month for 1 Gbps, on a 36-month term at a building that already has fiber.

Why is DIA more expensive than business broadband?

The carrier reserves bandwidth for you alone, delivers equal upload and download speeds, and commits to uptime and repair times in an SLA. Shared broadband oversells the same capacity across many customers.

Does DIA require a long contract?

Most DIA is sold on 12-, 24- or 36-month terms. Longer terms usually lower the monthly price, and they can offset construction costs when fiber has to be built to your building.

How long does DIA installation take?

At a building that's already lit, installation commonly takes 30–60 days. If the carrier has to build fiber, expect 60–120 days or more.

Is it really free to use Discover Communications?

Yes. The carrier you choose pays us, so you pay the same or less than going direct, with one point of contact across carriers.

See real DIA prices at your address

Tell us the address and the bandwidth you need. We'll check which carriers are on-net and send competing quotes within 48 hours.

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