Networker's Guide to Dedicated Internet Access

This guide provides a step-by-step guide to needs analysis, procurement, & implementation of dedicated connectivity.

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Procuring DIA: A Guide for IT Teams

Procuring enterprise-grade telecommunications services requires specialized knowledge that many IT professionals may not have readily available. This guide is designed to provide the transparency and insights needed to navigate the complexities of sourcing Dedicated Internet Access (DIA).

This report covers key insights and best practices, including:

Understanding the fundamentals of DIA
Reviewing the buyer’s journey for DIA
Evaluating providers and pricing models for DIA

And more!

Buyers Guide

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Internet

IT Purchase Process

Networking

Pricing Guide

Service

Dedicated Internet Access (DIA Internet): Ultimate 2026 Pricing Guide

Many factors impact how your dedicated internet access (DIA) connections are priced. Lightyear is pleased to share our 2026 ultimate guide to DIA pricing.

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Dark Fiber

IT Purchase Process

MPLS

Networking

Point to Point

Pricing Guide

Service

WAN

Wavelengths

WAN Connectivity Pricing Guide: P2P, MPLS, Dark Fiber & More

This report covers how WAN services (P2P, Wave, Dark Fiber, MPLS & SD-WAN) are priced including proprietary pricing insights from 15k+ telecom service quotes.

Networking

SD-WAN

Telecom Glossary

WAN

The Definitive SD-WAN Buyer’s Guide

SD-WAN solutions can be a high valuable asset to manage enterprise networks. However, pricing for this type of software can be difficult to navigate.

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