Business Internet, Fiber and SD-WAN
The right business internet setup is a primary connection sized for your cloud apps, a backup from a different provider or technology, and, for multiple locations, SD-WAN to manage them as one network. AIS checks what’s actually available at your address from 400+ suppliers, compares price and contract terms, and manages the install, at no cost to you.
Why internet is the foundation
Your phones, point-of-sale, cloud software, security cameras and contact center all run over your internet connection. When it slows down or fails, everything stops. Yet many businesses are still on the plan someone signed years ago, paying old prices for less bandwidth than they need, with no backup.
Connectivity options we compare
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Dedicated internet access (DIA) fiber: guaranteed symmetrical bandwidth and a service level agreement (SLA). Best for primary connections at offices, plants and data-heavy sites.
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Business broadband (cable or shared fiber): a lower-cost option for smaller sites or as a backup.
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Fixed wireless: fast to install where fiber is expensive or slow to build.
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5G and LTE: for backup connections, temporary sites, job trailers and vehicles.
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Satellite (including low-earth-orbit): for remote locations.
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Ethernet and private lines: to connect your buildings to each other or to a data center.
SD-WAN, SASE and managed networks
If you have more than one location, or you can’t afford downtime, a single internet line isn’t enough.
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SD-WAN combines two or more connections (fiber plus cable plus 5G, for example) and automatically moves traffic to the healthy one. Your calls and cloud apps keep working when a line drops.
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SASE adds security, such as secure web gateway, zero-trust access and firewall-as-a-service, to the network itself, so remote staff are protected wherever they work.
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Managed network services (NaaS) turn routers, switches and Wi-Fi into a monthly service instead of a capital purchase. Network hardware doesn’t have to be a capital expense.
How AIS runs an internet or SD-WAN project
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Address-level availability check. We look up which providers and technologies actually serve each of your locations.
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Needs sizing. We estimate bandwidth from your users, cloud apps, voice and video, plus growth.
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Side-by-side quotes. You get price, speed, SLA, install timeline and contract length for each option.
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Install coordination. We track construction, install dates and cutover, which is often the hardest part of a fiber order.
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Contract watch. We note your renewal dates so you never roll into higher month-to-month rates.
Serving Brownsville, the Rio Grande Valley and clients nationwide
From the port and industrial parks in Brownsville to offices in Harlingen and retail and logistics sites in McAllen, Valley businesses don’t all have the same fiber options a few miles apart. AIS, based in Brownsville, TX, checks availability address by address across Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy counties, and handles multi-site networks for clients nationwide.
Frequently asked questions
What’s the difference between dedicated fiber and business broadband?
Dedicated fiber (DIA) gives your business its own guaranteed, symmetrical bandwidth with an SLA. Business broadband is shared with other customers, so speeds can vary at busy times. Broadband costs less and is often a good backup or small-site option.
Do I need backup internet?
If losing internet would stop sales, phones or production, yes. A second connection from a different provider or technology, such as cable or 5G behind fiber, paired with automatic failover, keeps you running during an outage.
What is SD-WAN, in plain terms?
SD-WAN is software that manages several internet connections as one. It sends each application over the best available line and switches automatically if one fails, which keeps calls and cloud apps stable across all your locations.
How long does a business fiber install take?
It varies by address. If fiber is already in the building, it can be a few weeks. If the provider has to build, it can take a few months. We check this upfront and can set up 5G or broadband as a bridge.
What does AIS charge to compare internet providers?
Nothing. Suppliers compensate AIS when you choose a service through us, so the availability check, quotes and install coordination are free to you.