Equinix Internet Access provides blended internet access using multiple tier-1 internet service providers (ISPs) and Equinix Internet Exchanges (IX) to deliver high availability, reliability, and speed. Equinix Internet Access also supports various protocols, including Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP), with static and direct routing over 1G, 10G, and 100G single- or dual-port connections.
Three Ways to Connect
You can set up Equinix Internet Access services:
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Through the Equinix Customer Portal by using a dedicated port
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Through Equinix Fabric portal with a Fabric port
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Through the Fabric portal with Network Edge virtual devices
Or, use public APIs to connect to all three types of Internet Access service.
Connect with a Dedicated Port
Connect with Fabric
Connect with Network Edge
To help you decide which version of Equinix Internet Access provides the features you need, the following table provides a comparison of key features.
| Specifications | With Dedicated Port | With Fabric Port | With Network Edge |
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| Port type | The entire port is used to provision the internet service. | The port can be used with other virtual connections to provision several services in addition to Internet Access. | The port can be connected to Network Edge virtual devices. |
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5-10 minutes after submitting your order | 5-10 minutes after submitting your order |
| Available metros | Available in over 50 metros. | Available in over 30 metros, with more added every month. | Same availability as with a Fabric port. |
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To learn more about connecting your Internet Access service, see Order a Dedicated Port and Activate Service, Internet Connection with Fabric, and Internet Connection with Network Edge Virtual Devices. For technical specifications, see the Equinix Internet Access data sheet.
