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At Pathlines, IP transit is one of the core services we provide to businesses, data centers, hosting environments, and organizations that need reliable, fast, and direct connectivity to the rest of the world. This post explains — in simple terms — what IP transit is and how it compares to traditional internet services like DIA (Dedicated Internet Access).

So, What Exactly Is IP Transit?

Think of IP transit like a highway connection between your network and the entire global internet.

If your business hosts websites, applications, servers, or services that need to be reachable from anywhere in the world, IP transit is what makes that possible.

When you buy IP transit from Pathlines:

1. You get a direct path to the entire internet

Instead of a basic internet connection, IP transit gives your network a route to every other network on the planet — billions of devices, servers, and destinations.

2. Your online services become reachable worldwide

Pathlines makes your systems visible and accessible from across the internet. If you run your own servers, cloud platform, or online apps, this is essential.

3. Your traffic takes the fastest, cleanest path available

Our network chooses the best route for your traffic, helping improve speed, reliability, and overall performance.

4. Your business can grow without limits

Whether you need 1 gigabit, 10 gigabit, or 100 gigabit links, IP transit scales easily as your needs grow.

In short:
IP transit is built for businesses that rely on the internet to deliver services, not just consume them.

Who Uses Pathlines IP Transit?

You don’t need to be a giant tech company to benefit from IP transit. Our customers include:

• Cloud hosting & infrastructure providers
• Voice and communications platforms
• E-commerce and SaaS companies
• Data center customers with multiple servers
• Regional ISPs and wireless providers
• Enterprises with private networks or distributed applications

If your business runs anything on the internet — rather than just accessing it — IP transit is usually the right choice.

How IP Transit Differs From DIA (Dedicated Internet Access)

While both services get you online, they serve different purposes.

Dedicated Internet Access (DIA)

DIA is what most companies think of when they want reliable business internet.
It’s great for:

• Offices
• Retail
• Remote workers
• Everyday internet use

You plug in, and you’re online — nothing more to manage.

IP Transit

IP transit is designed for businesses that need others to reach them online.

It’s ideal when you:

• Host websites or applications
• Run cloud or server infrastructure
• Provide connectivity to customers
• Need your systems to stay reachable 24/7
• Want better speed, control, or redundancy

The simplest way to put it:

DIA is for using the internet.
IP transit is for powering the internet.

Why Businesses Choose Pathlines for IP Transit

Pathlines has built a network designed for speed, reliability, and modern internet applications. With Pathlines IP transit, customers get:

• Fast, low-latency routes across our backbone
• High availability and redundancy
• Protection from attacks, thanks to our partnership with Gcore
• Scalable bandwidth, from 1G to 100G+
• Multiple strategic locations, including Atlanta and Dallas
• A friendly, transparent team that's easy to work with

We handle the heavy lifting so your infrastructure stays reachable, protected, and performing well.

Final Thoughts

IP transit is one of the key building blocks of the internet — it’s what allows businesses and networks to connect to the rest of the world. Pathlines is proud to provide a modern, reliable IP transit service built for companies that depend on fast, always-available online connectivity.

Whether you're hosting critical applications, powering customer platforms, or growing your online infrastructure, Pathlines makes sure the world can reach you.