Enterprise Connectivity
Dark Fiber vs Lit Services: When Owning the Glass Makes Sense
Dark fibre gives control and scalability. Understand the trade-offs before committing.
Infivate Networks Team 1 min read
What dark fibre is
Unlit fibre pairs leased or bought (IRU) between locations. You supply and manage the optical equipment.
When it makes sense
- Very high or growing bandwidth needs
- Data center interconnect
- Need for full control and encryption
- Long-term cost predictability
Considerations
You need optical engineering skills, spares and monitoring. Route diversity and repair SLAs are critical.
Aerial fibre
Aerial routes deploy faster in some areas but face different risks; combine with underground paths for diversity.
How Infivate Networks can help
Infivate Networks delivers Enterprise Connectivity for organisations across India — from assessment and design to implementation and ongoing support. Talk to our team or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
Indefeasible Right of Use — a long-term right to use specific fibre, typically 10–20 years.
The fibre provider under the SLA; Infivate offers 24×7 restoration.
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Talk to the Infivate Networks team.
