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DEDICATED INTERNET. RELIABLY PRIVATE.

Powered by DQE’s 100% fiber optic backbone 

Ready For Utility-Grade Infrastructure?

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DQE’s Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) delivers SLA-backed symmetrical, enterprise-grade fiber internet access via our world-class fiber optic network — infrastructure that was purpose-built by a utility company for critical operations across three states. 

Organizations rely on DQE’s Dedicated Internet Access for private connectivity, real-time applications, and secure cloud access. When uptime isn’t negotiable and performance can’t be compromised, IT leaders choose DQE — the local leader — to deliver SLA-backed, symmetrical fiber internet on a network designed initially quite literally to keep the lights on.

What Sets DQE Apart

For enterprises that can’t afford slowdowns or shared circuits, DQE’s DIA provides a dedicated, high-performance connection backed by a network engineered for uptime.

Dedicated Bandwidth 

Private fiber connections with guaranteed speeds up to 100 Gbps and symmetrical performance for enterprise applications.

SLA-Backed Reliability

100% fiber network with <5ms latency and <0.001% packet loss backed by best-in-class service level agreements.

Complete Network Visibility

Real-time control through our Customer Control Center (CCC) with performance monitoring and proactive alerts.

Utility-Grade Infrastructure

A robust network built for a utility company that can’t afford downtime.

24/7 Local Engineering 

Pittsburgh-based NOC with immediate human escalation. No scripts. No offshoring. No delays.

Seamless Integration  

Works with DQE Voice, Ethernet, Security, and Cloud Solutions, all from a single provider.

Who We Serve

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Enterprise Networks With Zero Room for Failure

Whether you’re enabling real-time analytics, supporting multi-site operations, or building hybrid cloud infrastructure, we deliver the dedicated connectivity layer you control, the visibility you require, and the support you can trust. 

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Multi-location Businesses

Multi-site enterprises require consistent, reliable connectivity across distributed locations with enterprise-grade SLAs and transparent performance reporting.

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Mission-Critical
Applications

Organizations running applications that can’t tolerate latency spikes, packet loss, or bandwidth contention — from financial services to healthcare to manufacturing.

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Cloud-First
Infrastructure

Companies building hybrid and multi-cloud architectures require dedicated, high-performance connections to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and private data centers.

Ready for Fiber You Can Count On?

Let’s figure out what’s right for you without the hassle.

Why DQE

Not The Biggest. Just The Most Responsive.

When your provider was built for business infrastructure, not consumers, everything changes. DQE didn’t start by wiring neighborhoods and then trying to scale up to business. We began in 1997 when Duquesne Light needed rock-solid connectivity for power generation and distribution across the region. 

The result? A network designed from day one for the reliability, scalability, and responsiveness that enterprise operations demand. With DQE, you get a better network, faster answers, fewer layers, and a team that understands the region and your priorities. Choose DIA from DQE for dedicated internet that handles whatever comes next. 

View Our NETWORK

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Serving Areas Across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland

Our fiber network was built to utility standards and designed to grow with the region. From downtown Pittsburgh to surrounding communities, we connect businesses with reliable infrastructure that doesn’t quit. Enter your address to see if your site is already covered — and if it’s not, let’s talk about building to you.

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