DSL.net

DSL.net was established in 1998 and operated as a provider of high-speed internet access solutions, primarily targeting small and medium-sized businesses across the United States. The company's business model focused on delivering broadband communications services by leveraging its own facilities and nationwide network infrastructure. This allowed DSL.net to provide direct internet access, private network solutions, and a suite of value-added services.

The company's service portfolio was comprehensive, featuring T-1, DS-3, and business-class DSL services. Beyond basic connectivity, DSL.net offered a range of crucial business solutions including web hosting, DNS management, enhanced email, and online data backup and recovery. To bolster security and networking capabilities for its clients, the firm also provided firewalls, virtual private networks (VPNs), and nationwide dial-up services. This strategy of bundling multiple services catered to businesses looking for an integrated communications provider. The company's go-to-market strategy was a combination of direct sales and collaborations with system integrators, application service providers, and marketing partners.

A significant milestone in the company's history occurred in March 2007, when it was acquired by MegaPath Holding. The transaction was structured as a merger, after which DSL.net became a wholly-owned subsidiary of MegaPath, Inc. and its stock ceased public trading on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB). This acquisition was part of MegaPath's broader strategy of growth through acquiring other vendors to expand its service portfolio and market reach. Ultimately, MegaPath itself, along with its subsidiaries including the former DSL.net, was acquired by the cloud service provider Fusion Connect in 2018.

Keywords: Internet Service Provider, broadband communications, business DSL, web hosting, VPN services, data backup, network solutions, MegaPath acquisition, telecommunications, IT services