SD-WAN & Connectivity for Ohio Businesses

Intelligent, carrier-neutral network connectivity for multi-location businesses

Buckeye Telecom Inc. — Columbus, OH614-224-2003jeubanks@buckeyetelecom.com

SD-WAN and Connectivity — Buckeye Telecom Columbus Ohio

SD-WAN replaces expensive, rigid MPLS circuits with intelligent software-defined routing across broadband, fiber, and 4G/5G connections. The result: better performance, built-in redundancy, and WAN cost savings of 50–70% — typically deployed in 30–45 days.

52%

Avg. WAN cost reduction

45 days

Typical deployment time

<50ms

Failover time

100%

Carrier-neutral

Key Features

Intelligent Path Selection

Automatically routes traffic over the best available connection — failover happens in under 50ms with no user disruption.

Application Prioritization

VoIP, video, and critical apps get priority bandwidth. Backups and non-urgent traffic use what's left.

Built-in Security (SASE)

Next-gen firewall, secure web gateway, and Zero Trust access built into the WAN — no bolt-on security needed.

Cloud Optimization

Direct, optimized paths to Microsoft 365, AWS, Salesforce, and other cloud platforms — dramatically improves performance.

Centralized Management

Manage all locations from a single dashboard — visibility into every site's performance in real time.

Multi-Link Redundancy

Combine fiber, broadband, and 4G/5G at each site for automatic redundancy without expensive dedicated backup circuits.

SD-WAN vs. MPLS

Factor	SD-WAN (Buckeye)	Traditional MPLS
Monthly cost per location	$200–500	$500–2,000+
Provisioning time	Days to weeks	60–90 days
Cloud application performance	Optimized	Backhauled, slow
Redundancy	Built-in, automatic	Expensive add-on
Scalability	Instant	Weeks, expensive
Visibility & control	Full real-time dashboard	Limited, carrier-controlled

Is SD-WAN Right for Your Ohio Business?

SD-WAN delivers the most value when at least 3 of these apply to you:

✓ Multiple Locations

You have 2+ offices, retail sites, or branch locations that need to communicate and share resources reliably.

✓ Cloud-Heavy Workloads

Your team uses Microsoft 365, Salesforce, AWS, or other cloud platforms daily — and performance feels slower than it should.

✓ Paying for MPLS

Your current WAN bill is $500–$2,000+ per location per month. SD-WAN typically cuts that by 40–70%.

✓ No Redundancy Today

If your primary internet circuit goes down, your business goes down with it. SD-WAN provides automatic failover in under 50ms.

✓ Remote or Hybrid Workers

Your team connects from home, job sites, or hotels and needs secure, consistent access to internal resources.

✓ Compliance Requirements

HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or other regulations require network segmentation and encrypted traffic — SD-WAN with SASE handles this natively.

SD-WAN Cost Reality for Ohio Businesses

Scenario	Current MPLS Cost	SD-WAN Cost	Annual Savings
5 Ohio locations	$6,000/mo	$2,500/mo	$42,000/yr
10 locations (mixed OH)	$14,000/mo	$5,500/mo	$102,000/yr
20 locations (multi-state)	$28,000/mo	$10,000/mo	$216,000/yr

* Estimates based on typical Buckeye Telecom client deployments. Actual savings vary by location count, circuit types, and current contract.

Our SD-WAN Deployment Process

1. WAN Assessment

We audit every location's current circuits, costs, and performance. You get a detailed report showing exactly what you're spending and where.

2. Design & Carrier Sourcing

We design the optimal multi-carrier solution for your locations — sourcing the best broadband, fiber, and LTE options at each site.

3. Staged Deployment

We deploy SD-WAN appliances site by site, running parallel with your existing network until each location is validated.

4. Cutover & Optimization

Full cutover, MPLS cancellation support, and 30-day optimization period — we tune QoS policies based on real traffic patterns.

Ohio SD-WAN Use Cases

Ohio Manufacturers

Connect Columbus HQ to Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo plants on a unified network — with shop floor segmentation and ERP performance optimization.

Retail & Restaurant Chains

Reliable POS connectivity at every Ohio location with automatic LTE failover — a payment system outage is never a carrier problem again.

Healthcare Networks

HIPAA-compliant segmentation between clinical and administrative traffic, with encrypted connectivity between Ohio hospital campuses and clinics.

Professional Services

Columbus-based firms with satellite offices in Dayton, Toledo, or Cincinnati — unified dial plan, shared file access, and centralized IT management.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel my MPLS contract early to switch to SD-WAN?

Early termination fees are a common concern. We review your existing contracts and build a migration timeline that either avoids ETFs or factors them into the total savings calculation — in most cases the savings still win within 12–18 months.

What internet connections does SD-WAN work with?

Any connection — fiber, cable broadband, DSL, 4G/5G LTE. SD-WAN bonds them together and uses them intelligently. Most Ohio locations use fiber primary + LTE backup for maximum reliability.

How long does SD-WAN deployment take?

Typically 30–45 days from signed agreement to full cutover. Sites go live one at a time — your network never goes dark during the transition.

Do we need on-site IT staff for SD-WAN?

No. SD-WAN appliances are zero-touch provisioned — they phone home to our management platform and self-configure. Ongoing management is handled by our team remotely.

What's the difference between SD-WAN and SASE?

SD-WAN handles intelligent routing between locations. SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) adds cloud-based security — firewall, ZTNA, SWG — on top. We deploy both together for clients who need full network security coverage.

Request an SD-WAN Assessment

Compliance

HIPAA CMMC SOC 2

Locations

Columbus, OH Statewide Ohio Coverage

Contact

1 Miranova Pl, Suite 1610
Columbus, OH 43215
614-224-2003