Point-to-point.Fully private.
An International Private Leased Circuit (IPLC) from DCConnect gives you a dedicated, Layer-2 pipe between two points — anywhere across our APAC footprint. No shared infrastructure, no internet hops, no packet loss surprises. Just clean bandwidth between A and B.
When the internet is not good enough.
Some workloads simply cannot tolerate the unpredictability of public internet routing — cross-border financial transactions, real-time trading feeds, live video production, and enterprise WAN backbones all need something better. An IPLC gives you that: a dedicated Layer-2 circuit between two physical endpoints, entirely off the public internet.
DCConnect provisions IPLC across our own APAC backbone and partner network — one contract, one SLA, and a single NOC responsible for the end-to-end path. No finger-pointing between multiple carriers.
One connection from DCConnect gives you access to 300+ cloud providers across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, and more — all provisioned through a single contract, a single SLA, and a single NOC.
- Layer-2 transparency. Run any protocol over the top — MPLS, IP, Ethernet — it's your circuit.
- No internet routing. Traffic never touches public infrastructure between endpoints.
- Guaranteed bandwidth. Your committed rate is reserved, never contended.
- Single-carrier accountability. One SLA covering both ends — A and Z.
What you get
Four things that come standard.
Every IPLC order ships with these four guarantees — no optional add-ons, no hidden asterisks.
Layer-2 Private Circuit
A transparent Ethernet handoff from end to end. No L3 processing, no NAT, no shared routing tables. Your traffic is invisible to the rest of the world — it never enters a public IP network.
Committed Bandwidth
Your ordered rate is reserved end-to-end — never shared, never contended. Whether you order 10 Mbps or 10 Gbps, that capacity is yours around the clock. No burst pricing surprises.
Protection & Redundancy
Diverse physical routing available — primary and protection paths on separate physical infrastructure. Automatic switchover (50ms) in the event of a fault, with zero manual intervention required.
Single-Carrier SLA
One SLA. One NOC. One throat to grab. DCConnect owns the end-to-end path — no inter-carrier blame shifting, no “check with the other side.” 99.99% availability, financially backed.
How it works
A dedicated circuit in three steps.
DCConnect handles the provisioning across both ends. You just plug in at each site and go.
Define your A and Z endpoints
Tell us where you need connectivity — data center addresses, building locations, or any on-net facility across our 1,164-city footprint. We’ll quote available routes, latency profiles, and protection options based on your endpoint pair.
We provision the circuit end-to-end
Once the order is signed, DCConnect coordinates both the A-end and Z-end cross-connects, provisions the Layer-2 transport across the backbone, and delivers a tested, ready-to-use Ethernet handoff at each site. No sub-contractors, no hidden handoffs.
Your team connects, we monitor
Plug your CPE or router into the Ethernet handoff and you’re live. DCConnect’s NOC monitors the circuit end-to-end 24×7, with SLA-based response times for any faults. Monthly performance reports are delivered automatically.
One path. Protected. Monitored. Accountable.
DCConnect IPLC uses our own APAC backbone for the majority of the circuit, supplemented by carefully selected partner network segments where required — all under our single end-to-end SLA.
Protection switching is available on all circuits: primary and diverse paths are pre-provisioned, and failover happens in under 50ms via automatic protection switching (APS). No manual intervention, no service desk tickets.
Technical specifications
The engineering details, on the table.
Everything in the spec sheet — interface types, protection modes, monitoring standards, and SLA parameters.
Interface
Physical Handoff
Ethernet UNI (User Network Interface) at each endpoint. Single-mode fibre with LC connectors as standard. RJ-45 copper available for sub-1GbE orders.
Bandwidth
Committed Rate
Bandwidth is reserved end-to-end and never shared. Available in standard increments from 2 Mbps up to 100 Gbps. No burst billing — your committed rate is always yours.
Layer
Layer-2 Ethernet
Transparent Ethernet transport. Single-tag 802.1Q or double-tagged QinQ (802.1ad). Protocol-agnostic — carry IP, MPLS, or any Ethernet frame over the circuit.
Protection
1+1 APS Switching
Diverse routing with automatic protection switching (APS). Primary and protection paths over geographically separated infrastructure. Sub-50ms failover with no manual intervention.
SLA
99.99% Availability
End-to-end availability SLA covering both A-end and Z-end. Packet loss ≤ 0.01%, latency within agreed bounds. Service credits applied automatically for any SLA breach.
Monitoring
OAM & Y.1731
Ethernet OAM for continuous end-to-end performance monitoring — frame loss ratio, delay, and jitter measurements. Alarms and performance data available in real-time via the NaaS portal.
Who uses this
Where IPLC wins.
When data sovereignty, regulatory compliance, or raw performance make the public internet a non-starter.
Financial Services & Trading
Cross-border trading desks, risk management systems, and payment gateways require deterministic latency and zero public-internet exposure. An IPLC between your Hong Kong and Singapore offices gives each site identical performance — every single time.
Enterprise WAN Backbone
Replace expensive MPLS VPN with a direct Layer-2 private circuit between your regional HQs. An IPLC gives you more control, better performance, and a single SLA — without the complexity of managing multiple carrier relationships across borders.
Media & Live Broadcast
Contribution feeds, playout backhaul, and remote production require lossless, low-jitter pipes between production facilities. IPLC delivers broadcast-grade connectivity that SDI-over-IP and SMPTE ST 2110 workflows depend on.
Government & Regulated Industries
Data sovereignty mandates in APAC require strict control over where and how data transits international borders. An IPLC provides a verifiable, private path that satisfies PDPA, MAS, and equivalent frameworks without compromising connectivity speed.
Frequently asked
Questions we get a lot.
More questions? Our solutions team is available within 2 hours for technical enquiries.
What’s the difference between IPLC and IEPL?
IPLC (International Private Leased Circuit) is a traditional point-to-point private circuit often associated with TDM/SDH origins. IEPL (International Ethernet Private Line) is the Ethernet-native version. DCConnect’s IPLC product is delivered as an Ethernet UNI — effectively the same as IEPL in modern practice. If your team requests IEPL, this is the right product.
Can I run my own IP addresses / routing over an IPLC?
Yes. The IPLC is a Layer-2 transparent pipe — you can run any L3 protocol over the top, including your own BGP sessions, OSPF, static routing, or MPLS. We don’t inspect or manipulate any traffic above the Ethernet frame.
Is protection switching (APS) included as standard?
1+1 APS with diverse routing is available as an option on all circuits and is recommended for production workloads. It’s not included in base pricing, but can be added at order time. Best-effort (unprotected) circuits are also available at a lower price point for less critical links.
How long does IPLC provisioning take?
Standard provisioning is 15–30 business days depending on the route and endpoint locations. On-net to on-net (within DCConnect’s own facilities) can be completed in 5–10 business days. Expedited provisioning is available for urgent requirements — ask your account manager.
What is the minimum contract term?
IPLC is available on 12-, 24-, and 36-month terms. Longer terms carry better pricing. Short-term or month-to-month circuits are available for specific requirements (e.g., event-based connectivity) at a premium — speak to sales for options.
Can DCConnect deliver IPLC to locations outside its own network?
Yes. Outside our direct footprint, we use carefully vetted carrier partners to extend circuits. These are covered under our single end-to-end SLA — you deal with DCConnect only. Carrier partner details are available on request for compliance and due-diligence purposes.