Economic feasibility analysis of seamless multi-homing WAN solution

High-availability wide area network (WAN) connectivity has traditionally been implemented with a single service provider building links with high quality hardware, redundancy, and guarantees, or with an economical but technically limited approach. We are proposing a new approach, Redundant Array of Independent Internet Connections (RAIIC), which could enable same technical flexibility as traditional high-availability services but lower pricing. In this paper, we analyze the current market situation in WAN market and the impact of a new stakeholder, a virtual service provider (VSP), on the market. We consider the possibilities for an existing business transforming into a VSP.