SD-WAN vs MPLS: Which WAN Technology is Best for Indian Multi-Branch Businesses?

Indian businesses with multiple offices face a critical choice between SD-WAN and traditional MPLS for connecting branches. MPLS has been the enterprise standard for 20 years; SD-WAN is rapidly replacing it. This comparison helps Indian IT managers make the right WAN decision in 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an Indian business switch from MPLS to SD-WAN without downtime?

Yes — we migrate branches from MPLS to SD-WAN in phases. The SD-WAN device is installed alongside existing MPLS, traffic is gradually shifted, and MPLS is decommissioned only after SD-WAN is fully stable. This parallel-run approach ensures zero downtime during migration.

Which SD-WAN vendors are available in India?

The major SD-WAN vendors deployed in India are Fortinet (FortiGate SD-WAN), Cisco Meraki, Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN, and VMware SD-WAN by VeloCloud. We specialise in Fortinet and Tata Communications SD-WAN for Indian deployments.

Is 4G/5G backup useful for SD-WAN in Indian branches?

Extremely useful. We configure Jio or Airtel 4G SIM as a secondary WAN link in SD-WAN devices for branch offices. When the primary leased line fails, traffic automatically fails over to 4G in under a second — keeping all branches connected even during ISP outages.

Explore SD-WAN for your multi-branch network — free site assessment and cost comparison vs your current MPLS bill.