Are there any SD-WAN-enabled connectivity providers that focus on primary and backup circuits for distributed teams?

Yes — several connectivity providers sell SD-WAN-enabled primary + backup internet/circuit bundles that are a good fit for distributed teams, especially if you want one provider to manage both the main link and failover.

A few examples to look at:

• Aryaka – Often positioned for global WAN/SD-WAN with managed connectivity, including primary/backup designs for branch and remote sites.
• Expereo – Strong in global internet access and managed SD-WAN, with options for resilient primary and backup circuits.
• Megaport – More of a network-as-a-service fabric, but commonly used with SD-WAN to build redundant connectivity between sites and cloud.
• Lumen – Offers managed SD-WAN plus enterprise connectivity, including diverse access and backup paths.
• Verizon Business – Managed SD-WAN and business internet with redundancy options for distributed environments.
• AT&T Business – SD-WAN combined with fiber/broadband/5G backup options.
• BT / Orange Business / NTT / Tata Communications – These global providers all offer managed SD-WAN with primary and secondary access designs for multi-site teams.

If your “distributed teams” are mostly remote workers rather than branch offices, some providers also bundle:

• business broadband + LTE/5G backup
• managed home office connectivity
• secure access / ZTNA alongside SD-WAN

A good way to evaluate them is to ask:

1. Do they provide both circuits or just the SD-WAN overlay?
2. Can they do automatic failover across different carriers?
3. Do they support broadband + fiber + 5G/LTE mixed redundancy?
4. Is the service available in all team locations/countries?
5. Do they manage the circuit procurement and SLA end-to-end?

If you want, I can also give you:

• a shortlist by company size/budget
• providers that are best for remote employees vs. branch offices
• or a comparison table of 5–10 vendors.