Why Your Business Needs a Suitable Internet Connection
by Josh Biggs in Business on 27th February 2020In today’s digital age, businesses in all industries need to have a reliable internet connection but it is also important for companies to identify the best internet connection for their needs. Every company has different requirements but will rely heavily on internet usage throughout the day to carry out their daily operation.
Why You Need a Good Connection
A bad internet connection could be incredibly costly for a business in many ways. It could make it challenging or impossible for employees to carry out their daily role and interfere with key aspects like customer service, plus any kind of downtime could cost the business a fortune so it is essential that reliable and high-quality broadband is available that fulfills the needs of the business.
Determining Needs
To determine your needs, you need to think about how many devices will be using the internet each day and for what type of activities devices will be used – this might include just the basics like email access and web browsing or there might be more demanding tasks like video conferencing and downloading large files.
Types of Connection
These are the main options available to businesses:
Cable: Supplied by a cable company over TV cable lines with connection speeds between 50 to 500 Mbps for downloads and 2-10 Mbps for uploads but shared bandwidth with other users can make it slow during peak hours.
DSL: Supplied by a telecoms company and delivered through traditional phone lines. An affordable option but speeds are limited to around 15 Mbps for downloads and 1 Mbps for uploads.
Satellite: Using an external dish to bounce signal off a satellite. This is sometimes the only option in rural areas due to no need for cables or towers nearby but can be slow for business usage with download speeds of around 3 to 15 Mbps.
Fibre optic: Requires specialist equipment from specialists like RS Components and is only available in some areas but can provide speeds of up to 1 Gbps for downloads and up to 35 Mbps for uploads.
Wireless Ethernet: Establishes a connection via radio signal and can provide fast speeds but signal can be interrupted due to weather or large items between the wireless tower and user.
These are the options available to you when deciding on a business broadband connection. It is a case of deterring what your needs and budget are and then comparing deals with different providers – keep in mind it is better to overspend than underspend when it comes to an important business service like internet connection because it is so important to your company.