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“Why should I pay so much for internet service?”

It’s a valid question, especially for small-business owners squeezing as much as they can out of every scarce dollar. With fiber broadband-wired neighborhoods popping up everywhere promising low cost pricing and high speed internet, the choice between business internet vs. residential seems simple. But is it? This article covers many of the differences between residential and business internet capabilities.

A budding business needs a steady internet connection, but what business owners don’t need is wasted money on something they’ll never use. Find the right speed for your business with this simple overview and see what you can do with each.

A quick guide to fiber optic vs. cable internet

Your small business needs fast, reliable internet at a reasonable price. So what’s your best option? Businesses almost always need a higher speed than you can get with traditional DSL, so that narrows your choices to fiber optic and CATV cable. This article will help you understand the key differences in no time.

Try to think of the last time you went through a workday without accessing the internet. You’d likely have to stretch your memory back quite a while; for some, that period of time doesn’t even exist. Internet service has progressively become integral to most business operations, creating a vast network of connections, automated services, communications, and programs that combine in force to refine systems and processes and cultivate success.

Why business internet costs what it costs and how to find the best prices

According to the most recent data from the FCC, ¹⁰ small businesses spend a median of $106 per month (adjusted for inflation ¹¹) on broadband service.

Among business broadband plans, an obvious rule of thumb about price is the higher your speed, the more you’ll spend. But there are other factors that influence price as well: network type, population density, and geography.

How to protect your internet connection from cyber-threats

It’s a misconception that only large businesses get targeted by cyber-criminals. Small to mid-size businesses account for 62 percent of all cyber-breaches each year, ⁹ and the costs of each incident can be high.

How to make Wi-Fi work for you

Wired connections are generally more reliable and consistent than Wi-Fi, but wireless internet is still crucial for most businesses. In part 3 we’ll explore how Wi-Fi helps your business, what equipment you need, and how you can make it as secure and effective as possible.

Figuring out what speed you need and how to troubleshoot other speed issues

When customers and providers talk about what internet speeds to order, they’re actually referring to bandwidth. It’s not strictly accurate to use these terms interchangeably, but it’s useful shorthand because bandwidth is the main factor that determines whether you experience your internet connection as fast or slow.

Learn about the telecommunications industry and your choices for small-business internet

The market for telecommunication services looks different from many other markets in the United States: The companies and products available to you depend on your zip code, and within each zip code, you have about two to four companies to choose from.

It goes without saying that internet is necessary to small businesses, but finding the right fit can be overwhelming at times. Factors such as speed, network type and price only scratch the surface when making an educated decision about the internet connection that will support your fundamental operations.