Business Internet vs. Residential: What you don’t know could cost you

Published on July 15, 2022

“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.

How fast does your business internet need to be?

Published on June 17, 2021

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.

Which network is better for your business? Fiber-optic vs. cable internet.

Published on June 4, 2021

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.

How will Verizon 5G Impact Your Small Business?

Published on January 5, 2021

Imagine having the ability to use augmented reality to entice customers into your brick and mortar. Think about the time and resources saved when you can stream 4K video in real-time to inspect assembly line production happening nations away. 

It’s not sci-fi, it’s not even the future: 5G is right here, right now. 5G network connection is ready to change how you do business. Are you and your business ready to move even faster?

Fiber vs. DSL—Making Sense of the Small Business Internet Battlefront.

Published on December 12, 2018

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.

The ultimate guide to small-business internet part 5: price

Published on October 2, 2017

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.

The ultimate guide to small-business internet part 4: security

Published on October 2, 2017

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.

 

The ultimate guide to small-business internet part 3: wi-fi

Published on October 2, 2017

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.

The ultimate guide to small-business internet part 2: speed and reliability

Published on October 2, 2017

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.

The ultimate guide to small-business internet part 1: network type

Published on October 2, 2017

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.

The ultimate guide to small-business internet

Published on October 2, 2017

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.

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