For businesses it’s important to maintain connectivity at all times, and to optimize efficiency and productivity through quick and effective communication. The Internet is at the heart of most business communications, so finding the right business internet solution is a critical aspect of business strategy. 

Below we look at what fiber internet is, how it compares to traditional DSL and copper lines (cable internet) and at the main advantages of using fiber optic internet.

What is fiber internet?

Traditionally, people accessed broadband internet by using either  DSL or copper lines. Over time, fiber internet was introduced as it was much more reliable, durable and faster than the former two options. 

Fiber internet uses fiber optic cables, designed using tiny glass particles, which transmit digital signals along a cable. 

As cable internet is susceptible to damage, can be more easily tapped or hacked, and is also frequently throttled when there are many people using the internet at the same time, many customers have moved over to fiber internet since the early 2000s. 

There are different types of fiber optic internet cables: FTTH or FTTP, FTTC, and FTTN, each with their different characteristics. 

6 benefits of using a fiber internet connection

If you’re considering fiber optic internet connection as a better option for your business than what you have currently, then you may want to consider the pros and cons below. 

Overall, fiber optic internet is faster, more reliable, cheaper over the long term (as it requires less maintenance and is more durable) and it is suited to large offices and teams where multiple users connect simultaneously to the internet.

However, unfortunately fiber internet isn’t rolled out across the USA, and may not be available in your area. And, while it’s cheaper over the long run, your monthly subscription costs may be marginally more than broadband internet connections.

1. Faster speed

One of the primary business reasons for choosing a fiber internet connection is its lightning fast speeds. That applies to both uploading and downloading documents, videos and other data. 

In today’s hyper-connected world, business communication needs to be almost instantaneous to be effective and to ensure optimal productivity for employees. By choosing fiber internet, businesses can maintain efficiency and remain competitive.

Fiber optic internet speeds are faster cable internet, DSL, 4G. 5G offers faster speeds than fiber optic cables, but there has been lots of resistance and hesitation about 5G and its health impacts which puts many people off that option.

2. More reliable

It can be disruptive if your internet connection keeps dropping or getting stuck every time there’s a video playing or large file being received. Many internet connections just don’t have the power to provide a seamless communication experience. 

Fiber optic cable connections can deliver faster speeds, consistently, while also having multiple users. They also experience less interference compared with copper lines.

3. Connect multiple devices

Fiber optic cables allow multiple users to all connect to the internet. That means you can not only have your entire workforce connected, but you can also connect office IoT devices, printers, and multiple phones - all at the same time.

4. Enhanced security

It’s far easier to connect to a traditional copper internet cable line than to breach the security of a fiber optic cable. And you’re also able to easily see when one of your fiber optic cables has been compromised, so you can prevent a security or data breach.

5. Affordability

It’s actually more cost effective over the long term for businesses to invest in fiber optic cables, given that copper cables usually require quite a lot of expensive maintenance. As the bottom line (excuse the pun) is crucially important to most businesses, investing in a solution that costs less over time to maintain, is a key advantage of fiber optic cable over copper internet cable. 

6. Avoids line throttling

With fiber optic cable, you don’t experience the same problems with bandwidth throttling as you would with copper lines. So when lots of people are using appliances or the internet all at the same time, throttling means that you all get less bandwidth so the system can cope. 

But with fiber optic cables, you won’t have to experience any throttling as the lines don't often experience overloading.

NB Technology are experts in providing business internet services

At NB Technology, we specialize in providing businesses with internet services. Located in Belmont, North Carolina, we can assist you in finding the most cost-effective and suitable internet service provider in your area.

As an ISP broker, we can secure the best deals for you and handle the installation process for your chosen internet service, whether it be cable or fiber solutions.

Being a managed IT support and services company, we prioritize our clients' needs. We can help you plan and coordinate all aspects of your internet connection, including working with your in-house IT team and overseeing the installation on-site. We also test the installation for any issues and measure your bandwidth speeds to ensure you're getting what you paid for.

We are impartial to any specific service provider and have access to over 30 carriers, ensuring we can find the best fit for you every time. We use real-time updated proprietary pricing software and our experience in signing contracts to guide you through the selection process and address any customer service issues. Our firm has access to special pricing discounts due to the volume of traffic we put through our providers, and we are a top sales partner with many of our carriers.

We guarantee that you won't find a better deal by going directly to vendors or through another broker.

We also offer on-site installation support at no extra cost and manage every aspect of your internet and phone installation, including testing for issues and accurate bandwidth speed. Additionally, we provide Network Appliance management, Cybersecurity, Endpoint management, and Backup & Disaster Recovery management. Let us know if you require more information.

Contact us at (704) 644-1220 for a no obligation consultation to discuss your business internet needs and any inquiries you may have.