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Contact Cable ONE Business to learn more about the options available to your business. DSL and Satellite Internet Slowing your Business Down What are the Most Significant Satellite and DSL Disadvantages? Lower Broadband Speeds The FCC defines broadband as an internet connection that can download data at 25 mbps and upload at 3 mbps. The typical DSL connection offers a download speed at 1.5 mbps and upload at 128 kbps. Satellite internet is slower, downloading at 500 kbps and uploading at 80 kbps. Why is Fast Internet Beneficial? Communicate With Clients Existing and potential customers rely heavily on real-time updates, and without rapid internet, your ability to research quickly and respond to clients may be hindered. Fluctuating Satellite Service While satellite internet does work in remote areas, the quality of that service varies wildly based on weather, physical obstacles and other factors. You will thus have to deal with frequent interruptions in internet service, compounding the problem of slow speeds. Distance Delimitation DSL providers restrict how far away you can be to connect and typically require you to be within 18,000 feet of their network, and much closer if you want to access their highest speeds. Manage Your Marketing Businesses rely on the internet for more and more of their marketing activities. Slow DSL and satellite may prevent access to data in real-time, compromising your ability to attract new customers. Promote Productivity Slow download and upload speeds make it harder for employees to communicate or share essential documents. This could contribute to inefficient processes, which could make them less affective at their jobs.
