When should a company upgrade to business internet?


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When should a company upgrade to business internet?

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Most business today is conducted on the internet. Web mail and powerful productivity apps enable remote collaboration. Chatbots and online support centers help companies interact with customers. Data and file storage is moving to the cloud. And mission-critical apps such as customer relationship management (CRM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), payroll and supply chain management are now Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms. Productive employees need a fast, highly reliable business-class internet service. But how do businesses know when to upgrade from a residential plan?

This guide will discuss:

  1. What is AT&T High Speed Internet for Business?
  2. Is business internet faster than residential?
  3. What are the benefits of business-class internet service?
  4. How much does business internet cost?
  5. What is the difference between home and business broadband?
 

What is AT&T High Speed Internet for Business?

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AT&T High Speed Internet for Business is a cost-effective solution for providing very fast internet using multiple broadband access technologies. Starting at $40 per month, AT&T High Speed Internet for Business has plans for every size of business–small to large. With speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, employees can effectively share large data files and video conference with customers, suppliers and partners with high reliability. AT&T High Speed Internet also provides business-level customer care and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. In addition, AT&T High Speed Internet for Business Service Level Agreements (SLAs) provide assessments of performance for network availability and latency, data delivery and packet loss and installation timeframes.

Is business internet faster than residential?

AT&T Business Fiber plans offer faster speeds than typical consumer DSL or cable lines. In addition, most business plans provide unthrottled performance and no data caps. AT&T High Speed Internet for Business is also more reliable and is backed by customer care. If something goes wrong, customers have immediate access to technical support to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

What are the benefits of business-class internet service?

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Today’s rich web apps and SaaS platforms are growing more complex every day, sapping bandwidth. The last thing managers want is slow performance, hiccups and bottlenecks that prevent their employees from being productive. A business-class internet service provides the speed and reliability employees need to stay connected to customers, partners and each other. Companies should upgrade today.

How much does business internet cost?

AT&T High Speed Internet for Business starts as low as $40 per month. Customers can bundle internet service with phone and DirecTV for extra savings.

What is the difference between home and business broadband?

The difference typically comes down to six factors: contention ratio, speed, security, support, SLAs and static IP addresses. Contention ratio is the number of customers sharing an access point. Heavier traffic loads slows latency, and business services usually have a contention ratio three times lower than residential services. Business plans also include enhanced security features such as antivirus, anti-malware and anti-spam controls as well as support and SLAs that guarantee network uptime, performance and resiliency. Many business plans also allow static IPs—a requirement for organizations that need to host infrastructure on site—such as web, app, file or email servers.

The bottom line

  • Business today is dependent on the internet, and companies can’t wait to provide their employees with highly reliable, highly secure access to the tools and information they need to be productive.
  • AT&T High Speed Internet for Business provides fast speeds and highly reliable connections.
  • Organizations should consider bundling a business-class high-speed internet service with phone and DirecTV for additional savings today.

Starting at $40/mo

*AT&T will provide credits if the service availability is not 100%, data delivery at 99.95%, and U.S. network round-trip latency at 37 milliseconds