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For most people outside of the tech industry, the word “redundancy” likely conjures phrases such as “sum total” or brings to mind the face of an employee who’s no longer necessary. But in the realm of networking, redundancy is a sought-after element of a reliable network. Think of it as a spare tire or an insurance policy in case your connection collapses .

Topics: Fixed Wireless, Downtime, Business Internet, Redundancy

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a host of physical devices around the world that collect and share data across the internet. The rise of wireless networks and cheap data processors makes it possible to turn anything into part of the IoT. This adds a certain level of digital intelligence to devices that enable them to communicate without human involvement, effectively merging the physical and digital worlds. In doing so, however, we have created a new concern for IoT internet requirements .

Topics: Fixed Wireless, IoT (Internet of Things), Internet Services

There are many misconceptions of fixed-wireless and it can be difficult to know which facts are true and aren't. Let us help with getting the facts straight:

Topics: Fixed Wireless, Business Internet, Dedicated Internet, Point-to-Point Fixed Wireless, Infographic

Many commercial multi-tenant buildings, hotels, multi-dwelling apartment buildings, don’t have sufficient internet for their tenants. Or, they may allow their tenants to purchase their own connections. The result is multiple suppliers needing access and a host of connections running throughout the building.

Topics: Fixed Wireless, Low Latency, Internet Services, Multi-Tenant Internet, Redundancy, Dedicated Internet, Point-to-Point Fixed Wireless

The term ‘bandwidth’ has become synonymous with the capacity we each have to juggle the different aspects of life. As viewed in one recent cartoon, “We’d love to start a family, but we’re going to wait until we have enough bandwidth.”  As with our internet connections, we believe if we just have enough, we can handle anything. But, does more bandwidth solve everything ?

Topics: Bandwidth, Fixed Wireless, Business Internet

Like water, sewage, and electricity, stable and reliable internet access has become an essential utility for the healthcare industry. With more mission-critical applications and data sources moving to cloud computing, connectivity issues that result in internet downtime can become costly. And with healthcare internet services, costs can often be measured in more ways than money.

Topics: Fixed Wireless, Internet Connection, Redundancy, Point-to-Point Fixed Wireless

With businesses increasingly turning to cloud-based operations, it's no surprise that they are eager to optimize their environments accordingly to take advantage of the rise of cloud. One of the biggest areas of improvement that most businesses can tackle for cloud is network performance. Out of all the things network engineers and operators can try, turning to fixed wireless can actually be a major part of improving the environment for cloud.

Topics: Cloud, Fixed Wireless, Cloud Applications

Internet service is a vital consideration for building owners and property owners of multi-tenant structures. Apartment and office buildings have some unique challenges when it comes to providing internet to tenants, and that's where using a point-to-point connection can be a real selling point.

Topics: Fixed Wireless, Multi-Tenant Internet, Point-to-Point Fixed Wireless

Fixed wireless can be a beneficial proposition for anyone looking for high quality internet access, but in some cases, there are industry-specific applications that make fixed wireless especially worthwhile. Financial institutions in particular have plenty of reasons to bank on fixed wireless as a powerful communications tool.

Topics: Fixed Wireless, Financial Institutions

All major internet connectivity types have their pros and cons. Fixed wireless, when compared to fiber, cable DSL, and mobile internet, often comes out the clear choice for businesses.

Topics: Bandwidth, Fixed Wireless, Low Latency, Internet Connection, Infographic