Spoiler Alert: In a word, no, business internet and residential internet service is not the same. In this article, we explore the differences between the two and why it makes sense to review and update your residential internet service.
Throughout the year my husband and I travel to see family across the country. Inevitably we must take video meetings and work online. While the internet is good for what the family needs, it may not be the fastest or highest quality for business needs.
At the height of pandemic lockdowns, many of us worked from home fulltime and kids were at home attending online school. That taxed the residential internet service to the brink.
Oftentimes, we had to shut down devices so one or two of us could be online for meetings or class. It was a nightmare to juggle everyone’s needs. If you’re still struggling, it’s time to see if there are better options for your internet at home.
Connection Speed
Business internet is designed to operate on many devices at high speeds. When working from home, the residential internet service may operate at a slower speed so when you’re working, you may not be as efficient as you are when you’re at the office. This is especially true if many people are working at the same time, on video calls, watching streaming services, gaming, plus operating devices like Google Home or Alexa which also use the internet.
Symmetrical Connection
Not only are upload and download speeds important but so is symmetrical connection. This simply means the upload and download times are the same, so your video conferences run smoothly as do the rest of your devices. Typically, business internet is designed this way but not all home internet offers this to their customers. The issue can be resolved with higher internet speeds on dedicated lines.
Dedicated Line
If you’re sharing a line with your neighbors, it can impact your internet speed because you’re sharing a line. If you’re both working at home and using video, gaming, classes, etc., the problem isn’t just how much your household is using; it’s also about whoever else is on your line. A dedicated line to just your home can solve the problem of slowed speeds during peak times, like when you are working from home.
With so many of us working from home at least part-time, it may be time to consider upgrading to higher connection speed to increase productivity and efficiency of internet usage at home.
Your office and home workspace should operate similarly so if you’re experiencing glitches in your residential internet service, Simulus Technologies can identify the problem and solution to keep you home office running smoothly.