{"id":8710,"date":"2021-04-23T07:36:48","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T07:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecn.co.za\/?p=2865"},"modified":"2021-04-23T07:36:48","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T07:36:48","slug":"choosing-business-fibre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourtestserver2.co.za\/ecnnew\/choosing-business-fibre\/","title":{"rendered":"What to consider when choosing business fibre?"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all know that embracing the latest technology and online capabilities is absolutely vital to ensuring business success. One of the biggest drivers of this is fibre optics, which is fast moving from a \u2018nice-to-have\u2019 connection to a \u2018must-have\u2019 connection as most business moves online. But before you make the big move to business fibre, there are certain factors to consider ahead of time. Here they are:<\/p>\n

9 things to consider when choosing business fibre<\/h2>\n

1. Area of availability<\/h3>\n

While business fibre<\/a> is quite readily available in metropolitan areas, large parts of South Africa are still without fibre, particularly the more rural locations. You need to investigate the availability of fibre cables in your particular area and track down an internet service provider (ISP) who is able to get you connected.<\/p>\n

2. Internet speed<\/h3>\n

One of the biggest considerations in terms of business fibre is the speed of the internet provided. Insufficient speed will render all your online business transactions useless, so this really needs to be one of the deciding factors when considering business fibre. When it comes to speed, you need to question the bandwidth which is the volume of information per unit of time the transmission can sustain.<\/p>\n

3. The cost involved<\/h3>\n

No business decision will ever be made without weighing up the cost factor, and while business fibre is a modern necessity, it doesn\u2019t mean you have to be overpaying for the service. Discuss the bandwidth availability, the internet type and the costs involved before settling on an ISP.<\/p>\n

4. Flexibility of the connection<\/h3>\n

You must always plan for potential business growth which is why flexibility in your business fibre connection is also key. As your business develops, so will your internet needs and you might require an upgrade of bandwidth. Check that your chosen ISP has the flexibility to upgrade your system without exorbitant costs.<\/p>\n

5. Internet reliability<\/h3>\n

Alongside the internet speed, reliability is one of the top deciding factors when it comes to choosing your business fibre provider. There are very few businesses that can risk the cost and reputation damage associated with unreliable connectivity \u2013 particularly when there\u2019s still load shedding to contend with \u2013 so it\u2019s important that you check the reliability of your ISP\u2019s business fibre.<\/p>\n

6. Data package<\/h3>\n

Your data requirements will also form part of the business fibre considerations and this will determine whether you opt for a capped or uncapped fibre package. A capped contract essentially means that you\u2019re limited to the amount of data you can use every month. Once you reach the cap, you can pay for top up but it\u2019s often at a higher rate. For most businesses, particularly those doing a lot of uploading and downloading, an uncapped contract is best.<\/p>\n

7. Industry experience<\/h3>\n

If your fibre service provider<\/a> is offering incredible rates and unmatched deals, you might want to check their industry experience to ensure they can actually deliver on all the promises. Being new to the market doesn\u2019t mean you should avoid them, it\u2019s just best to have some concrete background information that they can deliver for your own assurance.<\/p>\n

8. Any extras<\/h3>\n

Any company that is willing to go beyond the mere basics of providing business fibre is one worth considering. If the company is flexible, and is willing to customise a business fibre solution that works for your particular business, then you\u2019re going to benefit in the long run.<\/p>\n

9. The support provided<\/h3>\n

While this comes at the end of the list, it\u2019s possibly the most important factor when choosing your business fibre provider. The support offered can be the difference between your business\u2019 success and failure so do your research to find out from other customers exactly what ISP support there is. Whether it\u2019s attending to a faulty hardware, a damaged line or simply assisting with a query, the support is crucial to uninterrupted operations.<\/p>\n

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Download PDF: 9 things to consider when choosing business fibre<\/a><\/p>\n

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Once you\u2019ve found an ISP that ticks all the above-mentioned boxes, you\u2019re able to benefit from the superior connectivity of business fibre. Don\u2019t hesitate to take your business forward with something as fundamental as a quality internet connection.<\/p>\n

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We all know that embracing the latest technology and online capabilities is absolutely vital to ensuring business success. One of the biggest drivers of this is fibre optics, which is fast moving from a \u2018nice-to-have\u2019 connection to a \u2018must-have\u2019 connection as most business moves online. But before you make the big move to business fibre, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2739,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[67],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8710","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourtestserver2.co.za\/ecnnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8710","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourtestserver2.co.za\/ecnnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourtestserver2.co.za\/ecnnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourtestserver2.co.za\/ecnnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourtestserver2.co.za\/ecnnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8710"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ourtestserver2.co.za\/ecnnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8710\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourtestserver2.co.za\/ecnnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2739"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourtestserver2.co.za\/ecnnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8710"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourtestserver2.co.za\/ecnnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8710"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourtestserver2.co.za\/ecnnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8710"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}