Are you considering making the change to fibre optic broadband for your business? Here are a few of the benefits to help you make your decision.

2. WHAT IS FIBRE OPTIC BROADBAND?
 Fibre optic broadband is considered by many to be the future of super fast
internet connection.
 Made from glass or plastic fibres, fibre optic cables can carry digital information
over long distances at an incredible speed offering internet speeds of 50Mb/s –
100Mb/s.
 Unlike previous broadband solutions such as DSL which used copper wires,
fibre optic cables do not lose signal strength the further away from the
exchange they run.

4. INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY
Fibre optic broadband can increase productivity by making everything quicker,
with fibre optic broadband it will be possible to:
 Speed up internal communications.
 Make internet browsing more efficient.
 Make it easier and quicker to send large documents.
 Back-up data quickly and easily with faster upload speeds.
 Run multiple applications at the same time.
 Improve internal communications with more effective video-conferencing and
internal networks.

5. FLEXIBILE WORKING
Flexible working is made easier with fibre optic broadband, fast connection and
guaranteed minimum speeds even at peak times makes it possible to:
 Work at all times, even busy periods such as evenings.
 Send and receive large files easily with staff working from home.
 Improve networks making remote working easier.
 Improved speeds makes staying in touch via video conferencing and an IP
phone easier.
 Some providers offer WiFi hot spots allowing staff to work on the move.

6. OTHER BENEFITS
Other benefits of fibre optic broadband include:
 It is affordable, with great business packages offered by broadband providers.
 You don’t need to upgrade your equipment to be able to use fibre optic
broadband.
 Broadband providers can offer help and support 24/7.
 Other business costs can be lowered by making the most of improved services
made available with fast broadband.