Choosing the Right Internet for Your Business: Cable vs. Fiber vs. 5G vs. Satellite
Your internet connection is your business’s lifeline. But with so many options—cable, fiber, 5G, satellite—which one’s right for you?
Cable Internet
✅ Widely available
✅ Good for small to medium businesses
❌ Slower during busy times (shared bandwidth)
❌ Not symmetrical upload/download speeds
Fiber Internet
✅ Super-fast speeds, often symmetrical
✅ Great for video conferencing, cloud services, large file transfers
✅ Extremely reliable
❌ More expensive
❌ Not available in all areas
5G Wireless
✅ Mobile and flexible
✅ Great for temporary sites or remote work
✅ Fast speeds in urban areas
❌ Coverage gaps in rural areas
❌ Signal can be blocked by buildings
Satellite Internet
✅ Available almost anywhere
✅ Useful for rural businesses
❌ Higher latency (slow response times)
❌ Data caps and slower speeds
What’s Best for Your Business?
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Light use: Cable is fine for browsing, email, small cloud tasks.
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Heavy use: Fiber is ideal for fast uploads, video calls, and reliability.
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Remote sites: 5G may be your best bet.
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Rural areas: Satellite could be your only option.
At EJB Technology Support, we help businesses pick the right internet plan to fit their budget and needs.