866-594-9166Is Your Business Paying for Speed it Does Not Need?
Having the fastest available speed from your telecom provider may be a nice thing to have, but do you really need that much speed to run your business efficiently? It might be that your business can run quite efficiently and at less cost at a lower bandwidth. You could be saving money with a slower, less expensive telecom plan that could be used to grow another area of your business.
The key is to analyze and understand how much internet speed your company actually needs to run efficiently now and having a plan that allows for future expansion as your company grows. Some things to consider in determining how much speed you need include an understanding of bandwidth, how your company uses the internet, how many business computers are in use, and what future business growth is planned.
What is Bandwidth?
Simply put, information travels at the same speed through a wire no matter what your bandwidth is. However when you have more bandwidth, more information can travel at the same time. It’s what happens when you drain a swimming pool. If you drain the pool through a small pipe it takes longer to drain the pool than if you drain it using a larger pipe; the rate water flows is the same but the larger pipe allows you to do more at once. Similarly, business voice & data are transmitted faster though a larger bandwidth. In essence the speed is actually the same, but because the capacity is greater it is faster.
What Are the Company’s Main Internet Tasks?
A business that uploads and downloads large amounts of voice & data traffic, photos & video, uses cloud services, or VoIP services is going to need more bandwidth than one that primarily only sends and receives e-mails and does research. Understanding what internet services are a priority for your business will help you choose the right bandwidth for your business.
How Many Business Computers Are in Use?
The more computers and mobile devices that are in use at any given time may mean you will need more bandwidth. If different tasks are spread out you will need less bandwidth than if the tasks performed are all being done at the same time. Remember the more water flowing through the pipeline, the larger pipeline (bandwidth) you will need to handle the capacity faster.
What Are Future Plans for Company Growth?
As a company grows their needs change. Once you know your internet speed meets your current need to run your business efficiently and cost effectively, you will need to look ahead to see how company growth may require a change in the kind of telecom services you now use. By finding a telecom provider that offers plans that are scalable you can easily upgrade your bandwidth when needed.
Many businesses have found that by using an independent telecom agent they can save money on the cost of telecom provider services and get advice and information needed to help them choose the best services and speeds that their fits their specific business needs, are cost effective, and includes options for future growth.
Georgia & Florida Competitive Quotes & Comparisons
One Stop Communications is an independent telecom consulting company offering a broad range of innovative services. Many of OSC’s services and consultations are free of charge to businesses as we act as a “buyer’s agent” in helping find the best telecom provider and services, sometimes with a cost savings of 30% to 60% of a business’ bottom line. These cost savings are not available to businesses who deal directly with the telecom provider.
The independent telecom agents at One Stop Communications have many years of experience working with the top telecom providers such as Windstream, Paetec, AT&T, Verizon, Comcast, and dozens more. We help you by gathering competitive quotes and comparisons from available telecom providers saving you time and money, freeing you up to do what you do best – run your business.
Additionally, an independent telecom agent works for you, and their extensive knowledge of the different telecom providers allows them to give you unbiased information about the quality of the different provider services that you would not hear from one of their service representatives who is only going to tell you how great their company is.
Atlanta Independent Telecom Agents
Contact an Atlanta independent telecom consultant at One Stop Communications today and let us show you how we can save you money while we help find the best telecom provider and plan for your business. We proudly serve businesses throughout Georgia and Florida.