As a business owner, you know that productivity is critical for success, be it sales, product development, communication, customer satisfaction—or all of the above.

So, you need your technology infrastructure to help you meet your goals and hit your numbers.

This is a place where upgrading to fiber-optic internet can be crucial. Fiber internet is so robust that when it was first launched it was too serious for everyday residential use. Times have changed, and now fiber is considered the fastest, most reliable internet technology for home and small business use, as well as the best choice for commercial data transport.

Thinking about fiber internet for your small or mid-sized business? Here are our top five reasons why it’s a good choice.

1. Faster, symmetrical upload and download speeds

Fiber internet not only transports data at virtually the speed of light, but it also does so at equally fast upload and download speeds. This means you can transfer large files, access cloud applications and process transactions without lag or delay. Fiber internet’s two-way signal is a significant upgrade from legacy cable internet technology, which has significantly slower upload speeds.

2. Improved video conferencing and communication

With fiber internet’s low latency and high bandwidth, video calls and conferencing services are smoother and more reliable. You can also opt in to fiber-based telephone systems, which function like traditional phone systems but with the benefit of fiber-optic speed and reliability. Fiber internet’s consistent and fast speeds also allow businesses to provide reliable customer support with minimal downtime – which translates to higher customer satisfaction.

3. Enhanced cloud application performance

Small and growing businesses increasingly rely on cloud-based tools for collaboration, file storage and project management, like Microsoft 365, Amazon Web Services and Google Drive. Fiber internet's fast speeds ensure these applications run seamlessly and ensure that employees can access and work on shared documents in real time.

4. Security and support

Fiber-optic connections are more secure than traditional copper-based networks and less susceptible to interference, weather-related disruptions and signal degradation. At Ziply Fiber, the network is fully redundant, monitored 24/7 and backed up with diesel generators, so it stays up and running even when the power goes down or some other disruption occurs. Our experts at the Network Operations Center are on call and ready to handle situations around the clock.

5. Scalability

As businesses grow, internet needs increase. Fiber internet can support multiple devices, remote employees and bandwidth-heavy applications without slowing down performance. Need more bandwidth? It’s easy to upgrade your service and add on solutions, like Hosted Voice and WiFi extenders. A strong connectivity solution will support productivity as your business grows, eliminating concerns about whether you need to overhaul your systems.

Read more: Future-proof your business with scalable fiber solutions

Don’t let legacy networking slow down your production, security, communications or growth strategy. Fiber internet is built for the future of connectivity for businesses big and small.

Ready to learn more? Visit https://ziplyfiber.com/smallbusiness to learn more about our fiber internet plans for small and mid-sized businesses in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.