Business Connections fo Fall 2021

BUSINESS connections Fall 2021 3 Businesses Gain Productivity • Much Faster Internet – Rainbow Fiber delivers Internet speeds of 1 Gigabit per second, which is approximately 1,000 Mbps. No other type of Internet even comes close. • More Effective Cloud Access – Most businesses use the cloud in some capacity, from customer relationship management (CRM) tools to data storage. Rainbow Fiber’s speed and bandwidth capabilities provide faster access to your data and applications stored in the cloud. For example, you’ll be able to quickly access cloud-hosted information via your software-as-a-service (SaaS) tools and provide better service to customers. • Higher Reliability – Because it’s an inert substance, fiber is impervious to weather conditions, electrical surges, radio waves, and other environmental conditions that can result in signal loss and failure. That’s why you can count on Rain- bow Fiber to keep you connected and working efficiently. • Symmetrical Bandwidth – Fiber provides symmetrical bandwidth, meaning the upload and download speeds are equal. With Rainbow Fiber, your employees can send data out just as fast as they can download it, which is particularly vital if your business routinely uploads large files. • Minimal Latency – Latency is a term used to describe delays that occur while processing data over an Internet connection. Rainbow Fiber eliminates many of the latency issues, resulting in better voice quality for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) users and the ability to move more apps to the cloud. Communities Gain Opportunities • Preparation for the Future – Fiber networks can position communities for tomorrow’s jobs and economic growth. • Increased Property Values – A FTTH Council study showed a home’s proximity to Internet service provided by a fiber network boosted its value by an average of more than 3 percent. • Aid to Recruitment – Communities with fiber networks have a strong recruitment tool to generate interest from seasonal residents, telecommuters, and new businesses. • Improved Health Care Access – Telemedicine, crucial to in-home aging, needs fast, reliable Internet service. • Leveling of the Playing Field – Rainbow Fiber can enable people of all ages to access educational content. It can also help bridge the digital divide and keep rural communities vibrant and competitive with cities. Learn what Rainbow Fiber can do for you. Call 800-892-0163. The social distancing brought on by the pandemic greatly increased Internet usage and demonstrated the critical importance of reliable, high-speed connections for work, communication, education, and entertainment. Rainbow Fiber is meeting the growing Internet needs of our service area and providing advantages including these: Rainbow Fiber Opens the Door to Progress Businesses and communities benefit in powerful ways