Fiber is fast becoming essential. Only fiber networks can provide the high levels of speed and reliability required to meet the growing internet needs of businesses, community institutions, and families. That’s why Madison Communications is investing heavily in fiber networks to provide access to multi-gig internet speeds, and why we decided to feature fiber in this Business Solutions issue. For this issue only, our two-page Business Spotlight will be a three-page Fiber Spotlight instead. It begins on pages 4 and 5 with Fiber is the Next Utility, which discusses the current transformative era for fiber, followed by a list of the Top 10 Fiber Benefits for Businesses. On page 6, we answer your question, How Much Internet Speed Do We Need?, and let you know We Proudly Belong to NTCA —a group of more than 850 independent, community-based telecommunications companies that are leading innovation in rural America through fiber technology. Also in this issue, we share a look at The Buy Local Loop on page 3 and a warning that Data Breaches are Costly for Small Businesses on page 7. Please contact us if you’d like to know more about fiber or any other topic we’ve covered in these pages. Madison Communications is here to help your business succeed. Sincerely, The Madison Team 2 M A Y 2 0 2 4 Madison Communications www.gomadison.com Main Office: Madison Communications 21668 Double Arch Road Staunton, IL 62088 Monday – Saturday, 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. Payment Drop-Off Centers: 118 E State, Hamel, IL 594 Livingston Av, Livingston, IL 315 W Main, Staunton, IL 21668 Double Arch Rd, Staunton, IL Mailing Address: Madison Communications PO Box 29 Staunton, IL 62088 Customer Service: Phone: 800-422-4848 Email: infomtc@gomadison.com Fax: 618-635-7213 Publication Contact: Lexy Hagler, Marketing Coordinator Business Solutions is a publication of Madison Communications 21668 Double Arch Road Staunton, IL 62088 Editorial and Circulation Contact: Lexy Hagler PO Box 29 Staunton, IL 62088 Extra issues are available to business customer employees on a limited basis while supplies last. Contact: Lexy Hagler, PO Box 29, Staunton, IL 62088, 618-635-5000 All brand names and product names used in this publication are trade names, service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright© 2024 by Madison Communications and Cornerstone Publishing Group, Inc. BUSINESS solutions
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