W I N T E R 2 0 2 4 7 BUSINESS solutions Many people use the terms internet and Wi-Fi interchangeably, but although they’re related, they’re not the same thing. To help clear things up, here are descriptions of both terms: The Internet Is a Highway The internet has been called the Information Superhighway and with good reason. Just like a road that connects two cities and moves people and goods, the internet is a digital maze of routes that connects thousands of computer networks so they can exchange bits of information. Using an agreed-upon language called the Internet Protocol, these interconnected devices use the internet’s digital “roads” to exchange data that is then translated into human-consumable form at the other end. When you purchase internet service from an ISP, you’ll get what you need to connect your devices to the internet. For example, Madison Communications provides a fiber-optic cable to connect your location to our network and an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) to go inside your home or business. Wi-Fi is an Access Ramp Wi-Fi refers to a wireless network that allows computers, smartphones, or other devices within a particular area to connect to the internet (and each other) without being physically connected by a cable. Because information is transferred using wireless transmitters and radio signals, physical proximity is necessary for a good connection. Is connecting to Wi-Fi the same as connecting to the internet? The short answer is no, not technically. Wi-Fi is what transports the internet service to your devices, but Wi-Fi is not internet service. That’s why you can have strong Wi-Fi signals but still experience slow internet speeds. Madison Communications is here to help your business with super-fast internet speeds and network management. To learn more, call 1-800-422-4848. What’s the Difference Between the Internet and Wi-Fi? Ramp Up Your Business with Amped-Up Speed Madison Communications offers our business customers a range of internet speeds as fast as 1 GIG. Upgrading to one of our faster plans can help your business increase its productivity through advantages including these: • More responsive customer care. Spending less time on a customer call looking up information online means spending more time addressing their concerns. • Increased efficiency. Each online task may take a few seconds (or minutes) less, and that time can be better spent on other business activities. • Easier collaboration. Easily upload large files and take advantage of video conferencing. • Faster cloud access. Connect to your cloud services with ease for faster backups and more. • Timelier promotions. Instantly populate your website with new demos or other content. Why wait? If you’re ready to ramp up your internet speed, call Madison Communications at 1-800-422-4848. We’ll help you find the right internet plan tomeet your needs. 0 bits per second 2M 3M 5M 10M 15M 25M 100M 50M 1M
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