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Internet: The Fourth Essential Utility We Can’t Live Without

October 30, 2024
Today, internet access is almost as fundamental as having water, gas, and electricity. These four services form the backbone of modern society, and without any one of them, daily life would no longer function as we know it. A brief outage may be inconvenient, but as the absence of one of these services lingers, life quickly becomes challenging. For businesses, internet access might be even more crucial than the other three, as it fuels communication, information exchange, production, and service delivery.

Internet as the Fourth Pillar

In an increasingly digital world, the question isn’t if the internet is essential but how much we depend on a stable, always-on connection. For households, internet access is important, but for businesses, it’s essential—a loss of connectivity means a loss of productivity, efficiency, and sometimes even customers. While a household can often shift to alternative activities or solutions, businesses don’t have this luxury. The need for uninterrupted internet access is growing, especially as cloud solutions, remote work, and online customer service become the norm.

BroadbandEU & Starlink: Internet Everywhere, All the Time

BroadbandEU understands how crucial a reliable internet connection is, particularly for businesses that rely on every minute of connectivity. That’s why BroadbandEU provides not only national coverage but also global reach via Starlink. With Starlink as a secondary solution, BroadbandEU can deliver internet literally anywhere, even to remote locations where traditional connections are limited or unreliable. This makes Starlink a powerful addition for companies and sites that want the assurance of a connection that always holds steady.

Reliability and Redundancy

Many companies already use a primary fiber connection, but with BroadbandEU and Starlink as a backup solution, the risk of outages is drastically reduced. Even if there’s a local issue with fiber, Starlink ensures that businesses stay online without having to stop operations. This redundancy strategy means that companies are protected from unexpected disruptions, offering invaluable assurance in an increasingly digitalized world.

In Summary

In today’s world, internet access has become the fourth essential utility, as important as water, gas, and electricity. With BroadbandEU and Starlink, businesses can count on an internet connection that is literally available everywhere, giving them the power and confidence to keep going—no matter what happens. For businesses, this means not only staying operational but also continuing to grow in a world where digital is the standard.

Bernie Stanneveld

CEO BroadbandEU

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