5 Ways Small Businesses Can Benefit from Implementing GPON

Like it or not, the internet has had a tremendous impact on how we conduct business. Whether they are a massive global entity or a small local business, almost all businesses will require network access to perform many business tasks. Having an efficient internet connection, as a result, is vital. Gigabit passive optical networks, also known as GPON, are the most cost-effective networks a business can buy.

It is a common misconception that fiber-optic networks like GPON are costly and not worth the cost of implementation. Fortunately, this is not true; most businesses of all sizes will benefit from what GPON has to offer. Here are five of the best reasons small and medium-sized companies should seriously consider getting a fiber-optic network like GPON.

Fast Download and Upload Speeds Ensure You Will Not Be Kept Waiting

GPON is highly effective; it offers download speeds up to 2.5 Gigabits per second (Gbps) and upload speeds up to 1.25 Gbps. In comparison, traditional Cat 5e copper wires max out at 100 Megabits per second (Mbps).

This means downloading and uploading files will be as quick as possible. Whether this means that you are downloading a large video file or uploading files to a cloud server, your network will allow for the swiftest transmission, allowing you more time to do other tasks.

Collaborations, Both Internally and Externally, Will Be More Effective and Consistent.

As previously stated, GPON offers high-speed upload and download speeds. As a byproduct of this, your business will never need to worry about any issues related to VoIP (voice over internet protocol), video conferencing, and other forms of communication that are dependent on your network speed.

To illustrate this: if you are on a teleconference call with someone else, you will not have to face the embarrassment of your video lagging from your side. Additionally, audio calls over a VoIP phone, such as a Cisco phone, will be relayed to the recipient as crystal clear audio.

It is More Cost-Effective to Have and Maintain a GPON in Your Business

It is true: GPON networks are cheaper overall to maintain than any other form of network. There are numerous reasons why, but here are three of the most commonly cited.

For starters, fiber-optic cabling itself is cheaper to purchase than copper wire cabling. Costs for fiber cables can, at the maximum, be up to 50% cheaper to purchase and implement. Outside of initial purchasing costs, this makes expanding your network cheaper in the longer term, as well.

            Another benefit is that fiber-optic cables are smaller on average than copper wire cables. Network rooms can be kept more orderly and easier to maintain, leading to less time spent doing cable management.

Finally, the amount of electricity required to power and maintain a fiber-optic network is less than the equipment used in traditional copper wire setups. The longer you have GPON, the more it pays for itself.

Websites Will Load Faster, Allowing You and Your Employees to Access Information Quicker

Have you ever encountered a website that took a significant amount of time to load? This is often due to the speed of your network not being adequate to download the sheer amount of information from the page.

An installation of GPON will help to mitigate many instances of slow websites. Some cases of websites loading slowly will indeed be due to the client’s end having difficulties. However, you can, at the very least, rest assured that you have the necessary network set up to handle virtually any amount of data that websites will require you to download.

It Allows You to Be Prepared and Help Future-Proof Your Business

            Fiber-optic cables are currently the fastest type of cable on the market, and there does not seem to be much in terms of competition.

Fiber-optic cables transmit information at roughly two-thirds the speed of light. It is unlikely that any form of cabling will surpass this anytime soon! Because of the sheer speed, it will be assured that you will not need to upgrade any equipment for your business anytime soon.

Also of note is that fiber-optic cables last longer than any other type of network cable. While copper wire cabling is, generally speaking, fairly durable, this enhanced durability will ensure that you should not have any need to replace your cables anytime soon after installing them.

Final Words

Hopefully, the prior five points have helped to shed some light on just a handful of the benefits that upgrading to GPON can offer. The efficiency and affordability of GPON make it the prime network offering for businesses of all sizes.

If you are unsure about the viability of GPON in your business environment or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us for more information on GPON, fiber-optic networks, or anything else.