Dropped calls. Frozen video screens. Painfully slow downloads that seem to take forever… Sound familiar? Chances are it’s not your device or app letting you down, but more likely internet congestion at play.
What is internet congestion?
Internet congestion happens when too many users try to squeeze into the same digital lane at once. Like cars backing up on a motorway during rush hour, your business’s internet can slow to a crawl when too much data is being transmitted at the same time.
Sure, congestion is annoying if you’re trying to binge your favourite Netflix show or stream the football. But for businesses that depend on reliable internet, the stakes are much higher. Slow internet is more than just a nuisance. It’s a productivity killer.
The good news?
You don’t have to put up with internet that feels slower than the M25 at rush hour.
How congestion impacts different businesses
Here are just a few examples of how broadband congestion can affect different businesses:
- Retail stores processing online transactions
- Care homes that rely on cloud-based patient management systems
- Churches live-streaming sermons and services
- Schools hosting virtual classes
- Colleges running remote learning platforms
No matter what your business goals are, a congested internet connection can bring operations to a standstill.
Solutions to beat broadband congestion
Don’t get gridlocked in an internet traffic jam! Here’s how you can bypass congestion:
1. Fibre-optic internet: hit the fast lane
Upgrading your internet connectivity is one of the best ways to beat congestion. For instance, Fibre-To-The-Premises (FTTP) is almost 20 times faster than standard ADSL and propels your internet connection into the fast lane.
2. Leased lines: access to a private motorway
Sometimes, even a multi-lane motorway isn’t fast enough. Enter leased lines. You get a dedicated connection, so you don’t have to worry about sharing bandwidth with other businesses. Plus symmetrical upload and download speeds – ideal for organisations that rely heavily on the cloud.
3. Smart traffic management: prioritise what matters
Prioritising certain types of data (like video calls, VoIP services or cloud uploads) over less critical traffic can help keep your most important tasks in the express lane. This approach is called traffic management and can be a game-changer for organisations like schools or charities that rely on uninterrupted access to online platforms.
Keep your business in the fast lane with VS Group
At VS Group, we get it. Internet congestion is more than just a tech issue. It’s a business problem. Whether you’re a charity raising vital funds online, a church broadcasting services to your community or a medical practice coordinating patient care, your business deserves reliable, fast internet that keeps things moving.
Want to know how we can help? Call 0330 0940 170 or email customerservice@vsgcomms.com to discover how to keep your business moving at full speed, no matter what the digital traffic looks like.
