“Not all internet connections are created equal” rings true on multiple levels but even looking past simply the speed/bandwidth discussion there’s another way your internet might be a bit lopsided in ways that could be harmful for the day-to-day running of your business.

Asymmetrical broadband is a standard when it comes to consumer broadband as most end-users in that space are likely to need a lot more bandwidth for their downloading than uploading but in business this is not always the case.

Gigabit internet simply refers to connections exceeding speeds of 1 gigabit per second but when referring to it in a business context it usually bears with it the connotation that it’s 1 gbps in both directions, i.e. upload and download, which means it’s symmetrical.

We’ve seen a big increase for gigabit broadband in London, as well as across the UK as a whole, and there’s a good reason for this too! An increasing amount of bandwidth-hogging applications and processes requiring an equal flow of information into your business as well as out of it mean an asymmetrical internet connection would simply not do the job.

If you’re looking for gigabit internet in London get in touch with Luminet and let’s talk about how we can ensure your connection fits your business needs perfectly.

• A wide variety of options for gigabit broadband in London and other metropolitan areas
• Fibre, wireless and mixed approaches available