When you try to download a movie or a song and end up getting frustrated to the point of losing interest in the endeavor itself, it’s horrible. Now imagine if your business is on the line because you can’t process and send information in a timely manner because of an unreliable turtle-speed internet.
Maltese businesses face a major problem when they try to have an internet connection that’s in tip-top shape. The country has the third worst broadband speed on average in Europe, with only Cyprus and Greece ranking lower when it comes to average internet speed.
No Competition, No Chance
Studies have found that Maltese internet subscribers are getting some of the most expensive broadband internet deals along with the most inefficient internet service in Europe. The reason is that the competition between internet service providers is not the greatest, with two main providers selling their services and lines to other companies, which in turn resell them to the customers.
Businesses Are Covered
Malta may lack in speed, but it definitely doesn’t lack in coverage. It is one of the few countries in Europe that has almost complete broadband and mobile internet coverage to all households and businesses across the country.
New Faster Speeds
With the launch of the new 4.5G mobile network by Melita, an amazing upgrade in internet speed can be witnessed across Malta, with download speeds that can reach 300mbps. This launch came in light of a partnership between Melita and Ericsson to get Malta ready for the 5G networks.
How Businesses Fight Slow Internet Speed
While the average broadband speed ranks in the lower charts of internet speeds across Europe, the new Maltese mobile internet speeds are among the fastest in the world. Businesses have now found a way to get around Malta’s slow internet speed with the recently introduced Gigabit Fibre super broadbands and the 4.5G technology by Melita. Gigabit speeds are available in many cities in Malta and the coverage is on the rise constantly.
Importance of High-Speed Internet in Businesses
Most businesses rely on the internet daily; whether it’s Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP), which allows making local or international telephone calls over the internet; Video-conferences through the internet use many available technologies; high-speed internet is the only way to make sure the image, detail, sound and clarity of the live video is efficient and practical. It can also help you manage multiple offices even if they are continents apart, ensuring sure that the flow of information between every office in the enterprise is seamless and smooth without any interruptions.
It is normal for businesses to go above and beyond looking for solutions when it comes to slow internet speeds. Every mishap or delay caused by slow internet costs both money and time. Luckily for Maltese businesses, new ways to get around the slow speed of old and traditional broadband connections are constantly coming up and with reasonable costs as well. With cloud networking and storage nowadays, your high-speed internet is responsible for most data and information communications.
