For large enterprises, multi-location and rural businesses, and many others, maintaining a reliable internet connection is crucial to sustaining productivity and ensuring seamless operations.

Internet outages are hard to predict or prevent. Infrastructure failures, issues with internet service providers (ISPs), or even power outages can temporarily take down local and Wi-Fi networks, impeding operations and critical business functions, like communication and sales. The financial impact of downtime cannot be overstated. The costs associated with an hour of inactivity can vary widely across different industries. According to recent research, downtime can cost organizations anywhere from $90,000 to several million dollars per hour.

A backup internet connection is vital to ensuring your business remains connected during these inevitable disruptions. A robust backup can seamlessly switch your network to an alternative connection, maintaining productivity and operational continuity. Having a backup internet service isn’t just a luxury — it’s a necessity for safeguarding the bottom line. Cellular internet is the most effective and cost-efficient way to establish a reliable backup.

What is cellular internet? What are its benefits over traditional broadband?

Unlike traditional broadband options such as DSL, cable, or fiber, cellular internet operates independently of fixed-line infrastructure. This independence provides unparalleled flexibility and accessibility, making it particularly valuable in locations where wired connections are unreliable or unavailable. The ability to bypass physical lines also makes deployment quicker and more adaptable and enhances cellular internet as a reliable alternative for ensuring continuous connectivity.

The advantages of cellular internet for backups provide a wide range of benefits to businesses.

Redundancy: Cellular internet acts as a critical safeguard against failures in your ISP and primary internet connection, preventing costly disruptions to operations and maintaining business continuity.

Reliability: Reliable internet fallback minimizes disruptions, allowing for seamless workflows. Businesses can plan for continued services and operational continuity during unexpected internet issues.

Mobility: One of the standout features of cellular internet is its ability to provide internet access wherever cellular coverage is available. This mobility supports businesses operating in dynamic or remote locations where traditional fixed-line infrastructure may be unreliable or completely inaccessible.

Flexibility: Cellular internet can easily integrate with existing network infrastructures, simplifying deployment without the need for significant reconfiguration. This flexibility means that businesses can seamlessly incorporate cellular internet into their current systems, offering versatile deployment options — from primary office locations to temporary work sites and mobile units.

Scalability: The scalability of cellular internet allows businesses to adjust to varying data usage needs, making it suitable for a wide range of internet plans. Whether supporting limited data usage scenarios or accommodating unlimited data options, businesses can align cellular internet to the specific growth and operational demands of their respective environments.

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Core capabilities to look out for in cellular routers

Simply connecting to a cellular network is not sufficient for a robust, high-performance backup solution that’s ready to take over and maintain business-critical operations. It’s crucial to consider the capabilities of the cellular routers being used as well. These routers must have several key features to ensure they will be ready and able to provide a seamless failover.

Dual-SIM capability: Dual-SIM slots ensure seamless failover by automatically switching between networks during an outage. This capability provides businesses with continuous internet access automatically with no need for a manual intervention, reducing downtime and letting staff focus on work rather than managing the router.

High bandwidth: Today’s businesses rely on data-intensive applications such as video conferencing. Routers must support high data rates of several Mbps to handle these demanding applications and deliver the necessary performance.

Battery backup support: Devices with battery backup support are crucial. If networks are down, it’s possible that utilities are not functioning either. Battery backup ensures that even in the worst case scenario where both networks and power are unavailable, businesses can maintain operations until services become available again.

Easy monitoring: Effectively responding to outages necessitates efficient network monitoring and management. Cloud-based device management that provides notifications for data usage and service disruptions allows businesses to maintain control over connectivity and make informed decisions.

Easily deploy effective failover with Inseego cellular routers

Our cellular routers offer an unparalleled combination of features that ensure reliable internet access and operational resilience. By incorporating our routers into your connectivity strategy, you can effectively guard against internet outages and maintain productivity and service levels at all times.

Setting up our cellular routers is straightforward and designed to be accessible for both tech-savvy and novice users:

Unbox and connect: You will be greeted by dual-SIM slots, multiple WAN ports*, optional antenna ports, a USB-C port*, and a power port. Insert any SIM cards of your choosing and connect the router to a power source.

  • Connect to the internet: Scan the QR code in the instructions that come in the box to download Inseego’s Mobile App and initiate configurations for Wi-Fi.
  • Optimize placement: Use signal strength tools provided in the Inseego Mobile App to find the best location for maximum signal strength.

Configure failover settings: Ensure the router is set to switch automatically from your primary internet connection to the backup cellular network during an outage. You can do this through Inseego Connect’s software.

*Depends on the cellular router of choice.

This ease of setup allows businesses to quickly deploy a backup internet service, minimizing potential downtime. An excellent example of this is a prominent manufacturing company in Australia, which faced significant challenges with internet reliability that impacted the company’s ability to maintain consistent productivity. By deploying Inseego cellular routers, the company was able to successfully establish a reliable backup internet infrastructure.

Whether you are a small business owner or an IT team manager for a large enterprise that relies on broadband and Ethernet networks, consider our cellular routers for a reliable backup internet connection. You’ll enjoy the peace of mind that comes with truly resilient failover connectivity.