Lightspeed Networks Insights: Fiber, IT & Connectivity Trends in the Pacific Northwest
Why LS Networks is the Top Internet Provider in Bend
In the heart of Central Oregon, where business innovation meets breathtaking landscapes, having fast, reliable internet is a necessity. Whether you're running a growing startup in downtown Bend or managing remote...
A Quick Guide to Fiber Network Components
Fiber optic internet has emerged as a reliable and scalable alternative to traditional internet connectivity options. It’s particularly suitable for businesses that are struggling with poor internet speed and low bandwidth. As is the case with any new internet...
Fiber Optic vs. Copper: What Should You Choose for Your Business
A high-speed business internet connection is essential for running an organization. Whether you want to communicate with employees or customers, you need reliable internet access to maintain business resilience. Slow and unstable internet connections could cause...
How the Broadband Infrastructure Bill Will Impact Internet Access in the Pacific Northwest
A nearly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill was passed in November, and much of that funding is earmarked for the Pacific Northwest – including money to expand broadband access. The bill allocates funding to a number of areas, including universal schooling,...
Business Fiber Bandwidth: How Much Do You Need?
A high-speed, stable internet connection is indispensable to the success of any modern business. Whether you want to manage routine business operations or provide uninterrupted customer support, high-speed internet is essential. That’s what makes finding the right...
Why a Limited Business Internet Connection Isn’t Good Enough
There’s nothing more frustrating in the world than dealing with a slow internet connection. No one enjoys waiting for half a minute while a large RFP file downloads. Nor does anyone have the patience for slow-loading websites and apps. Similarly, a limited business...
Think Fiber Internet Costs Are Too High? Think Again
If you're unhappy with your internet speed and performance, you might have considered upgrading to fiber. But it can seem really expensive to make the change. When you look a little closer, though, the costs actually align with other legacy internet technologies, and...
The Hidden Costs of Poor Business Internet Connectivity
Do you know how well your business internet connectivity performs? Many businesses, large and small, have connectivity that is good enough. And that may seem fine on most days. But in reality, when your business gets many phone calls or orders, for example, or when...
What Is Network Latency, and Why Is It Important?
What Is Latency? Latency is the measurement of time between a user’s action on a terminal (hitting “enter”) and the resulting response from the cloud. In the simplest terms, latency describes the amount of delay on a network or internet connection. Low latency implies...
Fiber Optic Internet: A Conduit for Economic Transformation
A robust, high-capacity fiber optic network already runs throughout Southern Oregon. One company, LS Networks, is poised to “bridge the digital divide” in the region by making their network available to businesses, educational, healthcare and government operations as...
