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5 Tips to Keep Your Business WiFi Online During a Power Outage

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Growing a small business is challenging, and when a power outage occurs, things can get complicated. Even a brief disruption to business WiFi can compromise critical operations such as POS activities, patient care and cybersecurity, which in turn impacts the customer and patient experience. But small business leaders can take control and stay connected—even when the lights go out.

Here are five tips for safeguarding your business during an outage. 

Keeping your business connected: the tip list

Tip 1: Know the risks

Small business leaders should understand what might contribute to their risk of power and Internet failure. This can include:

  • Regional weather events
  • Infrastructure age and stability
  • The cause and frequency of previous outages

Tip 2: Understand critical impact spots

POS systems, employee devices, food storage equipment and security systems (both cyber and physical) are examples of critical spots that, when business WiFi is compromised, can negatively impact operations and lead to lost revenue. 

Tip 3: Train employees

Employees should have specific roles during and after an outage. This includes securing the facility, notifying utility and insurance partners, communicating with customers and managing equipment. 

Tip 4: Protect data

Outages can cause data loss. Data should be frequently saved and stored offline or in cloud systems. Cybersecurity measures can falter during a power failure; business WiFi backup solutions can keep online security on and prevent data theft. 

Tip 5: Stay online with wireless backup and 5G failover

Wireless backup solutions with automatic 5G failover enable operational continuity without requiring manual switchover. This allows employees to focus on what matters most—the customer.

Powering your year starts with staying connected—no matter what the circumstances. Small businesses that grow faster share one thing in common: connectivity they can count on. With Invincible WiFi™, Spectrum Business helps SMBs reignite momentum by delivering resilient, scalable connectivity that keeps operations running and teams focused on growth – all year round. It’s not just about your business WiFi staying online during an outage; it’s about building a business that’s ready for what’s next.

Backup WiFi for Business

When power outages hit, small businesses need to be thoroughly prepared. So, we’ve introduced Invincible WiFi™, a simple, affordable, wireless upgrade that empowers small businesses to prepare for anything, including power disruption. Invincible WiFi is the first and only fully integrated WiFi 7, 5G backup solution, offering:

  • 5G failover and next-gen WiFi 7 router
  • Eight-hour battery backup
  • Smart, seamless connectivity
  • Ultra-fast speeds for up to 450 devices
  • Peace of mind for small business leaders and their teams

 

Once service is restored, Invincible WiFi switches back to our primary Fiber-Powered Internet. 

Smart connectivity and proactive planning keep small business growth on track

Power disruptions don’t have to disrupt an organization’s trajectory. By taking proactive steps and implementing smart business WiFi backups, leaders can keep their small businesses connected and protected through the unexpected. Learn more about Invincible WiFi and its benefits, today.