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# Internet Circuits for Nonprofits

Reliable internet keeps your nonprofit running smoothly—whether you’re using VoIP phones, cloud services, or shared files.

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#### Choosing the Right Internet Circuit

Choosing the right internet service provider (ISP) and internet circuit depends on your location, reliability needs, and how your team works. For most nonprofits, broadband or fiber offer the best balance of speed and stability.

Your ideal connection depends on your location and how critical uptime is to your work. For example:

* **VoIP users** need low latency—broadband or fiber are best.
* **Cloud-based apps** can perform poorly on satellite due to latency.
* **Mission-critical services** should avoid wireless or 5G as primary connections.
* **Rural offices** may rely on DSL or satellite, but these are best as backups.

#### Comparison of Common Internet Circuit Types

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<table data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th>Connection Type</th><th>Availability</th><th>Typical Speeds</th><th>Limitations</th><th>Best For</th><th>Other Considerations</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td> <strong>Broadband (Cable)</strong></td><td>🏙️ Widely available in most cities</td><td>⚡ 100 Mbps – 1 Gbps</td><td>⚠️ Shared bandwidth may slow at peak times</td><td>💼 Most small to mid-size nonprofits</td><td>👍 Great balance of price, speed, and reliability</td></tr><tr><td> <strong>Fiber</strong></td><td> Expanding in urban areas</td><td>🚀 100 Mbps – 10+ Gbps</td><td>💲 Higher cost; limited reach</td><td>☁️ Cloud-heavy or high-data nonprofits</td><td>🥇 Fast, reliable, and symmetrical speeds</td></tr><tr><td><strong>DSL</strong></td><td>🌄 Common in rural/suburban areas</td><td> Up to 100 Mbps</td><td>🐢 Slower uploads; aging tech</td><td>🧑‍💻 Small offices with light use</td><td>🕓 Inexpensive but declining availability</td></tr><tr><td><strong>📶 5G / Fixed Wireless</strong></td><td>Rapidly expanding</td><td>50 Mbps – 500 Mbps</td><td>🌦️ Affected by signal and weather</td><td>🏢 Backup or temporary sites</td><td>🔌 Easy setup, great mobility option</td></tr><tr><td>📡 <strong>Satellite</strong></td><td>🌍 Available almost anywhere</td><td>25 Mbps – 250 Mbps</td><td>⏱️ High latency; weather impact</td><td>🏔️ Remote locations with no wired access</td><td>🚫 Not ideal for real-time apps or VoIP</td></tr></tbody></table>

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