My company also heavily relies upon a flaky internet (adsl) connection. We choose to backup our landline, and we choose a cellular option as this is a truely diverse option in relation to the other options we have available (which all come form the same conduit!).
We use a Junxion Box model# JB-110e (www.junxion.com) with a Sprint EVDO cellular data service plan. The box has a builtin failover mechanism so it handles the failover when the dsl connection flakes out. The speed is quite good, although large file uploads and the like are a bit slow.
Basically, for $60/month, we have close to ZERO downtime, while also having a very convenient and portable solution for offsite events if they occur. We will probably buy another device when the new EVDO Rev A (highER speed cellular data service) hits the markets.
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My company also heavily relies upon a flaky internet (adsl) connection. We choose to backup our landline, and we choose a cellular option as this is a truely diverse option in relation to the other options we have available (which all come form the same conduit!).
We use a Junxion Box model# JB-110e (www.junxion.com) with a Sprint EVDO cellular data service plan. The box has a builtin failover mechanism so it handles the failover when the dsl connection flakes out. The speed is quite good, although large file uploads and the like are a bit slow.
Basically, for $60/month, we have close to ZERO downtime, while also having a very convenient and portable solution for offsite events if they occur. We will probably buy another device when the new EVDO Rev A (highER speed cellular data service) hits the markets.