Downtime, remote work, and critical updates are all affected when a company loses connectivity. But flexible, reliable backup fixed wireless saves the day.
Disasters are becoming increasingly severe. From hurricanes on the East Coast to tornadoes in the Midwest and devastating wildfires on the West Coast, having a disaster recovery plan is essential. Whether it’s a flood, earthquake, or massive snowstorm, these events can disrupt communication and completely halt business operations.
Fixed wireless is the best backup internet solution due to two key factors: flexibility and reliability. It provides a dedicated high-speed connection from a local tower or building within a ten-mile radius, transmitting data directly to a receiver. This ensures consistent, durable, emergency WiFi connectivity that keeps businesses operational during and after natural disasters.
No matter where your business is located, fixed wireless ensures connectivity is never an issue—even in the most challenging conditions.
Fixed wireless provides high-speed, reliable internet via a direct wireless connection to a nearby tower, eliminating the need for underground cables.
Unlike other internet connections like cable or fiber, fixed wireless is a true chameleon, adapting to any business need. It provides fast, reliable, and disaster-resilient connectivity, ensuring uninterrupted operations when traditional networks fail.
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If you’re looking for reliable coverage that ensures your business doesn’t miss a beat—even in the most unpredictable scenarios—EarthLink is the service provider you need. As the premier fixed wireless provider in the U.S., EarthLink offers several unique guarantees that your business won’t find anywhere else:
A backup network plan (BNP) isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. EarthLink Business Internet was built for rapid response and post-disaster recovery.
Let’s say your primary provider offers both fiber and wireless. If their core infrastructure goes down, your primary and backup internet could both fail. This is where EarthLink steps in. With solutions ranging from Broadband and Dedicated Fiber to Fixed Wireless, we deliver true redundancy. Because we partner with multiple carriers and leverage a variety of technologies, including geostationary earth orbit (GEO) and low earth orbit (LEO) satellite options—we ensure you stay connected, no matter what internet disruptions you’re facing.
We’re always prepared. During the California wildfires of 2025, EarthLink Business technicians worked around the clock to restore internet access to critical local businesses.
We also offer short-term contracts, which is a major advantage. For example, after a hurricane or wildfire, when physical infrastructure is damaged and fiber installation could take weeks or even months, one of EarthLink’s many solutions can be deployed immediately. Once recovery stabilizes, you can switch to fiber, without worrying about cancellation penalties.
At EarthLink Business, our commitment doesn’t end once your internet is up and running—we’re in it for the long haul. Through our Service Level Agreement (SLA), we guarantee 99.999% uptime, because we know that even after the disaster passes, your business needs to keep moving forward without missing a beat.
From the moment you sign up, a dedicated account manager works closely with your team to ensure a smooth experience; from deployment to troubleshooting and everything in between. You’re never left waiting on hold or navigating chatbots. Our U.S.-based customer support team is available 24/7, always ready to respond with real help from real people.
What truly sets EarthLink apart is our fully monitored, onshore Network Operations Center (NOC). This center manages and tracks the health of your entire internet ecosystem by monitoring routers, switches, firewalls, servers, and databases in real time. It also keeps an eye on bandwidth usage, uptime performance, and application reliability to ensure your connection remains stable and secure no matter what.
Even in the most critical post-disaster situations, EarthLink Fixed Wireless delivers not only connectivity but peace of mind. EarthLink Fixed Wireless helps your business recover, reconnect, and refocus faster than ever.
Fixed wireless internet is a type of direct internet access service that uses radio signals to transmit data between a fixed antenna at your location and a nearby wireless tower. It provides high-speed internet without the need for traditional cables or fiber optics, making it a great option for rural or hard-to-wire areas.
Fixed wireless is different from traditional internet options like fiber because it doesn’t require the usual installation hassle like digging, trenching, or burying physical cables. This makes it a more reliable and flexible option, especially in emergencies where faster deployment is crucial and traditional installation methods aren’t as feasible.
Yes, fixed wireless is typically better than satellite internet. It offers lower latency, higher speeds, and fewer interruptions. Satellite internet can be impacted by weather conditions and signal delays due to the long distance the data travels. In contrast, fixed wireless uses more direct and localized communication, providing a more stable connection.
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