How to easily add a backup internet connection to your home office - and why you should
Briefly

Following repeated internet outages while working from home, the author realized the importance of having a reliable backup connection for their small office/home office. Historically accustomed to internet reliability, the recent disruptions prompted a reassessment of internet strategies. Opting for mobile hotspots was considered, but these are not ideal for extensive network work, leading the author to reintegrate a secondary internet connection. This experience underscores the critical need for consistent connectivity in remote work environments, reflecting a return to more proactive internet management practices.
Having relied on reliable fiber connections for my home office, I now face significant work interruptions, prompting me to re-evaluate my backup internet strategy.
The availability of backup internet is crucial for small office/home office workers, just as it was years ago, highlighting the essentialist's need for robust connectivity.
Using a smartphone hotspot may suffice temporarily but isn’t effective for extensive home networks, especially with multiple device dependencies and concurrent workloads.
Ultimately, modern work demands a stable internet connection; therefore, I reinstituted a secondary internet source to avoid further disruptions.
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