How to Keep Your Internet Connection Secured During the Pandemic?

There has been a huge increase in internet outages recently due to the COIVD-19 pandemic which has left many people who work unrelentingly trying to find a way to stay connected with those events and tasks most important in their life. Just last week, two of the largest internet service providers in the U.S. being Comcast & Verizon experienced service outages that affected thousands of their customers across the country. 

With that being said, an internet outage can happen at any moment, which is what makes them so inconvenient. Luckily, if you’re someone who has experienced an internet outage in your area recently, there are several ways you can prevent an internet outage from impacting your ability to work. 

Below, we’re going to give you a few tips on how you can stabilize your internet connection to ensure that you can remain working even during times when your internet connection is less than stellar.

Ways to Stay Online During an Internet Outage 

#1 Wi-Fi Hotspot 

There are several ways you can stay connected during an internet outage, one of the best ways to do so is by purchasing a wi-fi hotspot from your internet service provider. Wi-Fi Hotspots allow you to connect to the internet via an independent access point that doesn’t require any hardwiring or complicated installation methods. Most wi-fi hotspots use integrated data packs. So, even if your internet goes down you can still access your favorite websites and content without a hassle. 

#2 Ethernet 

While not a 100% effective way to stay online during an internet outage, ethernet internet connections provide far better security and reliability than connections which occur solely through a wireless medium. With an ethernet connection, in the event of a complete internet outage, you may still have data backed up in your “pipeline” which could keep you online for a few seconds even in the event of an outage. 

#3 Cellular Mobile Data 

Most mobile phones today come with the ability to use your cellular connection as a backup internet connection. This is something to keep in mind whenever you experience an internet outage. If you’re unsure about whether or not your mobile phone provider offers cellular data backup, contact them to find out more about the specifics of your plan. 

#4 Sign-Up for Outage Alerts from Your ISP 

While not a way to “stay online” during an internet outage, signing up for service outage alerts from your internet service provider can help you prepare to handle any service outages that may occur in the future. Service outage notifications enable you to create a plan of action so that in the event of a serious internet outage, you will be able to stay online and continue working without any interruptions. Every major internet service provider in the U.S. has an outage map on their website which enables you to locate service outages near your area when they occur. 

Using all of these tips can help you maintain a stable internet connection during times when your internet service provider is experiencing outages. An internet service outage doesn’t mean the end of your ability to communicate, work, or study, hopefully this article will help you circumnavigate these sorts of issues when they do arise.