Impakter analysis says reliable local internet boosts remote work productivity
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Updated · Impakter · May 4
Impakter analysis says reliable local internet boosts remote work productivity
12 articles · Updated · Impakter · May 4
The report cites Stanford research saying fully remote staff are about 10% less productive than office peers, with poor connectivity causing 30 to 60 minutes of lost time daily.
It says 62% of remote workers lose at least an hour a week to internet issues, while faster local or fiber services improve video calls, cloud access, VPN stability and multi-device performance.
Focusing on Alaska, it argues regional providers offer lower latency, quicker repairs and better resilience in harsh conditions, helping workers avoid roughly $1,400 a year in lost productive time.
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