How a Portland Business Cut Its Internet Bill by 90%

Running a local business is all about balancing experience with expenses. Guests expect seamless service—from the moment they walk in to the moment they log onto WiFi. But when your internet bill is sky-high and your connection is unreliable, it’s hard to keep everyone happy.

That’s the situation The Lift Off Lounge, a popular Portland gathering spot, found themselves in.

The Problem: Big Bill, Iffy Service

For years, the Lounge had been paying $550 a month for cable internet. That’s over $6,000 a year just to keep their business running. The problem? Even at that price, they were still plagued with:

• Unpredictable connections on their busiest nights

• Slow uploads that made streaming or video calls painful

• Surprise fees that made monthly costs unpredictable

Guests noticed. Staff noticed. And the manager started wondering: Why are we paying so much?

The Solution: A Smarter Network + Fiber Internet

We stepped in with a solution built for businesses that need both reliability and savings. We set up a modular, scalable Ubiquiti network—a system that grows as the business grows. Then, they replaced their overpriced cable with a fiber internet connection that costs $60 a month, for life. We should note that there was an initial installation of the network that required them to make a one-time investment, but all in all it was a significant cost savings.

The Results: Savings + Better Service

The impact was immediate:

• $490/month saved per month once the install was complete — which means nearly $6,000 every year back in the business’ pocket

• Reliable connectivity during peak nights

• Happy guests who enjoy faster WiFi and streaming without interruptions

• Simple, flat billing with no hidden fees

As the lounge manager put it:

“Switching to fiber freed up thousands of dollars a year that we can reinvest back into the business — all while getting better service than cable.”

The Bottom Line

For businesses like The Lift Off Lounge, switching to fiber isn’t just about faster speeds—it’s about smarter spending. With the right network in place, you get reliability, cost savings, faster support if needed, and an overall better customer experience.

Is your business still stuck paying too much for cable? Let’s talk about how much you could save by making the switch.