Business Internet / Broadband

Regardless of the type of business that you run, it’s more than likely that at least one area of your business requires some kind of broadband or internet for business purposes.

Whether you run a small bakery that uses tills that require an internet connection to work or you’re in charge of a huge corporate office that relies solely on the use of the internet for everyday work, broadband for business is more than likely an integral part of your company.

What is business broadband?

Business broadband works in pretty much the same way as domestic broadband and internet, but it is specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses who require the use of the internet to run their business.

Broadband packages for businesses are usually more expensive than home broadband packages, but they also usually include more features and extras to help you run your business more smoothly.

With business broadband, you’ll usually benefit from the following features when you take out a dedicated business internet package from a supplier:

• More security and safety when browsing the internet.
• Faster, more reliable and more consistent upload and download speeds.
• 24/7 customer support.
• The option to add on additional services and features so you can tailor your package to your business needs.
• A static IP address - this is essential if you have a business website and an email address with your business domain name.

What types of business broadband are available?

There are two main types of business broadband available from different internet suppliers; ADSL and Fibre.

An Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) is usually used for smaller businesses as it uses the same line as your landline phone. This type of business broadband is usually available almost everywhere in the country so it’s a great option for almost every type of small business.

Business Fibre broadband is typically much faster than ADSL and it requires the use of fibre optic cables that are underground and are made of plastic or glass. While it’s much faster than ADSL, it’s unfortunately not available everywhere just yet, which makes it less accessible for businesses to use.

Why do I need business broadband?

If you run your business from your home or if you operate a very small business, you may be tempted to skip a dedicated business broadband package altogether and simply use your home broadband services for business purposes.

While this is perfectly acceptable to do in the short term, if your business starts expanding or you move to a dedicated office building, you’ll likely want to make the switch to business broadband.

Having a dedicated business broadband package is beneficial for numerous reasons. Firstly, it grants you access to safe and fast internet so that you can run your business online, access your company emails and ensure that your business’ website is running smoothly. You’ll also likely benefit from a better internet connection and faster download and upload speeds as providers tend to prioritise business broadband traffic over residential users, so your business won’t be affected by times with high volumes of internet usage and traffic.

It can also act as an additional safety feature for your business as many business broadband packages come with additional security features as standard.

Can I get a business broadband and phone package?

Some providers for businesses also offer business broadband and phone bundles in one package deal so that you have both services under one package with one provider.

Of course, it’s entirely your choice as to whether you want to take advantage of this option if it’s something your broadband provider offers, but it’s certainly worth asking us to look into for your business as it can often be much cheaper to have both services in one package.

How much is business broadband?

Business broadband is typically more expensive than residential broadband as it is usually more comprehensive and offers faster internet speeds, more secure and reliable connections and additional features that aren’t usually offered with residential packages.

The cost of business broadband depends on numerous factors such as the size of your business and how much data your business requires as well as the location of your business (this affects internet availability and speed) and any extras you want to add to your package.

Why compare business broadband packages?

Comparing business broadband packages and deals from different providers allows you to see which provider will work best for you and your business.

As a business owner, you’ll always be on the lookout for ways to save money and switching business broadband providers could help you do just that.

Before we start comparing quotes and deals from different providers for you, it’s important for us to know your priorities when it comes to receiving business broadband. You need to think about how much data your business typically downloads and uploads, as well as how much your business will use the internet to determine how much data you’ll require.

You also need to think about how important fast internet is to your business and if you rely heavily on the use of the internet for your business, it’s important that we find the best business broadband package that offers numerous features at a reasonable price.

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