If you run a small business from home you might use standard consumer broadband and get along with it fine. Broadband is simply a connection to the internet, after all, but there are some advantages of switching to a dedicated business broadband package.
On the face of it, these plans aren’t too different from normal home broadband. The price tends to be slightly more than the equivalent consumer broadband, but in return you’ll receive better customer support, quicker repairs and guaranteed minimum uptime.
This means business broadband is more reliable, so you’re much less likely to end up in a situation where you can’t run your company because your internet is down.
If broadband is absolutely critical to your business, it’s worth looking at plans that include 4G backup, or offer it as a bolt-on option. If your main broadband connection fails, the service will automatically switch to 4G – the same mobile data connection your phone uses – which ensures your devices are always connected.
Even when on 4G, the connection is still routed via Wi-Fi, so all your devices will continue to have a connection even if they themselves don’t have 4G (or 5G).
Where to find business broadband deals
For the latest offers, here are all the main providers:
- BT
- Community Fibre – London
- EE
- O2
- Plusnet
- Sky
- TalkTalk
- Virgin Media
- Vodafone
You can also find deals on broadband by entering your postcode below.
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Author: Jim Martin, Executive Editor
Jim has been testing and reviewing products for over 20 years. His main beats include VPN services and antivirus. He also covers smart home tech, mesh Wi-Fi and electric bikes.