Well, unsurprisingly, there’s a lot more to it than that, especially when it comes to making sure you’ve got the right package and support for your business broadband.

Business broadband means getting a package that is tailored to the needs of businesses of all different sizes, which can be very different to those of a regular home broadband user. It’s set up to deliver the service that is needed in workplaces like offices, where there can be hundreds of people using the internet at the same time. 

Home broadband packages cater to casual internet users, enabling seamless activities such as streaming movies, online gaming, virtual meetings, and remote work.

Business broadband offers the necessary speed to ensure smooth data transfers, video conferencing, and document sharing among all team members. It also includes enhanced support and quicker issue resolution, which are crucial for maintaining high productivity levels in a business environment.

For small businesses and home-based entrepreneurs, while it might be tempting to cut costs with a standard home broadband plan, opting for a business broadband package offers enhanced customer service and a range of solutions to fit your business needs.

A static IP address is another essential part of a business broadband package. An Internet Protocol address is the number assigned to you when you go online and for home users it changes every time you go online, whereas a static one stays the same and is linked directly to your account.

Why does my business need this? 

This is important for businesses because it means you can host your own web server for business files, websites and email accounts. It also makes it possible for staff to access applications and files remotely, something that became ever more essential since the start of the pandemic when remote working became part of all of our working lives.

As mentioned above, a business broadband plan includes a static IP, which means that you can host files and websites on your own dedicated server as well as managing email accounts. For most businesses this is important to ensure that these crucial and sensitive elements are kept secure and can be managed internally.

A VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) is a phone system based in the cloud that comes as part of our business broadband packages. It’s a much more efficient and flexible system for business phone calls than the traditional PBX (Private Branch eXchange) system because you can take calls anywhere with less money and hassle spent on physical hardware and maintenance.

Another key aspect of a business broadband package is the extranet. This is a private, controlled network for secure collaboration amongst colleagues, customers, suppliers, partners and other third parties. These can be portals for communicating with customers and suppliers as well as collaborative online workspaces and tools.

Cyber crime is a big problem for businesses of all sizes and for those without dedicated IT departments, getting security right is essential to protect your data. Our business broadband deals offer secure connectivity, protecting your PCs and data from viruses and attacks.

Ensuring that all areas of your office space have high speed broadband access is crucial, that’s why we offer tariffs for all types of businesses including . We’ve all been in workspaces where there was at least one meeting room where you could never get a good signal. Our team can work with you during installation to advise how many routers you will need and where they can be located to provide the very best broadband service.