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What are the benefits of business broadband?

A business broadband connection can be quite different to home broadband. Most businesses will need broadband, whether it’s for running a website, or accessing email.

Typically, a business broadband connection is set up to meet the increased demands of running a business, including:

  • Higher speeds to handle the extra bandwidth demand of a full office
  • Generous usage limits (often unlimited)
  • Competitive prices that aren’t that different to domestic plans

Do I need business broadband?

There’s a number of reasons why you might need a business broadband deal, like for:

  • Email use
  • Video calls
  • Website maintenance
  • Social media
  • Business or marketing tools
  • Research/web browsing

Internet for your business doesn’t have to be expensive. Depending on your needs, you could pick a tariff which isn’t that different in price than a domestic tariff.

Video calls help you to keep in touch with colleagues or customers without having to travel long distances for meetings.

Email use is often essential for customers, suppliers or other businesses to be able to stay in touch.

Website maintenance will be required from time to time if you have a website for your business.

Social media is used for most businesses. You’ll need internet access if you have social media accounts that need to be monitored and updated.

Business or marketing tools are likely to be web-based or need access to the internet.

Research/web browsing is part of many jobs. You and your staff may need access to the internet to do your job.

What are the benefits of business broadband?

  • Better bandwidth and download speeds with your own dedicated business broadband line for you and your customers.
  • Increased security and firewalls are usually included, helping to prevent attacks like computer viruses and system hacking.
  • More services like email servers and file transfer protocol (FTP), which wouldn’t be accessible with domestic lines, as you’d need a static IP address.

You might also be interested in:

Business Insurance

Provides protection for your business from financial losses.

Professional indemnity insurance

If your business gives professional advice to clients, then PI covers you in case your clients claim a service is inadequate.

Business car insurance

Covers you if you use your car for work, including travelling between offices or across the country.

Courier van insurance

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Fleet van insurance

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Business energy

Is different to domestic energy. Find and compare energy deals tailored to your business.

*Switching to a new broadband deal after your initial contract has ended could save you £187 (£187.72) a year. This calculation is based on the average 12-month out of contract cost calculated in July 2024 between Vodafone, BT, Virgin Media, NOW Broadband, Sky and Plusnet (£483.72), compared to the average cost of the most popular three new deals (NOW Broadband: Superfast at £264 per year, Virgin Media M125 Ultrafast Fibre  broadband only at £234 and Vodafone Fibre 2 at £312). Correct as of 13th August 2024.

Please note: Broadband providers may increase monthly prices in line with the retail or consumer price index each year during the length of your contract. Please refer to the individual broadband provider's terms and conditions before signing up.

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