Business broadband comparison

You can switch business broadband provider in three simple steps with Bionic:

• 1. Tell us about your business broadband needs online - We use smart data to avoid you having to answer endless questions.
• 2. We’ll speak to you to find the right broadband package - We’ll talk you through your options and answer any questions to help you choose the right package.
• 3. You can leave the rest to us - If you decide to switch business broadband with Bionic, we’ll take care of everything for you, and we’ll keep you informed every step of the way.

For more information, check out our guide on how to switch business broadband with Bionic.

The price of your business broadband package will vary based on your needs, but rest assured our experts will ensure you don’t overpay by talking you through the exact speeds you will receive at your premises.

There are three main things you should look for in a business broadband deal:

1. Speed – The only way to make sure you’re not overpaying for speeds you can’t get is to know the exact speeds that are available at your property. At Bionic, we base our quotes on the speeds you can get, not a supplier’s headline marketing figure.
2. Price – Our fixed price promise means your supplier will never increase the price of your broadband during the life of your contract.
3. Tailored options - We know that every business is different, so we tailor your broadband package to mee your exact needs, including things WiFi and VoIP if needed.

Most businesses can run smoothly with a dynamic IP address, which comes as standard with most broadband deals. But if your business needs its own network and wants to host its own website, email, VPN, and FTP server, then a static IP is best. For more information, check out our static IP address guide.

ISP stands for Internet Service Provider, which is simply a company that supplies your internet connection and services.

There are a number of things you can do to improve the WiFi signal in your office, including:

• Keep the router in a central location. Make sure it’s not kept in a cupboard and try to keep it away from external walls and other electrical equipment.
• Set up a separate guest WiFi for visitors to your office. This means they won’t interfere with business bandwidth and slow down connection speed for your staff.
• Upgrade your equipment. If your router isn’t quite cutting it, you might want to get a signal booster or upgraded router from your ISP.

The speeds you need will vary according to how you use the internet. If you have one user making VoIP calls, you’ll only need speeds of just 1 - 2Mbps. But you’ll need faster speeds if more people need to use the VoIP system at once.

For example, you might just need a basic connection for some activities such as running a payments system

If you’re streaming or transferring large files, you might want a superfast or ultrafast package.

Standard ADSL broadband connections carry data along copper wires, but fibre optic connections use glass or plastic wires that are faster at transmitting data. If you’re comparing business broadband, you should make the switch to fibre as soon as possible as the UK’s analogue phone network will be switched off by 2025, meaning the copper wires used by ADSL will no longer work.

Download limits and allowances do matter, as they can restrict the amount of work you can do online, including browsing, streaming and sharing files. At Bionic, we only offer unlimited deals, so you’ve no need to worry about limits and allowances.