How does business broadband differ from a home connection?
While you might get what seems like similar advertised speeds, a business connection brings several benefits that we think are essential for any SME:
- Prioritised customer service and business-specific service-level agreements
- More reliable download speeds and better upload speeds
- A static IP address (making your connection more reliable)
- Enhanced security
- Access to additional phone services, including VOIP
If this all sounds like gobbledygook, Bionic’s connectivity experts can translate it all into plain English and help you figure out whether a small business broadband deal is the best option for you.
What business broadband providers does Bionic work with?
At Bionic, we work with business broadband providers that offer a wide range of products to meet the needs and budget of any business. Our trusted panel of suppliers also guarantee great service alongside competitive rates, to help keep your business connected.
- Daisy Communications – Award-winning B2B connectivity specialists with 88,000 commercial customers of all sizes and sectors, specialists in business VoIP and premium connectivity solutions.
- Focus Group – The UK’s leading B2B independent providers of business technology, specialists in VoIP.
- Plusnet – Broadband and phone provider with a UK based support team that’s available 24/7.
- TalkTalk Business – Communications provider for over 25 years with over 180,000 business customers.
- BT – The UK’s largest supplier of business broadband.
What types of business broadband are available?
There are two types of business broadband available:
- ADSL – This runs on the same copper cables as your business phone line. Although they can carry data efficiently up to a point, speeds slow down the further your business is from your local phone exchange. This type of connection is being phased out in preparation for the analogue switch off in 2025, which means you’ll need to switch to fibre at some point before then anyway.
- Fibre optic – These underground cables are made of plastic or glass and carry data much faster than their copper counterparts. This will become standard once copper cables are disconnected and discontinued. Find out more at our guide to fibre optic broadband.
The type of connection you need will depend upon the size and location of your business. Not only do speeds and connection types vary according to the area you work from, the number of people using the connection at any one time also has an impact.
Although an ADSL connection might be enough for your small business, we recommend making the switch to fibre to get better connection speeds and future-proof your business. Another impact of the analogue switch off is that your landline will need to be switched over to VoIP, which means phone calls will be made over an internet connection and not those old copper cables.
Why compare business broadband deals with Bionic?
A fixed price promise and unlimited packages
We only sell unlimited broadband packages - and have special unlimited everything packages for phone and phone and broadband - which means you never need to worry about being stung by extra charges for going over any usage limits.
We can also offer exclusive deals from our trusted suppliers who will never increase the price of your broadband and phone line during the life of your contract.
Don’t overpay for speed you don’t need or won’t get
Although we know that most businesses will benefit from Superfast and Ultrafast Fibre, our agents will provide a tailored recommendation based on your needs. We’ll also check the actual speed you’ll receive at your premises, rather than relying on a supplier marketing headline.
Never be without a connection
We understand how important it is for you to stay connected. Choose our optional 4G-powered WiFi hub and you’ll never be without a connection. Whether that’s while your new broadband is going live, or if there’s an outage, or when you have to travel away from your premises.
How to compare business broadband deals with Bionic
Get your business broadband sorted in three simple steps with Bionic:
1. Tell us what you need online - We use secure smart data to properly understand your needs and make sure we get the right broadband solution for your business.
2. Our experts will help you choose - We’ll help you choose the right business fibre, landline or mobile broadband over a short call.
3. You can leave the rest to us - If you decide to switch business broadband, we’ll take care of everything for you, and we’ll keep you informed every step of the way.
Can you get a broadband and phone line bundle?
Business connectivity is about more than upload speeds and download limits. It’s about finding the right solutions to keep your business connected 24/7.
If technology is important to how you do business, then a business phone and broadband package can offer you a cost-effective way to stay connected using different technologies.
Having the same provider for your business broadband and phone lines means you still get all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a business broadband deal, but with the added benefits of dedicated business phone numbers, additional landlines and priority customer support.
A combined business phone and broadband package isn’t for everyone, but a quick chat with Bionic’s connectivity experts will help you decide whether one of our broadband and phone deals offers the right solution for your business.