{"id":1333,"date":"2024-07-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/technology-for-small-businesses\/best-business-broadband-for-small-businesses\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T13:44:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T13:44:26","slug":"best-business-broadband-for-small-businesses","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/tech\/best-business-broadband-for-small-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Best business broadband deals for small businesses \u2013 top 5 for 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Business broadband is a level up from the options you can get for a home package. Whether you\u2019re just setting up your business or looking for a new deal, having reliable, affordable, and fast broadband is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you research your options, we\u2019ve looked at the latest industry data to compile a list of the best business broadband providers in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to see who comes out on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top business broadband providers \u2013 at a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re running your business from a commercial premises \u2013 of whatever size \u2013 then a reliable business broadband service is one of the first things you\u2019ll need to set up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how do you find the best business broadband provider<\/a>? Price and speed are going to be key considerations, but it\u2019s also important to look at customer service and reviews when making your decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide isn\u2019t intended for home-based businesses<\/a>, which use home broadband packages \u2013 however it might be an idea to see if your provider offers any \u2018add-ons\u2019 to strengthen your cyber security<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you\u2019re working from a business premises, there\u2019s nothing stopping you from using a commercial broadband provider instead of a business one. In fact, this will often be cheaper. However, you\u2019ll likely miss out on business-specific customer support and better hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the table below for a quick overview of some of the most well known  providers and the key features we ranked them on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download speeds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set up fee<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sky<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u00a327.95<\/strong> to \u00a347.50<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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76Mbps<\/strong> up to 500Mbps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option to flex up to 900Mbps<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a399<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Openreach install may apply<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Virgin Media<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a333<\/strong> to \u00a360<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(with discounts for the first six months)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

400Mbps<\/strong> up to 1,000Mbps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a350<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

minimum for each site \u2013 with the option to install it yourself for free<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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BT<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a324.95<\/strong> to \u00a344.95<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(new customers)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

76Mbps<\/strong> up to 900Mbps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a3100<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

one-off charge<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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TalkTalk<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a316.45<\/strong> to \u00a322.45<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Up to 17Mbps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a30<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(subject to site survey)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Vodafone<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a323<\/strong> to \u00a330.50<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Up to 900Mbps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a30<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(depending on plan)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

This article is intended as a guide and speeds will depend on what’s available in your area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compare business broadband options for your business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In no particular order, these are some of the main options for business broadband out there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sky Business<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sky Business<\/a> fibre broadband offers three packages at different price points and speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a range of superfast and ultrafast speeds depending on what you pay for. It operates on wifi 6, and you can connect up to 100 devices and set up a phone line with unlimited calls.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/svg> 1.3 Trustpilot score<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/svg> 5 Complaints to Ofcom*<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Contract length<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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24-36<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

months<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Packages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n