By Nathaniel Dalby on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Sky Business has partnered up with Small Business to take you through what you should be looking for in your business broadband provider and package.
Cost of contract and hidden fees
The cost of your broadband is, of course, one of your primary concerns when you begin to look at bundles. When looking at the cost, it will likely be broken down into a monthly fee that runs for a minimum contract (which is usually 24 months but can vary).
Some providers offer month-to-month broadband which you can cancel any time, but for business broadband, you’re more likely to need a contract. Sometimes price increases can occur in the middle of your contract, but planned legislation from the UK government could soon put an end to this.
The UK broadband industry is incredibly competitive, so make sure you’re always comparing prices as you go before you settle on a specific bundle.
Download and upload speeds
Other than cost, speed is the most important number for broadband deals. Most businesses these days require a decent level of speed, which generally means 100Mbps and over.
Thankfully, providers have realised this and rarely feature speeds under