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Broadband for businesses

Benefits

Enjoy a Gigabit-capable ultrafast online business experience

Gigabit-capable connectivity will have a big impact for any business. It provides an opportunity to improve the way you operate, adopt new digital technologies that can help you reduce costs and increase profit leading to a competitive advantage over others in the market place. There are so many tools and services at your fingertips, the list is endless!

Top 5 benefits taking up a gigabit-capable broadband service could bring to your business:

Work collaboratively in real time – upload, download, back-up and access data faster.
Work from anywhere - working from home or on the move can be seamless and easy.
Reduce costs – use cost effective technology i.e. cloud computing and internet telephony.
Grow your business – access new markets and connect to and interact with new customers and suppliers.
Promote your business – faster broadband opens up the world of digital marketing.

To check if you can get Gigabit-capable broadband, follow the 3 easy steps below.

How to get improved broadband connectivity

Step 1 Check your postcode

Check your postcode to see if you are already able to get Gigabit-capable broadband. If not, you may be eligible for the Gigabit Voucher Scheme, so move on to Step 2

Step 2 Check Gigabit Voucher Scheme eligibility

Check if you are eligible for the Gigabit Voucher Scheme. If not, move on to Step 3

Step 3 Check USO

Every home and business in the UK has the legal right to request a decent, affordable broadband connection, so follow this link to the Ofcom website for further information about this.

Can I get Gigabit-capable Broadband?

To find out if Gigabit-capable broadband is available you can check your postcode here. You can choose to upgrade with any internet service provider in your area so be sure to shop around to find the best deal.

Already gone gigabit-capable?

Businesses who have already got Gigabit-capable broadband love it and who can blame them. If your business is one of these, would you be prepared to share your gigabit-capable story to help others connect? We would love to hear from you!

UK Gigabit Broadband Voucher

This national scheme provides future-proof Gigabit-capable connections for businesses and the homes around them. Businesses can claim up to £3,500 against the cost of connection either individually or as part of a group project. Residents can benefit from the scheme as part of a group project which also includes businesses, and can claim for a voucher of up to a value of £1,500. The Council also funds a parallel top-up scheme, available as part of the gigabit voucher scheme, that could double the funding contribution if specific criteria are met such as the premises rurality and the current available Internet speeds. In some cases, residents/businesses may be required to contribute some funding to the work if the voucher funding does not sufficiently offset commercial delivery costs.

UK Gigabit Broadband Voucher website