Compare Business Broadband
Find the right connectivity for your business. Compare fibre, leased lines and SoGEA packages from leading UK providers — free and no obligation.
Reliable, fast broadband is no longer a luxury for businesses — it is essential infrastructure. From cloud-based accounting and CRM systems to video conferencing and VoIP phone calls, almost every aspect of modern business depends on connectivity. Yet many UK businesses are still on packages that do not match their needs, either overpaying for bandwidth they do not use or struggling with speeds that cannot support their team.
Types of business broadband
Leased lines
A leased line is a dedicated, uncontended connection between your premises and the provider's network. Unlike standard broadband, the bandwidth is exclusively yours — nobody else shares it. This means you get guaranteed symmetric speeds (the same upload and download), typically from 100Mbps to 10Gbps. Leased lines come with strict SLAs guaranteeing 99.9% or 99.95% uptime, and fault repair times of 4–6 hours. They are ideal for businesses with 20+ staff, those running mission-critical cloud applications, or any company where downtime has a direct cost. Prices start from around £200/month for 100Mbps, dropping significantly on longer contracts.
FTTP business
Full Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) delivers broadband over a fibre optic cable directly to your building, with no copper in the last mile. Business FTTP packages typically offer speeds from 80Mbps to 1Gbps, with better upload speeds than standard consumer fibre. They cost significantly less than leased lines — typically £30–£80/month — while still delivering excellent performance. The trade-off is that the connection is contended (shared with other users on the same exchange), so speeds may dip during peak times, and SLAs are less stringent than leased lines.
SoGEA (Single Order Generic Ethernet Access)
SoGEA is the replacement for traditional ADSL and FTTC broadband. It delivers broadband over the Openreach network without needing a traditional phone line, which simplifies installation and reduces costs. SoGEA packages offer speeds up to 80Mbps download and 20Mbps upload, making them suitable for small businesses with fewer than 10 employees. They are the most affordable option, typically £20–£35/month, and are available at most UK business premises.
Choosing the right package
The right broadband package depends on three factors: the number of concurrent users, what they are doing online, and how critical uninterrupted connectivity is to your operations. A three-person consultancy doing email and web browsing has very different needs from a 50-person design agency uploading large files and running constant video calls.
As a starting point, allow 10Mbps per employee for standard office use and 25Mbps per employee for bandwidth-intensive work. Then factor in redundancy: if your business cannot function without internet, consider a secondary connection from a different provider as a failover, or invest in a leased line with a guaranteed SLA.
Upload speed is often overlooked but increasingly important. Consumer broadband typically offers 10–20Mbps upload even on fast packages. Business fibre and leased lines offer much higher upload speeds, which matters for cloud backups, video conferencing, VoIP quality and sending large files. If your team relies on any of these, prioritise a package with strong upload performance.
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Why comparing matters
Average SME broadband cost
The average UK small business spends around £35 per month on broadband. Comparing can often find faster packages at a similar or lower price.
Recommended for 10+ staff
Businesses with 10 or more employees typically need at least 100Mbps download speed for smooth day-to-day operations and video calls.
Staff: SoGEA is usually enough
Micro businesses with 1–5 employees can often get by with an affordable SoGEA or basic fibre package at £20–£30/month.
Leased line uptime SLA
Leased lines guarantee 99.9% or higher uptime with rapid fault repair — essential for businesses where downtime costs money.
Business broadband FAQs
Business broadband typically offers faster upload speeds, static IP addresses, priority fault repair (often same-day or next-business-day), service level agreements (SLAs) guaranteeing uptime, and no traffic management during peak hours. Residential broadband is cheaper but does not include these business-critical features.
Leased lines provide dedicated, uncontended bandwidth — meaning your speed is guaranteed and not shared with other users. They are ideal for businesses with 20+ employees, those running cloud-based applications, or any company where downtime would be costly. For smaller businesses, FTTP business or SoGEA packages usually provide sufficient speed at a fraction of the cost.
Basic business broadband packages start from around £20–£25 per month. Fibre packages with faster speeds and better SLAs typically cost £30–£60 per month. Leased lines start from around £200 per month for 100Mbps symmetric, rising to £500+ for gigabit connections. The right choice depends on your team size, usage patterns and reliability requirements.
As a rule of thumb, allow 10Mbps per employee for general office use (email, web browsing, cloud apps). For video conferencing-heavy businesses, allow 25Mbps per concurrent video user. A business with 5 employees doing general office work needs at least 50Mbps. A 20-person office with heavy video use may need 200Mbps or more. Upload speed matters too — especially for cloud backups and video calls.