Plusnet Business

For business broadband, Plusnet offers a wide variety of options, with both ADSL and fibre connections available.  With ADSL you can get up to 17Mbps, although it is likely to be slower due to external factors such as local web traffic, and with the fibre deals you can get a superfast connection up to 76Mbps.

You can choose from different usage allowances, including uncapped which is ideal for a heavily used superfast business package, and the contracts are usually a 24-month commitment.  You can take calls with some packages, and for line rental you’ll find Plusnet is extremely competitive if you choose the saver option, where you get a discount for paying upfront.

You’ll get a wireless router, giving you web access on multiple devices.  This is usually included as part of the Plusnet Business package.

The wireless router gives you encrypted access as well, ensuring that others cannot use the web connection without a password.

Plusnet offers an excellent Business Support Team 24/7, available to assist 24/7.  There is also detailed help on the website, and the option to self-serve your account online.

Under new rules, switching provider is simple.  All you need to do is check that you can get the service at your postcode, then place your order, and then Plusnet should organise the switch for you.

Line rental is charged from £12.50 a month, making it extremely competitive.  You will be charged more if you’re not paying by direct debit.

There are different packages available, but you will get a router included, as well as 24/7 customer support.  Maximum download speeds vary depending on whether you have chosen fibre or standard broadband.

Plusnet SafeGuard is included, letting you filter web content, and a static IP address is also an option.

As a Plusnet Business customer you can choose from 1-, 12- and 24-month contracts.

Availability is going to be down to your location; if you are not in an area with a fibre network installed then you won’t be able to take a fibre package, and this is out of the provider’s hands.  Standard broadband is more widely available, as it uses the copper phone line to connect, but again your location may affect whether this is an option.

What is Plusnet Business Fibre?

Plusnet Business Fibre uses Plusnet’s fibre-optic broadband service, offering business customers consistent, superfast download speeds. Fibre-optic broadband is much quicker and more efficient than the standard, copper-based service.

You can benefit from faster downloading, slicker web browsing and seamless streaming, and you’ll find that actual speeds are usually very close to the advertised maximum possible.

How fast is Plusnet Business broadband?

Plusnet offers up to 76Mbps for Business Fibre, whilst the standard business broadband allows up to 17Mbps.

With standard broadband, you can expect your average speed to be consistently less than the maximum available, because factors such as distance from exchange and local web traffic slow things down.

However, with fibre-optic you can expect consistently superfast speeds thanks to the advanced fibre-optic technology.

What is unlimited broadband?

If you have a broadband limit in place, then each time you load a web page, stream content or download files, you are using up your monthly allowance. Unlimited broadband gives you and your business uncapped usage every month.