Business broadband pricing has never been more confusing — FTTC, FTTP, leased lines, 4G, Starlink. Here's what each costs and which is right for your budget.
📡 UK Business Broadband Prices by Connection Type — 2026
| Connection Type | Typical Speed | Typical Monthly Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTTC (fibre-to-cabinet) | Up to 80Mbps | £25–£45 | Small offices, low bandwidth |
| FTTP (full fibre) | Up to 1Gbps | £35–£85 | Most SMEs — recommended |
| Ethernet leased line | 100Mbps–10Gbps | £200–£1,500 | High-demand, SLA-critical |
| 4G/5G router | 50–300Mbps | £40–£80 | Remote sites, construction |
| Starlink Business | 100–500Mbps | £140+ | Rural, no fibre available |
| Private fibre | 1Gbps+ | £400–£2,000 | Multi-tenancy, business parks |
💼 Why Business Broadband Costs More Than Residential
- Static IP address: Usually included or £5–10/month extra. Essential for VoIP, remote access and server hosting.
- Enhanced SLA: Business products include faster fault response (next-working-day vs 3–5 days residential).
- Contention ratio: Business broadband is provisioned with lower contention than consumer products.
- Symmetric upload: Business FTTP products often offer higher upload speeds than the equivalent residential product.
- Support priority: Dedicated business support lines rather than consumer queues.
⏱️ The True Cost of Downtime
The question isn't just 'how much does broadband cost?' — it's 'how much does downtime cost?' For a 20-person office losing internet for a working day, the cost in lost productivity alone typically exceeds £2,000–£5,000. Adding 4G failover at £15–25/month is the cheapest insurance available.
🤝 Getting the Best Deal on Business Broadband
- Always ask for the full contract including price-rise clauses before signing.
- Check both Openreach and CityFibre availability at your postcode — you may have more options than you think.
- Going through a specialist reseller (like Telexico) gives you the same or better pricing than going direct, with better support.
- Consider bundling broadband with VoIP — single-supplier deals often save 15–20% vs buying separately.
Check live broadband availability and pricing at your postcode — both Openreach and CityFibre.
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