Fiber to the Business: what it means for your office
What Fiber to the Business is, how it reaches your office, shop or branch, how it compares with other business internet, and what to ask when choosing a provider.
- Fiber to the Business brings a fiber connection straight to your office, shop or branch.
- It is faster and more reliable than copper or wireless business internet.
- An availability check confirms what your site can get before installation.
Reliable internet is now as essential to a business as electricity. Fiber to the Business is the connection most offices, shops and branches move to when copper or wireless can no longer keep up. Here is what it means and what to look for.
What is Fiber to the Business?
Fiber to the Business brings a fiber optic connection to your premises, so your office, shop or branch runs on fiber rather than copper or a wireless link. A small device converts the light signal for your business router, and your team connects by cable or Wi-Fi.
In a multi-tenant office block, fiber is usually brought into the building and connected to each office from there. In a standalone shop or office, it is run directly to your premises. Either way, the provider confirms the route during an availability check.
Why businesses move to fiber
- Speed: plans from around 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps, enough for video calls, cloud apps and every device on site.
- Symmetrical capacity: uploads are as fast as downloads, which matters for backups, cloud files and video.
- Reliability: fiber is not affected by weather or electrical interference the way copper and wireless are.
- Room to grow: you can upgrade speed without changing the physical connection.
What to ask a provider
- What speeds are available at my address?
- Is installation and a business router included?
- Can I get a static IP?
- Is there a backup line option, so the site stays online if the main line has a fault?
- What are the support hours and fault-repair times?
When you need more
For head offices, data centres and critical sites, consider a dedicated leased line instead. Read our guide on dark fiber and leased lines.
How Telxer can help
Extel provides Fiber to the Business for offices, shops and branches, from 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps, with a business router, installation and 24/7 support included. Extel also keeps your travelling staff online abroad with prepaid travel data eSIMs.
Frequently asked questions
What speeds can Fiber to the Business deliver?
Business fiber plans typically range from 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps, with symmetrical upload and download. The right speed depends on how many people and systems share the connection.
How do I know if my office can get it?
An availability check or site survey confirms whether fiber reaches your building and how it will be connected to your office.
Is Fiber to the Business the same as a leased line?
No. Fiber to the Business is a cost-effective service for everyday sites. A leased line is a dedicated, uncontended connection with a stronger SLA, used for head offices and critical sites.
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