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Lightning fast fibre broadband speeds to benefit thousands of firms Broadband speeds are set to triple for businesses in Birmingham. Working with its infrastructure partner Openreach, BT’s Enterprise business is it boosting the speed of its full fibre broadband service, with nearly 8,500 micro businesses able to access speeds of up to 900Mbps through the provider. Openreach is a wholly owned subsidiary of the BT Group, which maintains national telephone and broadband infrastructure. Telecommunications provider BT is also offering enhanced support for businesses alongside boosted broadband connections, via a new unit launching in Birmingham offering discounted full fibre packages for thousands of micro businesses.
‘The availability of our fastest business broadband speeds yet will grow over time as Openreach continues to expand’ The SoHo (Small/Single office, Home office) unit to focus on their digital and connectivity needs. The unit will provide dedicated support for small and micro-businesses buying its new Halo for business broadband bundles, with free expert set-up of equipment and advanced UKbased remote IT support.
Boosted broadband: BT is tripling speeds for business
A 4G back-up service will also be offered if there’s a problem with the fixed line, to ensure uninterrupted business connectivity. BT is also trialling new online tools which will make it easier for firms to run their own digital advertising campaigns. Sarah Walker, BT Enterprise business director for the Midlands, said: “By setting up this new unit we’re investing in the future of Birmingham’s smallest firms and start-ups which are the lifeblood of the local economy. I’m really proud that we’re creating this new unit at a time when their success has never been more important in securing the city’s future as it rebuilds after the toughest economic crisis in a generation. “In addition, we’re tripling the speed of full fibre broadband for businesses in Birmingham, with nearly 8,500 of the city’s smallest firms now able to access speeds of up to 900Mbps through BT. The availability of our fastest business broadband speeds yet will grow over time as Openreach continues to expand its full fibre footprint across the city.” BT says nearly a third of Birmingham small businesses (28 per cent) planned to move more of their operations online following lockdown restrictions easing, while 67 per cent would be more likely to adopt new technologies if they knew the technology industry provided training or support.
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