BT Business offers free mobile broadband
Small businesses get internet access on the move for free
BT Business today launches the first broadband packages to offer small businesses mobile broadband as part of an all-inclusive option that enables them to connect on the move for free.
BT Business Total Broadband options 2 and 3 will now include a mobile broadband connection at no extra charge, delivering a complete broadband experience inside and outside the office for businesses.
Connecting is simple as BT's new Access Manager software enables businesses to automatically access a fast and reliable network, whether via BT Openzone Wi-Fi hotspots or mobile networks (GPRS/3G/HSDPA/HSUPA).
With access to the best available networks, businesses will have the flexibility to be connected to the information they need to run their business when they are out and about.
Bill Murphy, managing director of BT Business, said: "Free mobile broadband for businesses has arrived. It brings together the complementary worlds of 3G, Wi-Fi and fixed-line broadband for customers in a truly powerful converged offering.
"We are focused on giving customers better value and greater flexibility in the face of the tougher business climate. Our new broadband packages achieve this, providing the fast and reliable broadband experience they expect from BT when on the move. We already deliver business-grade broadband with 99.99 per cent reliability for one in three small businesses in the UK, and now we're taking this experience on the move."
BT Business Total Broadband customers eligible for free mobile broadband can use the stylish plug and play USB data stick to make a fast, secure and easy connection to the mobile network, as well as at a choice of over 100,000 BT hotspots in the UK and Ireland with 2,000 BT Openzone minutes included in the offer. These can be used to connect at popular locations including airports, railway stations, leading hotel chains, motorway service stations, coffee shops, marinas and extensive coverage across 12 major city centres.
This is equivalent to spending more than three full working days at a Wi-Fi hotspot in a given month, providing great value. When out of Wi-Fi coverage there is a 1GB monthly download allowance to support, for example, browsing the internet. The mobile broadband offer features speeds of up to 7.2MBp/s over mobile networks and BT Access Manager will enable users to monitor both their Wi-Fi and data usage.
BT Business Mobile Broadband is also available as a standalone option with clear and simple pricing of £17.50 a month (excluding VAT). This provides unlimited use of both Wi-Fi and mobile networks.
Customers looking for a choice of extra roaming and overseas locations to log on, can also choose from four, great value BT Openzone tariffs, providing Wi-Fi access at thousands of popular hotspots.
BT Business Total Broadband has a variety of packages to suit the needs of every business user. For more details, see below:
| BT Business Total Broadband Options | Broadband Option 1 | Broadband Option 2 | Broadband Option 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Per Month (on a 24 month term) | £15 | £26.99 | £40.50 |
| Fixed line Download Limit | 10GB | Unlimited* | Unlimited* |
| BT Business Mobile Broadband | Unlimited* usage available for £17.50 per month | One Mobile Broadband USB stick per contract - 1GB usage 2,000 BT Openzone minutes |
One Mobile Broadband USB stick per contract - 1GB usage 2,000 BT Openzone minutes |
| Wireless Router | £79 or £59 online exc. VAT | Included | Included |
| Security | Anti Virus and Anti Spam | Anti Virus and Anti Spam | Internet Security Pack for 5 PCs |
| Support | 24/7 UK-based Freefone Support | 24/7 UK-based Freefone Support | 24/7 UK-based Freefone Support IT Support Manager - allows our IT experts to help fix problems remotely, no need to call out an engineer |
* Subject to fair usage policy