Internet that keeps your business connected.
Fibre, fixed LTE and 5G, backup connections and managed Wi-Fi from LCS, planned around your premises and the way your business works.
What is business connectivity?
Business connectivity is more than an internet line. It is the connection into your premises, the backup that takes over if that connection drops, and the network that carries it to every desk, phone and camera in your office.
Your phone system, cloud applications, email, CCTV monitoring and backups all depend on it. For this reason, planning these parts together gives your team a dependable connection for the work they do every day. LCS Office Automation provides all three: the main connection, the backup link and the office network.
Your connection at a glance
Main connection
Business fibre, or fixed LTE or 5G where fibre is not available.
Backup connection
A second link that keeps you online if the main line goes down.
Office network
Routers, switches and Wi-Fi that reach every part of your premises.
Business connectivity services from LCS
Each option is explained by the need it addresses, what LCS provides and the practical benefit.
Business fibre
Your team relies on fast, stable internet for calls, cloud applications and file sharing.
How LCS helps: Business fibre connections for your premises, where fibre is available at your address.
The benefit: High-capacity, consistent internet for day-to-day business.
Fixed LTE and 5G
Fibre is not available at every address, and some businesses need a connection quickly.
How LCS helps: Fixed LTE and 5G business internet, based on the coverage available at your premises.
The benefit: Wireless business internet where fibre is not an option.
Backup and failover
When your only connection goes down, calls, email and card machines can stop with it.
How LCS helps: A second connection, such as LTE or 5G alongside fibre, set up to take over when the main line drops.
The benefit: Less disruption to your business during an outage.
Managed routers and Wi-Fi
Weak Wi-Fi and unmanaged equipment slow everyone down.
How LCS helps: Supply, setup and management of routers, switches and Wi-Fi for your office.
The benefit: Reliable coverage across your premises, with one provider looking after it.
Fibre vs fixed LTE vs 5G
How the main business connection types compare.
| Business fibre | Fixed LTE | 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it connects | A fibre-optic cable into your premises | The mobile network (4G/LTE) | The mobile network (5G) |
| Availability | Where fibre is installed in your area | Where LTE coverage reaches your address | Where 5G coverage reaches your address |
| Consistency | Typically the most consistent option | Can vary with signal strength and network demand | Can vary with signal strength and network demand |
| Installation | Needs a fibre line to your premises | A router with a SIM; no cable to your premises | A router with a SIM; no cable to your premises |
| Common use | Main business connection | Main connection where fibre is not available, or backup | Main or backup connection where coverage is good |
General characteristics. Availability and performance depend on your address and the network provider.
Choosing the right business connectivity
In practice, a few questions shape the right setup for your business.
01
Check what is available at your address
Fibre availability and LTE or 5G coverage vary from one address to the next. As a result, your location determines which options are possible.
02
Consider what runs on your connection
Hosted PBX calls, cloud applications, CCTV monitoring and backups all use your connection. Therefore, the number of users and systems guides the speed you need.
03
Plan for downtime
Decide what must keep working if your main line fails, and whether a backup connection should take over automatically.
Your connection and everything that runs on it
LCS also provides the services that depend on your internet connection, so your connectivity can be planned around them from the start.
How to get connected
A straightforward process, starting with your address and your requirements.
01
Share your address and needs
Tell LCS where your premises are, how many people use the connection and what runs on it.
02
Review the available options
Discuss the connection types available at your address and whether you need a backup link.
03
Receive a tailored quotation
Get a quotation for the connection and equipment that suit your business.
Business connectivity questions
Straightforward answers about business internet.
Is fibre available at our premises?
Fibre availability depends on your address. Share your location with LCS to find out which fibre, LTE and 5G options are available to you.
What is the difference between fibre and fixed LTE or 5G?
Fibre uses a physical cable into your premises and is typically the most consistent option. In contrast, fixed LTE and 5G are wireless connections that use the mobile network, which makes them useful where fibre is not available or as a backup.
Why would we need a backup connection?
If your only connection goes down, everything that depends on it stops, including calls on a hosted phone system. However, a backup link can keep your business online while your provider restores the main line.
Can you set up our office Wi-Fi?
Yes. LCS supplies, sets up and manages routers, switches and Wi-Fi for business premises.
Will our connection support Hosted PBX?
Hosted PBX needs a stable connection with enough capacity for your call volume. LCS can plan your connection and phone system together.
How much does business connectivity cost?
Pricing depends on the connection type, speed and what is available at your address. Contact LCS for a tailored quotation.
Let’s get your business connected.
Tell LCS your address and what your business needs from its connection.