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Internet for your business

Picks by business type, with prices checked monthly.Updated Oct 4, 2026
Short answer
Most small businesses should get business fiber (AT&T from $60/mo includes 5G backup) and add a cheap backup line if downtime costs you sales. You only need dedicated internet if you need guaranteed uptime in writing.

What kind of business?

Small office

5–25 people, cloud apps, video callsOur pickAT&T Business Fiberfrom $60/moBest business internet for a small office →

Retail & storefront

POS, card readers, guest Wi-FiOur pickSpectrum Businessfrom $65/moThe best internet for retail & storefronts →

Clinic & healthcare

Records, telehealth, uptimeOur pickFiber + 5G backupfrom $95/moThe best internet for healthcare & clinics →

Hotel & hospitality

Many guests, many devicesOur pickDedicated internetby quoteThe best internet for hotels & hospitality →
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Backup, SLAs and the technical stuff

Updated Oct 4Business internet failover & backup
Short answerBackup lines from $35/mo; some plans include it
Does your business need a static IP or SLA?
Short answerStatic IP for servers and cameras; SLA if downtime costs money
Dedicated internet access (DIA), explained
Short answerGuaranteed bandwidth and uptime, priced by quote
Business vs. residential internet
Short answerPay for business if you need an SLA, static IP or priority support
Business VoIP: what your internet needs
Short answerAbout 100 Kbps per call, and steady uploads
Small-business tech setup checklist
Short answerInternet, Wi-Fi, backup, security and phones, step by step

More guides

Business internet referral programsHow to set up automatic internet failover (multi-WAN)

Frequently asked

Does my business need a static IP?

Only if people or devices need to reach your network from outside: a server, security cameras, remote desktop or some VoIP systems. Otherwise the regular dynamic IP that comes with your plan is fine. See static IPs and SLAs.

How much upload speed does a small business need?

About 100 Kbps per VoIP call, a few Mbps per video call, and more for cloud backups and file sharing. Fiber has matching upload speeds, which helps most. See business VoIP.

What should a small business set up besides internet?

Business-grade Wi-Fi with a separate guest network, a backup connection, a firewall, and a phone system. Our tech setup checklist walks through each step.

When do I need dedicated internet access?

When you need guaranteed bandwidth and uptime in writing, such as for a hotel, clinic or multi-site office. It is priced by quote.