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Business internet is a connection built for a workplace: business terms, business support and options such as static IP addresses and backup lines. Simexa checks which providers actually serve each of your locations, compares fiber, cable, dedicated, fixed wireless and business 5G or LTE options side by side, and evaluates backup connectivity alongside your primary line, with installation coordinated around your hours.

Availability depends on your address, the provider, network coverage and product eligibility.

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Providers we compare

We compare business internet options across these providers. Which ones serve you depends on your address.

Brands we work with

Which of these serve you depends on your address. Provider names are trademarks of their owners. Simexa is independently owned and is not a subsidiary of any provider.

A storefront, a clinic and a warehouse rarely need the same connection, and they rarely have the same providers. Fiber may reach one site and stop a block short of the next, and a building in a business park may have different options from the shop across the road. National coverage maps are a starting point; the answer depends on each exact address.

We start from your list of locations, review provider availability information and public data such as the FCC National Broadband Map, and use the quoting platforms we have through our business distribution relationships to gather options from national carriers such as AT&T, Spectrum, Verizon, Frontier and T-Mobile for Business, plus regional and specialized providers. Then we lay out each option plainly: the connection type, advertised download and upload speeds, contract length, equipment, static IP options, support terms and what installation involves. Simexa adds no markup to the provider's pricing. You choose site by site with everything in front of you; we place the orders and coordinate installation with each provider, who handles activation and service support.

  • Business fiber

    Fiber connections for locations the provider's network reaches.

  • Business cable

    Widely available business plans over cable networks.

  • Fixed wireless

    A tower-to-antenna link for sites wired networks do not reach.

  • Dedicated internet access

    Capacity reserved for your site, typically over fiber, with a service level agreement.

  • Business 5G and LTE

    Cellular internet for primary or temporary sites, where the signal supports it.

  • Cellular failover and backup

    A second connection evaluated alongside your primary line, where available.

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    Every site compared

    Providers and plans checked location by location.

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    Installation around your hours

    Setup coordinated so your doors stay open.

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    Room to grow

    Add locations with the same team.

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    Share your locations

    One address or a full list.

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    Compare per site

    Providers, plans and terms.

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    Roll out

    Orders placed and installs coordinated with each provider.

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The full guideBusiness Internet, explainedHow it works, how the options compare and what to check before you sign.

How it works

Most business internet runs over the same kinds of networks that serve homes: fiber, cable, fixed wireless and satellite. What changes is the plan around the connection: how capacity is provided, the support you get, the terms you sign and the features your systems depend on.

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    Business broadband: shared capacity, business terms

    Business broadband plans share the provider's local network capacity with other customers in the area, the same way home plans do. The speeds are advertised as maximums or typical ranges, so performance can vary at busy times. In exchange they are widely available, quick to install and simple to buy, which is why most small and mid-sized sites start here.

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    Dedicated internet access: capacity reserved for you

    Dedicated internet access (often called DIA) reserves a set amount of capacity for your site, usually over fiber, with matching upload and download speeds and a service level agreement. It suits operations where the connection is critical, such as many users on cloud apps or hosted servers. It typically takes longer to install and is quoted per site, so we cover it in its own guide.

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    Uploads matter more at work

    Homes mostly download. Businesses also send: video meetings, cloud backups, point-of-sale and card transactions, security cameras streaming to the cloud and files going out to clients. Fiber is often symmetric, with uploads as fast as downloads. Cable, fixed wireless and satellite usually upload more slowly, which is worth checking against how each site works.

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    Static IP addresses

    Most connections receive an IP address that can change from time to time. A static IP stays the same, which some businesses need to host a server, run a VPN for remote staff, reach security cameras from outside, or let a vendor's system recognize the site. Many business plans offer one or a block of static IPs as an option, sometimes at an added cost.

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    Backup: a second path for when the first fails

    Any single connection can go down, whether from a cable cut, a power issue or an equipment fault. A backup line from a different provider or technology, such as fixed wireless or a cellular LTE or 5G connection, keeps essentials running. Federal contingency guidance advises that redundant links take physically separate paths, so one incident cannot take out both.

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    Several locations, one plan of action

    Each site gets its own check, because providers and technologies change from address to address. Keeping a single view of which provider serves which site, the contract dates and the support contacts saves time when something breaks, when a lease ends or when you open the next location.

Compare

How the main ways of connecting a business location usually compare. Your address, the provider and the plan decide the specifics.

  • Business fiber

    How it reaches you
    Glass strands to your building or street
    Uploads
    Often as fast as downloads
    Often a fit for
    Offices, clinics, cloud-heavy work
    Keep in mind
    Not built to every address; may need construction
  • Business cable

    How it reaches you
    Fiber to the area, coax to your building
    Uploads
    Usually lower than downloads
    Often a fit for
    Retail, restaurants, small offices
    Keep in mind
    Capacity shared with nearby customers
  • Fixed wireless

    How it reaches you
    Radio link from a tower to an antenna
    Uploads
    Usually lower than downloads
    Often a fit for
    Sites beyond wired networks, or as a backup
    Keep in mind
    Needs a clear path to the tower
  • Cellular (LTE or 5G)

    How it reaches you
    A mobile carrier's network to a router on site
    Uploads
    Varies with signal
    Often a fit for
    Backup lines, temporary or pop-up sites
    Keep in mind
    Speed varies with signal and network load
  • Satellite

    How it reaches you
    Dish to satellites overhead
    Uploads
    Usually lower than downloads
    Often a fit for
    Remote sites with no wired option
    Keep in mind
    Weather, obstructions and added delay

General characteristics, not guarantees. Availability, speeds and terms depend on each address, the provider and the plan.

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  • Independent, with more providers

    We work across national providers, regional networks and specialized suppliers, so you compare what serves your address instead of one carrier's offer.

  • No extra Simexa markup

    You get the plans and promotions available through the provider's channel. Provider taxes and service fees may still apply.

  • Quick help, in English or Spanish

    Immediate confirmation when you ask, and our team contacts you within 1 hour during business hours. We coordinate the order and setup with the provider.

Questions about this service

What is the difference between business and home internet?

Business plans usually run on the same networks as home plans but add business terms: options such as static IP addresses, business support lines, service agreements and contracts written for a company. Support hours and repair targets can also differ from home service. The details vary by provider and plan, so we compare them side by side for each site.

Should we choose business broadband or dedicated internet access?

Business broadband suits most small and mid-sized sites: it is widely available, quick to install and shares capacity with nearby customers. Dedicated internet access reserves capacity for your site, with matching upload and download speeds and a service level agreement, and suits operations that cannot work without the connection. It also usually takes longer to install, so we help you weigh both for each location.

Do we need a static IP address?

You may if you host a server, run a VPN for remote staff, access cameras or building systems from outside, or work with a vendor that only accepts traffic from known addresses. If everything you use is in the cloud, a standard dynamic address is often enough. We check whether each plan offers static IPs and on what terms.

How much speed does a business location need?

It depends on how many people and devices work at once and on what they do. Video meetings, cloud backups, security cameras and large file transfers call for more capacity, especially upload capacity, than email and card payments. Tell us how each site works and we point to the plans that fit without overbuying.

Can you set up backup internet for our business?

Yes. We evaluate backup connectivity alongside your primary internet, including business 5G and LTE, fixed wireless or a second wired line from a different provider, where available. For the backup to help, it should not share the same cable route or building entrance as the primary line. Whether the switch to backup is automatic depends on the router and service in the proposal, so we confirm that in writing; no setup can promise zero downtime.

Can you handle many locations at once?

Yes. We check each address, compare options per site and coordinate orders and installation scheduling across locations as one project. You also get a clear summary of which provider and plan was chosen for each site and the contract terms you agreed to.

Our building does not have fiber. What are our options?

A provider may be able to extend fiber to the building, which can involve construction, permits and landlord approval, and takes longer than a standard install. In the meantime, cable, fixed wireless or a cellular connection may serve the site. We check what each provider can do at your address and share their timelines as they confirm them.

Do we need the landlord's permission to install internet?

Often, yes, if the work involves new wiring, drilling, roof equipment or access to the building's telecom room. Many commercial leases address this, and some buildings already have providers in place. Raising it with your property manager early avoids delays on installation day.

Does Simexa charge a fee or add a markup?

No. Simexa adds no fee or markup to the provider's pricing; you see the plans and promotions available through each provider's sales channel. Provider taxes, equipment, installation and other service charges may still apply, and we list them in each quote. Need vendor documents to onboard us? We can provide a W-9, a certificate of insurance and applicable contract documents.

Who do we contact for support after installation?

Service, billing and technical support are with the provider you choose for each site. We place the order and coordinate setup with the provider, who handles installation, activation and service support. When you open a new location or a contract nears its end, request a new quote and we will compare options again.

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