Broadband speed factors

Many factors affect the actual speed that you get from your business broadband connection.

• The distance between your home or premises and your local phone exchange
• The greater the distance you are from your exchange the slower it will be
• How busy the internet is

The speeds you enjoy depend upon the websites you are visiting and how busy they are. For example, during peak usage times in the evening you might notice your broadband for business connection slow down

• How many computers are sharing your broadband for business connection
• Running online software

File sharing software such as KAZAA and BIT TORRENTS can seriously slow down your connection

• Anti-virus and anti-spyware software

Viruses and spyware can slow your connection down. Ensure you have up-to-date protection at all times

• Connect your router correctly
• Fit micro-filters to all phone sockets

So that there is no interference with your broadband for business connection

• Plug your router into the master phone socket if possible