Christian M. 4 min read

Business broadband glossary

This glossary aims to help any employer or employee navigate the jargon-filled world of business broadband.

It’s presented in alphabetical order:

5G Business Broadband: A high-speed broadband option that leverages the latest 5G technology for faster data transmission.
5G Private Networks: Dedicated 5G networks provide businesses with secure and reliable wireless connectivity.
ADSL Broadband: A type of broadband using existing telephone lines to deliver internet access, typically offering the slowest speeds.
Business Website Hosting: Services that allow businesses to host their websites.
Bandwidth Throttling: A business broadband provider’s intentional slowing down of internet speeds.
Broadband Redundancy: Measures to ensure continuous broadband service in case the primary connection fails.
Business Broadband Speeds: The amount of data that can be transferred per second through a connection, in Mbps.
bOnline Business Broadband: Business broadband services offered by bOnline, tailored to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Business Broadband Contracts: Agreements between businesses and internet service providers outlining the terms and conditions of broadband service.
Business Broadband Hub: A platform to help businesses find the best broadband deals.
Business Broadband vs Residential: A comparison between broadband services for businesses and residential customers.
Business Broadband without Landline: Broadband services that don’t require a traditional phone line.
Business Broadband Routers: Routers are designed to provide businesses with reliable and high-speed internet connectivity.
Cable Broadband: A broadband service delivered via Virgin’s co-axial cable television infrastructure, offering high-speed internet.
Cloud Storage: Online storage solutions allow businesses to store and access data remotely via the internet.
Compare Business Broadband: A comparison tool to help businesses find the best broadband deals based on their specific needs.
Cybersecurity Compliance: Ensuring business operations meet cybersecurity regulations and standards.
Cybersecurity Essentials: Fundamental practices and tools necessary for businesses to protect their digital assets.
Cybersecurity Software: Software solutions that protect businesses from cyber threats and data breaches.
Cyberattack Survival: Strategies and tools businesses can use to recover from a cyberattack.
Cybersecurity Threats: The various online threats can jeopardise a business’s data and operations.
Daisy Communications: A UK business broadband provider.
Dynamic IP Address: An IP address that changes periodically. It’s the default most of us use.
Dongles: Portable devices that provide internet access by connecting to a USB port, often used for mobile broadband.
Fibre Optic Broadband: High-speed broadband service delivered using both fibre-optic cables and copper wires.
FTTP vs FTTC: A comparison between Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) and Fibre to the Cabinet (FTTC) broadband technologies.
Full Fibre Business Broadband: The fastest broadband connection using fibre-optic cables throughout the journey.
GFast Broadband: An advanced broadband technology providing faster speeds over existing copper lines.
Guest Wi-Fi: A separate network businesses can offer visitors, keeping the leading network secure.
Gigabit Internet: Ultra-fast internet connections capable of delivering speeds of 1Gbps or more (Full-fibre, 5G or cable only).
Hyperoptic Business Broadband: A provider offering high-speed fibre broadband tailored for businesses.
Is 5G Faster than Fibre Broadband? A comparison between 5G and fibre broadband speeds and performance.
KCOM: A UK-based telecommunications provider offering broadband and other services to Hull and the nearby area.
Latency: A broadband performance measurement; The time delay between a user’s action and the response from the network.
Leased Line Broadband: A dedicated, private broadband connection offering businesses the highest speeds and reliability.
Onebill Business Broadband: A UK broadband provider specialising in businesses.
OneWeb: A global communication company aiming to deliver broadband internet via satellite.
Openreach: The organisation responsible for maintaining the UK’s broadband network infrastructure.
Project Management Software: Tools designed to help businesses plan, execute, and manage projects efficiently.
PSTN Switch-Off: The planned shutdown of the Public Switched Telephone Network in favour of digital alternatives.
SD-WAN: A technology that simplifies managing and operating a wide area network (WAN) for multi-premise businesses.
Service Level Agreements: Contracts between service providers and customers define the expected level of service.
Sky Business Broadband: One of the biggest UK business broadband providers.
Small Business Broadband: Broadband services are specifically designed to meet the needs of small businesses.
SoGEA Broadband: Single Order Generic Ethernet Access, a broadband service that doesn’t require a traditional phone line.
Scalability for Business Broadband: The ability of a broadband service to grow and adapt to the increasing needs of a business.
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP): A communication protocol underlying all voice and video calls.
Supply Chain Management Software: Tools that help businesses manage and streamline their supply chains.
Starlink: A satellite internet constellation project developed by SpaceX to provide high-speed broadband globally.
Switch Broadband Provider: A step-by-step guide for businesses on changing their broadband provider with minimal disruption.
Static IP Address: An IP address that remains constant and is often used by businesses for hosting websites and remote access.
TalkTalk Business Broadband: One of the biggest UK business broadband providers.
Virgin Media Broadband: One of the biggest UK business broadband providers.
Vodafone Business Broadband: Broadband services provided by Vodafone, designed for business use.
VPN: Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) allow remote business employees to connect securely to the network.
XLN Business Broadband: Broadband packages are specifically designed for small businesses and are offered by XLN.
Zero Trust Network Access: A security framework requiring strict verification for every user and device attempting to access a network.