The Best Broadband for Working From Home

Don’t you hate it when slow broadband brings your important work Zoom meeting to a grinding halt? 

You apologise to your boss. You hastily log out then log back in. But eventually you decide that maybe you’ll just switch your camera off after all... Perhaps it’s time to switch broadband? 

The anywhere office
Broadband has brought huge changes to how and where people work. One of the most significant is the rise in home working which, for many, provides invaluable flexibility, and helps put work and home life back in balance. 

Staying connected 
However, without the right broadband, working from home can be a headache. Employers expect the same level of engagement and involvement as office-based colleagues. Which includes easy access to files and full participation in meetings. This demands fast, stable and high-quality broadband connection – something which full-fibre networks such as Lightspeed can offer. 

Getting reliable ‘face time’. 
Video calls are a staple part of home working. But to avoid meetings being overtaken by buffering or other disruptive technical glitches, a reliable broadband connection is critical. 

Traditional broadband that relies on copper wire can find itself vulnerable to external interference, such as bad weather or electrical currents near to the cables. A huge advantage of fibre technology is that the risk of interference is almost eliminated. 

Accessing files, documents and content. 
When working with large and complex files, or high-resolution imagery and video content, a slow or unreliable connection can seriously impede productivity. Full fibre broadband is vastly more efficient and reliable than its traditional counterpart at handling large, ‘heavy’ files. So it’s important to figure out who’s the best broadband provider for your specific needs. 

Fast download. Fast upload too. 
Traditional broadband often means upload speeds are much slower than download speeds. It’s called bandwidth asymmetry, and can be caused by factors including networks prioritising download speeds, or connection sharing. Many fibre networks, including LightSpeed, offer matching upload and download speeds, meaning much easier and faster file-sharing. Why not do a broadband comparison and find out if we’re available in your area? 

Avoiding household friction! 
Many home workers using a traditional connection will understand the constant ‘battle for bandwidth’. With the kids streaming videos or gaming, and other smart connected devices around the home, an important client or supplier call can suddenly buffer or freeze. A simple broadband speed test can show you what speed you’re actually getting, and help you figure out what speed you need. 

Happily, a full fibre connection, such as those offered by LightSpeed, can make these difficulties a thing of the past. Its vastly quicker speeds With more than enough available-bandwidth to go around, it can handle multiple connected devices at once, leading to a more harmonious household. 

Future-proofing.
A final benefit of a fast full fibre connection for home working is that, as the progress of technology continues to accelerate, and data consumption inexorably rises, fibre can rise to meet the challenge. And while today’s incredible broadband speeds are impressive – including LightSpeed’s 2Gbps connection that allows the download of a 1Gb in around four seconds – there is even more to come! 

LightSpeed. Home working for pro’s!
As you can see, there are plenty of ways a full fibre connection can help make home working a simple, efficient and streamlined process. At LightSpeed we offer packages to suit all needs and budgets, as well as useful additional services and friendly, UK-based customer service. We’re confident we have a full fibre broadband deal that works for you. 

Why not check if we’re in your area yet, by using our quick and easy availability checker. And even if we haven’t quite made it to your street yet, you can register with us, and we’ll give you a shout the minute we’re heading your way.