Broadband, phones and information technology in Scotland
It’s essential your business has the right IT, phone and internet infrastructure to succeed. In Scotland, you have a wide choice of IT, phone and internet providers and services.
Internet options
Several internet options are available, with different transfer speeds and processing times:
- ADSL 2+ - fast broadband for your business.
- Business fibre optics - superfast broadband.
- Ethernet First Mile Line (EFM) - a dedicated direct line for your business. Ideal Voice over IP (VoiP), video conferencing and sharing large data files.
- Fibre Leased Lines - a dedicated one-to-one data connection between sites. Ideal if you need speed, reliability and security.
Phones
You can choose analogue or digital telephone lines for your business. A digital system is recommended. It offers a more comprehensive system and is the most popular option. Your business can have a single main number and individual numbers for your employees.
Alternatively, a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) allows you to make calls over a dedicated internet connection.
Broadband
Around 99% of the Scottish population has access to standard broadband, and 95% of businesses in Scotland and the UK have access to superfast broadband. That’s already higher than France, Germany, Italy and Spain. The Scottish Government is committed to delivering digital connectivity across the whole of Scotland by 2020.
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National minimum wage and salaries in Scotland
Business tax
Getting business insurance in Scotland
Solicitors in Scotland
Business acronyms
Accountants in Scotland
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