The government is urging small business owners to consider signing up for its ultrafast broadband connection voucher scheme before the available funding runs out. The scheme was supposed to run until March 2021, however with 6,927 vouchers already issued the funding pot is set to run out sooner than later.
The maximum value of the vouchers available has recently been reduced from £3,000 to £2,500 per business.
Digital minister Margot James, said: “Our modern Industrial Strategy is clear on the importance of connectivity, as we build a full-fibre Britain that is fit for the future. These vouchers provide practical and immediate help to business’ struggling with slow broadband speeds. I encourage small businesses around the UK to apply now.”
Without strong, fast and reliable internet connection, UK businesses struggle to remain competitive both nationally and globally. In 2018, almost 70% of UK businesses experienced a cyberattack; attacks which are only becoming more frequent and sophisticated. To protect their clients, sensitive data, and profit margins, companies are increasingly reliant on cloud services to back-up their data and prevent downtime.
The average savings businesses see after switching range anywhere from 30% to 75%. Making calls over the Internet is cheaper and not only that, hosted phone systems eliminate the need for in-house servers with expensive equipment fees. A hosted phone system means that everything is handled off-premise in the cloud, so the expense of servers and maintenance is shared among subscribers and saves money.
To find out more visit 2 Circles Communications’ website at https://www.2circles.com/gigabit-voucher-scheme/