What are the Best Broadband Options for Working From Home?

Tips for choosing the right broadband plan for your home office

Hybrid working: it’s a phrase none of us had even heard of until just a few years ago. Now, though, working from home has become part and parcel of our professional lives. While plenty of office workers have happily headed back to shared working spaces for the traditional five days each week, many of us are sold on the benefits of working from home; for a few days each week, at least. In fact, according to the Office for National Statistics, in 2023 16% of UK workers said they were based at home — while 28% said that they were working between home and an office on a hybrid basis.

If you’re among the many hybrid or remote-working converts out there — whether you’ve returned to the office on a part-time basis, or you’ve entirely replaced co-working with a home office — finding the best broadband for working from home is key. Because let’s face it: it’s hard to enjoy the many upsides of remote working when your Teams calls keep cutting out, or download speeds are frustratingly slow. In this guide, we’ll break down some key factors to consider when choosing the best broadband for working from home — and how to make sure you’re getting the best deal, too.

The need for speed: what broadband speed do I need to work from home?

The short answer: it depends. The first factor to consider is how many people are working from home; is it just you, or do you have a partner or house mates who’ll be sharing the connection through the day? Secondly, it’s important to think about how you — and the rets of your household — use the internet:

• Emails, and browsing the web: if this is the extent of your household’s internet use, good news! This is very light-weight internet use, and requires less bandwidth. However, if you think that this will go up in the future, it's beneficial to be prepared. With Hey!Broadband, it's easy to upgrade your broadband package but be sure to check with your provider if this is possible.

• Downloading and uploading files: The size of the files you’re sharing, and how often you’re doing this, will determine whether you need to upgrade your broadband speed.

• Video calls: if you’re opting for voice-only calls, the bandwidth you’ll need stays relatively low and there’s no need to switch to a superfast connection. However: if you’re regularly catching up with colleagues on video over Teams or Zoom, for example, faster speeds are needed. Fibre broadband is a great option for video conference calls, because it offers faster and more reliable upload speeds.

To make sure you’re covered across every platform, we recommend opting for an ultra-fast fibre broadband connection. Our unlimited full fibre is designed to offer a reliably stable connection for home workers — perfect for hopping on and off video calls.

We offer three speeds to choose from, all of them full fibre and all at prices that won’t break the bank. We also have dedicated home worker packages that offer 900Mbps symmetrical download/upload speeds which ensures that you’ll easily handle the most demanding video conferencing, working from cloud-based apps, sharing or downloading large files and much more.

Need a good broadband speed for working from home, but not sure which is right for you? No problem: our friendly customer service and technical support teams are here to help. Give them a call on: 0330 822 28 78.

Broadband black spots: make sure you’ve got complete coverage at home

We’ve all been there: the traffic outside is a little too loud, so you head to the kitchen with your laptop to take a call in peace. But you settle down at the table with a fresh coffee only to find that your broadband speed has dipped, and your video connection is patchy.

It’s best to plan ahead for moments like this, so you can work from anywhere in your home with confidence. Our Superpods help to ensure your whole house is connected; take a look to see if our smart add-on boosters could work for you.

Working from home broadband, made simple

If you’re working from home full-time, and need a broadband plan that can stand up to the demands of a hectic online schedule, we’ve got good news. On top of our unlimited full-fibre options, we’ve created two full-fibre plans specifically for those of you relying on your own home-office set-ups. Teaming ultra-fast, reliable broadband with access to speedy technical support, it’s everything you need to stay connected.

1. Home Worker 900:

£54/month for 12 months; 900Mbps average upload and download speeds

2. Home Worker Pro 1000:

£59/month for 12 months; 900Mbps average upload and download speeds, plus one static IP address

Both packages include guaranteed responses to technical issues within one day, plus a free state-of-the-art router and installation.

If you’re interested, feel free to take a look to see which could be the best fit for you: https://heybroadband.co.uk/home-worker or give us a call on 08081681616.