Moving Office? A Business Internet Connectivity Checklist Before You Relocate
Moving office involves more than getting desks and computers through the door. Staff need access to email, shared files, calls and the applications that keep the business working. Planning your internet connection early gives you time to resolve questions before the move becomes urgent.
Use the following checklist when speaking to your connectivity provider.
Check the new premises before setting a date
Do not assume that the connection available at your current office will be available at the new one. Give the provider the full address and Eircode and ask what services can actually be supplied there.
Ask whether a survey, landlord permission or building access will be needed. Confirm who will arrange each step and how progress will be communicated. An availability result is a starting point for planning, rather than confirmation that everything is ready for installation.
Understand your business connectivity requirements
Before arranging a new connection, it is important to understand what your business needs from its internet service.
Consider the following:
Bandwidth requirements: What speed and capacity does your business need? This will depend on the size of your operation and the demands placed on your connection.
Static IP: Do you need a static IP address for remote access, security systems, servers or other business applications?
Backup connectivity: Would your business benefit from a secondary connection to keep you online if your primary connection goes down?
Connections between buildings: If your business operates across multiple buildings or locations, do you need a dedicated point-to-point connection between them?
These details help determine the most suitable connectivity solution for your new premises. It is also a good opportunity to consider whether your requirements have changed since your last office move.
Plan your internal network requirements
Your business internet connection is only one part of your office network. Before moving, speak with your IT team or IT provider to make sure they are prepared for the new connection.
Confirm where the internet connection will enter the building, where the router or network equipment needs to be located and whether any cabling or building access arrangements are required.
If your IT provider manages your internal network and WiFi, make sure they are aware of the installation date and have everything in place to connect your equipment once the new internet service is live.
Agree the handover and test plan
Before cancelling the old service, clarify any contract obligations and the timing of the new installation. If a temporary connection or backup is being considered, ask the provider to confirm suitability and limitations.
Allow time for your IT team to test the connection and check that the applications and systems your staff rely on are working as expected. Make sure everyone knows who to contact if something does not work as planned.
Planning an office move?
Talk to BBnet about your connectivity requirements before you relocate. From dedicated business internet to backup connections, and point-to-point links between buildings, we can help you plan the right solution for your new premises.
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