Mobile broadband - the answer for SMEs?

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Mobile broadband - the answer for SMEs?

Mike Symes - Tuesday 16.02.10, 11:43am

Small businesses could make significant savings through the use of mobile broadband, according to a new report.

The report, based on a study by telecoms and media analyst company Analysys Mason, shows that UK small businesses could save over two thousand pounds per year by choosing mobile broadband over WiFi hotspots.

The figures showed that small businesses employees could be racking up WiFi bills of up to £700 each every year, while mobile broadband costs less than £10 per month.

Steve Hilton, Principle Analyst with Analysys Mason and author of the report pointed out that while mobile broadband may be slightly slower than WiFi hotspots, it provides better coverage and reliability in most areas.

He added: “Seemingly small technology expenses incurred by many employees add up quickly. Taking advantage of simple technology solutions, such as mobile broadband, with payback periods of six months is a sound business practice.”