If you're thinking of upgrading your business broadband or business phone line, you should consider the advantages of cost and convenience that could come from combining both services. Several providers offer appealing discounts for business customers who choose to receive both their internet connection and their phone line under the same bill, and you can find the best deals by heading online.

Price comparison websites have become a popular means of contrasting various broadband and phone packages from major suppliers, but these websites have their limitations. They tend to list only standard packages, which may not accurately represent the full range of products and services offered on the provider's own website. They may also not give details of what discounts may be received when combining phone and broadband, or bundling with other services such as mobile broadband or a TV subscription.

If you've managed to narrow down your shortlist to a small number of companies, you should spend some time carefully browsing their websites to see which business broadband and phone packages are best suited to your organisation. You should compare these two distinct types of package separately at first, as some providers may be very flexible in allowing you to tailor a combined bundle to suit your needs.

When comparing both services, you should check what type of features are included to add value to the package. Business broadband is often bundled with antivirus software and features such as a static IP address, while business phone lines may include unlimited network connections that could be desirable for larger or growing businesses. Comparing the speed and connectivity of different broadband options can also be a good indicator of which service to go with.

Sometimes, your choice of provider may be partly determined by your location, with some areas being particular hotspots for certain suppliers. However, most of the major suppliers operate nationwide. Staying with the same supplier for a longer period could also entitle you to further discounts on bundled broadband and phone packages, if you have managed to strike up a solid working relationship.

One of the many benefits of business broadband is that services can be customised to suit businesses of various sizes and backgrounds, but if you run a particularly large business with heavy broadband and phone requirements, it may be necessary to negotiate in order to receive the best broadband and phone deals available and keep your overheads comparatively low.

Timothy Jones writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.