Broadband problems
Business broadband keeps dropping out? Here is what actually fixes it.
By David White, Director, Padel Services · Updated October 2026
The short answer
Drop-outs usually come from one of three places: the line, the router or the Wi-Fi. A provider’s line test only checks the first, which is why you hear “no fault found”. The fix is to find which one it is, move to the best line at your address, and add a backup that switches over by itself.
Line, router or Wi-Fi?
If every device drops at once, including wired ones, it is usually the line or router. If only some rooms or devices drop, it is usually the Wi-Fi. Our connectivity health check gives you a first answer in minutes.
The best line at your address
We check full fibre, superfast fibre and leased lines live at your address, so you know what is really available before you sign.
A backup that takes over on its own
A 4G or 5G backup switches over automatically when the main line drops, so calls, card payments and cloud systems keep working while it is fixed. And we watch your line, so we normally know before you call.
The questions businesses ask.
Why does my broadband keep dropping when the provider says there is no fault?
Line tests only check the line. The router, the wiring inside the building or the Wi-Fi can all cause drops that a line test never sees.
How can I tell if it is the line, the router or the Wi-Fi?
If wired and wireless devices drop together, look at the line and router. If only Wi-Fi devices drop, look at the Wi-Fi. Our health check helps you narrow it down.
What is a 4G or 5G backup?
A second connection over the mobile network that takes over automatically when your main line fails, so you stay online.
Full fibre or a leased line?
Full fibre suits most businesses. A leased line gives guaranteed speeds both ways and faster fixes, for firms that cannot be offline. We will tell you honestly which you need.
Can I leave my contract if the service keeps failing?
It depends on your terms. Keep a record of every drop and fault report, and ask your provider what your contract allows.
