Preparing Your Farnborough Office for Full Fibre: What Local Businesses Need to Know

If you run a business in Farnborough, you've probably noticed all the buzz about full fibre broadband and FTTP (Fibre to the Premises). Maybe you’ve even seen new fibre cables being laid along your street.

But what exactly is full fibre, and why is it such an important broadband technology upgrade for your business?

Here’s our clear guide to help Farnborough businesses understand the benefits of full fibre broadband, how it compares to traditional broadband (like FTTC broadband), and how to prepare your office for a smooth switch.

What Is Full Fibre (FTTP)?

FTTP stands for Fibre to the Premises, meaning fibre cables run directly from the street cabinet to your office. Unlike standard fibre broadband or part fibre connections that rely on copper cables for the final leg, full fibre ensures your entire line is fibre, delivering ultrafast broadband speeds without the bottlenecks of older infrastructure.

This direct fibre connection is designed to deliver:

• Ultrafast speeds, sometimes over 1Gbps, far beyond standard fibre or FTTC.

• Greater reliability with fewer faults and dropouts.

• Rock solid reliability even at peak time.

• Better support for multiple devices across your network.

In short, it’s the UK’s most reliable broadband technology available to businesses today.

Why Farnborough Businesses Should Care

Businesses in Farnborough, Aldershot, Fleet and throughout Hampshire rely on broadband connection for nearly everything: video calls, large data transfers, cloud services, and VoIP phone line systems.

Upgrading to full fibre broadband is about more than speed. It means:

✅ Reliable connection: Fewer interruptions so staff stay productive.

✅ Consistent broadband speed: Avoid slowdowns during busy hours.

✅ Supports hybrid and remote working: High-quality video calls with no lag.

✅ Future-ready network: Handles ultrafast speeds for years to come.

✅ Improved service for customers: Faster uploads/downloads, better online support.

Full Fibre vs Traditional Broadband

Many Farnborough businesses are still on standard fibre broadband or FTTC broadband. These use copper cables from the street cabinet to your premises, which limits broadband speeds and reliability.

By contrast, full fibre ensures:

• Direct fibre to the premises (FTTP), eliminating the old copper cables.

• Ultrafast broadband speeds with guaranteed minimum download speeds.

• Lower latency for real-time apps and VoIP calls.

• A reliable broadband connection even as UK homes and offices increase demand.

This is especially important for businesses with external rooms, multiple meeting spaces, or those supporting many staff or preferred devices at once.

The Fibre Rollout in Farnborough and the UK

Providers are expanding fibre networks rapidly across Farnborough, Aldershot, Fleet, and wider Hampshire. The UK government’s aim is to bring full fibre to millions more UK homes and businesses in the next few years.

Fibre installation crews are already busy upgrading streets, and many local businesses are eligible for full fibre packages now. Using a postcode checker is the quickest way to see if you’re covered.

How to Prepare Your Office for Full Fibre

Upgrading isn’t just about calling your provider. To get the most out of full fibre broadband, Farnborough businesses should plan carefully:

✅ 1. Check Availability

Confirm if full fibre is live in your area using a postcode checker or speak with us for further information.

✅ 2. Review Your Internal Setup

Your office’s internal network can make or break your new speeds. Check:

• Router - Is it ready for ultrafast broadband speeds?

• Ethernet cables - Quality matters for wired connections.

• Wireless connection - Do you have strong Wi-Fi in all external rooms or meeting spaces?

• Home wiring (if in converted properties) - Old cabling can limit actual speed.

✅ 3. Plan for Your Installation Date

Most providers will need access to your premises to complete the fibre installation. Factor in potential downtime and ensure staff are aware.

Choosing the Right Fibre Package

There are many fibre packages on the market. Consider:

• Speeds - What’s the average speed you need?

• Fibre service - Business-focused vs residential-grade.

• Add ons - Such as VoIP home phone service, static IP addresses or security features.

• Download speed guarantees and speed guarantee options.

• Support for multiple devices with no slowdown.

For many Farnborough companies, a business-grade full fibre connection is essential for reliable broadband performance during peak business hours.

Avoiding Common Pitfalls

Even with ultrafast speeds, your experience depends on getting the details right:

• Using old copper cables or poor-quality ethernet cables internally.

• Relying only on Wi-Fi without considering wired connections for key devices.

• Not checking legal bits like contract length or further terms.

• Failing to plan for preferred devices that need priority bandwidth.

• Skipping security reviews - especially around software support and patching to report software vulnerabilities.

How Farnborough IT Support Can Help

At Farnborough IT Support, we specialise in helping local businesses get the best from full fibre broadband upgrades. We’re not just here to help you pick a provider.

We can:

✅ Use postcode checkers to confirm your address is ready.

✅ Advise on the best fibre packages for your needs.

✅ Prepare your network for ultrafast broadband speeds with secure, professional installation.

✅ Upgrade your router and wired connection for peak performance.

✅ Ensure wireless connections cover all external rooms and workspaces.

✅ Help you support remote staff, protect data, and keep your service reliable.

Whether you're in Farnborough, Aldershot, Fleet, or anywhere in Hampshire, we’re your local partner for getting full fibre right, so your team stays connected and productive, now and in the future.

Ready to Upgrade Your Farnborough Office?

Switching to full fibre broadband is about more than speeds. It’s about investing in reliable broadband technology that keeps your business moving.

If you're ready to upgrade your broadband connection or want further information, get in touch with Farnborough IT Support today. We're here to help you connect, grow, and stay ahead.