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Broadband providers with 4G backup

mawallace

mawallace Posts: 54 Forumite

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23 July 2023 at 7:35PM in Broadband & internet access

Twice this week my broadband has gone down - only for a couple of minutes. However as i work from home it takes me 15 mins or so before i can re-login to the VPN and continue working.

What broadband providers are providing broadband with 4g backup - where the router changes over to the 4G signal if the broadband goes down.

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littleboo Posts: 1,694 Forumite

23 July 2023 at 8:26PM

BT do, not sure about the other providers. But it wont provide you with a seamless connection, there will be a period of no service until the 4g kicks in. And your public IP address will change.

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oldernonethewiser Posts: 2,395 Forumite

23 July 2023 at 9:46PM

Having a look online there is a company called Unbreakablebroadband which might suit you.

Obviously the "unbreakable" claim is nonsense but it might be an option.

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QrizB Posts: 16,443 Forumite

23 July 2023 at 11:18PM edited 23 July 2023 at 11:21PM

Vodafone's current VDSL router has a slot for a 4G modem, and I think it's an option when you sign up. (I didn't take the option.)
As others have said, it won't be a seamless transition and it's likely your VPN will still drop.

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Cisco001 Posts: 4,125 Forumite

27 July 2023 at 9:16AM

I usually just turn on hotspot on my work mobile and carry on...

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