backup · failover · always-on

Backup & Failover Connectivity

A second, independent connection that takes over automatically the moment your primary line drops — so your business, calls and card payments stay online, no matter what.

Seconds
To fail over
4G/5G
or 2nd fibre
24/7
Monitored
Auto failover live
your office
internet
primary · active
backup 4G/5G · standby
Primary
Online
Backup
Standby
Live throughput
846 Mbps
primary + backup

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Check pricing for your postcode

Tell us the speed and location — we compare every major UK carrier for your exact address and send a tailored, no-obligation quote, usually within one working day.

  • Carrier-neutral — we compare the whole market
  • No obligation and no sales pressure
  • Fully managed install and support

Step 1 of 3

What speed do you need?

Not sure? Pick “Not sure yet” and we'll advise based on your team and apps.

Never let a broken line stop your business

For most businesses, losing internet means losing everything at once — email, cloud apps, VoIP calls and card payments. Backup connectivity removes that single point of failure with a second, independent link that takes over automatically if the primary connection fails.

We design failover to match your risk: a diversely-routed second fibre line for the highest resilience, or cost-effective 4G/5G failover that kicks in within seconds. Automatic switchover means staff and customers barely notice the outage happened.

It all ties into your router or SD-WAN and is monitored 24/7, so if the primary link goes down we're alerted immediately and your business keeps running while we get it fixed. Peace of mind that pays for itself the first time a line goes down.

  • Carrier comparison for best price & lead time
  • Project-managed install with progress updates
  • Router & firewall configured and secured
  • Ongoing monitoring and UK-based support

› pricing

What backup connectivity costs

Automatic 4G/5G failover typically costs from £25 per month including router configuration; a second-line (dual broadband) failover starts from £60, and a resilient dual-carrier setup from £150. Switchover is automatic — most teams never notice the outage.

Most popular

4G/5G failover

From£25/ month

Cost-effective insurance for any office

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Dual-line failover

From£60/ month

Offices needing sustained backup bandwidth

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Dual-carrier resilience

From£150/ month

SLA-critical and regulated sites

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"From" prices reflect typical carrier pricing across Greater London on 36-month terms; your exact price depends on your postcode and building. Free availability check — quotes usually returned the same working day.

› what's included

Built for performance and reliability

01

Automatic failover

Traffic switches to the backup link in seconds — no manual intervention.

02

4G/5G or second fibre

Choose cost-effective mobile failover or a fully diverse second circuit.

03

Diverse routing

Independent path and carrier so one failure can't take both links down.

04

Keeps VoIP & payments up

Calls and card terminals stay online through an outage.

05

24/7 monitoring

We're alerted the instant the primary fails and act immediately.

06

SD-WAN ready

Integrates with SD-WAN for seamless, application-aware failover.

› is it right for you?

Signs your business is ready for backup connectivity

If several of these ring true, it's worth a conversation. Not sure? A quick, free call with our team will point you in the right direction.

  • An outage stops calls, sales and payments
  • You take card payments or run VoIP
  • A single line is your only route online
  • You need business continuity assurance
  • Downtime has a real hourly cost

› how it works

From quote to live, fully managed

01

Survey & compare

We check availability and compare carriers for your exact postcode, then recommend the best fit on price, lead time and SLA.

02

Order & plan

We place the order, run the site survey and agree a clear install plan and timeline — with progress updates throughout.

03

Install & configure

Carrier engineers install the circuit; we configure and secure your router and firewall, ready for day one.

04

Cutover & support

We manage the switch from your old connection with minimal disruption, then monitor and support the line for life.

› the difference

What changes when you switch to CLI Secure

before

  • ✕A single line — one fault and everything stops
  • ✕Lost calls, sales and card payments during outages
  • ✕Scrambling for a mobile hotspot when it's too late
  • ✕No warning until staff report they're offline

with cli secure

  • An independent second link ready at all times
  • Automatic failover in seconds — business as usual
  • VoIP, cloud and payments stay online through outages
  • 24/7 monitoring with instant alerts and response

› faq

Backup Connectivity, answered

› explore & learn more

Related connectivity & further reading

Authoritative sources

External references for UK connectivity performance and network resilience best practice.

› let's talk

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