Tech fixes · Wi-Fi, Internet & Smart Devices
Internet Goes Down and Business Stops? How to Set Up Backup Internet
Add a second connection, such as 5G cellular or Starlink, and a router that fails over automatically. Card payments, phones and cloud apps keep working when the main line drops, usually without anyone noticing.
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- Starting price
- From $250
- Where
- Remote, anywhere in the U.S.
- Quote
- Fixed price before work starts
Try this first
- List what must keep working: payments, phones, POS, orders
- Choose a backup on different infrastructure, like cellular or satellite
- Get a router that supports failover
- Set the backup to activate automatically
- Unplug the main line to test it
- Check whether your POS has an offline mode
When it’s more than a quick fix
If an outage costs you sales or appointments, backup internet usually pays for itself the first time the line goes down.
How we fix it remotely
We pick the right backup for your location, configure automatic failover and test it, so payments and phones keep running.
In-depth guides
How a remote fix works
- 1
Tell us what’s happening
Two minutes with the form on this page. No account needed.
- 2
Get a fixed price
A personal reply within one business day, with the price agreed before any work starts.
- 3
We fix it remotely
You approve access, follow progress and pay in your private client portal.
Related services
Business Wi-Fi & Network Setup
Fast, secure Wi-Fi and networks for offices, shops, restaurants and shop floors, with separate guest Wi-Fi and coverage that reaches the back room.
Starlink & Rural Internet Setup
Fast internet out in the country: we help pick the right option (Starlink, fixed wireless, cellular or a mix), mount it safely and spread it across the house, shop and barn.
POS, Printer & Device Setup
Point-of-sale systems, card readers, receipt and kitchen printers, label printers and tablets set up correctly and connected to your network.
Questions
Is cellular backup internet fast enough?
For payments, phones and cloud apps, usually yes. Large uploads can wait for the main line.
Do I need two internet providers?
Ideally on different technology, like cable plus cellular, so one outage doesn’t take out both.
Can you fix this remotely?
We pick the right backup for your location, configure automatic failover and test it, so payments and phones keep running.
Want us to just fix it?
Tell us what’s happening. Most problems like this are fixed remotely, often the same day, and every request gets a personal reply within one business day.
- Big projects and small ones are all welcome
- Fixed-price quotes, no surprise invoices
- You own your code, data and accounts
- A client portal to track progress, invoices and payments
- Rooted in Wisconsin, serving businesses nationwide