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.

Also searched as: internet failover · backup internet for POS · dual WAN router · 5G backup internet

- **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

Common causes

- A single internet line with no backup
- Card readers and phones that depend on the internet
- Cloud software for scheduling, POS and orders
- Rural lines that drop in storms

## 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

- [Starlink and Rural Internet in Wisconsin: Your Options Compared](https://wisconsintechshop.com/guides/starlink-and-rural-internet-wisconsin/)

Get it fixed

## 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](https://wisconsintechshop.com/it-support/network-wifi-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. (From $250)
- [Starlink & Rural Internet Setup](https://wisconsintechshop.com/home-network/starlink-rural-internet/): 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. (From $200 plus equipment)
- [POS, Printer & Device Setup](https://wisconsintechshop.com/it-support/pos-device-setup/): Point-of-sale systems, card readers, receipt and kitchen printers, label printers and tablets set up correctly and connected to your network. (From $150)

## 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.

## More wi-fi, internet & smart devices fixes

- [Office Wi-Fi Slow or Dropping](https://wisconsintechshop.com/fix/office-wifi-slow-or-dropping/)
- [How to Set Up Secure Guest Wi-Fi for Customers](https://wisconsintechshop.com/fix/guest-wifi-for-customers/)
- [How to Securely Access Your Office Computer From Home](https://wisconsintechshop.com/fix/remote-access-to-office-computer/)
- [Smart Devices Offline After a New Router](https://wisconsintechshop.com/fix/smart-devices-offline-after-new-router/)

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## 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

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