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Users of BT<\/a>’s small business broadband ISP packages, specifically those that have been supplied with one of their ADSL2+ and VDSL2<\/a> equipped Smart Hub 6 routers, can now access a new Guest Wi-Fi<\/em> feature that allows them to provide their customers with free unlimited access to BT<\/a> Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n

The new service claims to boost security by providing WiFi<\/a> access to guest users over a secure network “which is entirely separate from the company\u2019s private network<\/em>” (they’re talking about the wireless \/ internet layer here because all of the data will still flow back down the same fixed line cable). “There is no need for businesses to share their password and log-in details with customers to access Wi-Fi over their private network<\/em>,” noted the operator.<\/p>\n

The Guest Wi-Fi service, once activated, will also automatically “block any malicious or illegal content<\/em>” (i.e. those that it can identify), without the need to carry out any additional configuration work. On top of that BT<\/a> claims that “business broadband performance is also enhanced as the Guest Wi-Fi service prioritises the bandwidth allocated to a company’s private network<\/em>” (obviously it’s not going to magically squeeze extra speed out of an existing ADSL2+ or VDSL2<\/a> \/ FTTC<\/a> line).<\/p>\n

Broadly speaking this sounds a lot like the FON solution that already exists inside BT’s residential broadband routers, which similarly creates a separate public (guest) WiFi<\/a> network that existing customers of the operator’s communication services can connect with when nearby.<\/p>\n

Mike Tomlinson, MD of SMEs for BT Business and Public Sector, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Everyone, everywhere, now expects to get online for free when they\u2019re out and about and making purchases. We\u2019ve listened to the concerns of small businesses, who in many cases were providing a free Wi-Fi service to their customers by sharing their password details.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re addressing the cyber security and legal risks of doing so by providing a Guest Wi-Fi service which is completely ring-fenced from companies\u2019 private networks. Small firms benefit from greater security, content controls and better broadband performance, while at the same time giving their customers a faster, more convenient and secure way to get online with every visit to the business.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Guest users will not be asked to enter their details or complete long arduous forms to access the Wi-Fi service. It can be accessed automatically via the BT Wi-Fi App for existing customers, while others can simply connect to the Wi-Fi network and click “Get Online<\/em>” when prompted via the splash page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Users of BT’s small business broadband ISP packages, specifically those that have been supplied with one of their ADSL2+ and VDSL2 equipped Smart Hub 6 routers, can now access a new Guest Wi-Fi feature that allows them to provide their customers with free unlimited access to BT Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[474,472,476],"class_list":["post-15830","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uk_isp_news","tag-bt","tag-business","tag-wifi"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"yoast_head":"\nBT Bring Guest WiFi to UK Businesses via SmartHub Broadband Router - ISPreview UK<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Users of BT's small business broadband ISP packages, specifically those that have been supplied with one of their ADSL2+ and VDSL2 equipped Smart Hub 6\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ispreview.co.uk\/index.php\/2018\/04\/bt-bring-guest-wifi-to-uk-businesses-via-smarthub-broadband-router.html\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"BT Bring Guest WiFi to UK Businesses via SmartHub Broadband Router - 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