Internet and phones ready on move-in day.
Opening a new office or moving to a new space? We compare your options early, help you order the right service, and help coordinate your install so your team can work from day one.
The problem
Why this gets complicated
Internet and phone service is often the last thing on the moving checklist, and it is one of the few things that can stop a business cold. New circuits can take weeks to install, and if the building needs new wiring or construction, it can take longer.
On top of that, every building is different. One address might have fiber already in the walls. The next one down the street might only have a single option. Finding out what is actually available at a specific suite takes calls to several providers, and each one only tells you about its own service.
Before you sign
What to look for
A few things worth checking before you sign anything.
Start early
Ask about service as soon as you have a likely address, even before the lease is signed. That gives time to plan around install lead times.
Check what is in the building
Find out which providers already serve the address, and whether fiber is in place or would need to be built in.
Plan the cutover
If you are moving, decide when the old service ends and the new one starts, and how your phone numbers move with you.
Think about the space
Note where the network equipment will live, how many people and devices you will have, and whether you need a backup connection.
How we help
How our technology brokers help
We represent virtually every major carrier, so we can compare options side by side and recommend what fits. You have one point of contact from the first call to after you go live.
Address check
We look at what is available at your new address across the carriers we represent.
Side by side options
You see the options that fit your space, team size and budget, in plain language.
Install coordination
We help coordinate your install and keep track of install dates before move-in.
Number transfer
We help coordinate your number transfer so callers can still reach you.
FAQ
Common questions
How far ahead should I start?
As early as you can. Install times depend on the building and what is already wired there, so it helps to start as soon as you have an address in mind. Tell us your move date and we will work back from it.
Can I keep my phone numbers when I move?
In most cases, yes. We will check with you before anything is ordered and help coordinate your transfer around your move date.
Do I have to know what I need?
No. Tell us how many people will work there and what you use the internet and phones for. We will help you figure out the rest.
Does it cost more to use a broker?
No. Carriers pay us, so our help costs you nothing extra.
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Learn moreIndustries we help
- Restaurants and retail
- Medical and dental offices
- Professional offices (law, accounting, real estate)
- Construction and contractors
- Manufacturing and warehouses
- Auto dealers and repair shops
- Hotels and hospitality
- Nonprofits and churches
- Schools, daycares and childcare centers
- Salons, spas and fitness studios
- Property management and apartment communities
Helping businesses across the Twin Cities
Talk to a technology broker.
Book a free 30-minute virtual meeting. Tell us what you have today and what you need, and we will compare your options. Carriers pay us, so our help costs you nothing extra.