How Much Does a Business Network Installation Cost?

The cost of a business network installation varies widely from one project to another, since possible configurations differ so much depending on the size of the premises and the specific needs of each business.

Number of workstations and area to cover

The first cost factor is logically the number of workstations to connect and the size of the premises involved. An open-plan office on a single floor needs less cabling and equipment than a site spread across several floors or buildings, where the distance between connection points increases both material needs and installation time.

The type of installation chosen

An installation relying mainly on Wi-Fi generally costs less to set up than a structured wired network, but can prove less performant for demanding uses. Most businesses opt for a mixed solution, whose cost falls somewhere between these two extremes depending on the share of wired cabling retained.

The level of security and network equipment

Security equipment - firewalls, network segmentation, monitoring systems - represents a variable share of the budget depending on the level of protection sought. A business handling sensitive data will generally invest more in this area than one with more basic needs.

Service only, or installation with equipment included

Some providers bill only for their installation time, with equipment purchased separately by the business; others offer a fixed fee that includes both equipment and service. This difference explains part of the price gap seen from one quote to another, and is worth clarifying in the initial request.

Getting an accurate quote

To receive comparable proposals, describe the number of workstations, the size of the premises, and your security requirements. Find more resources in our Network Installation category, and publish your project on our dedicated missions catalog.