Temporary offices that need their own internet
Most temporary office jobs fall into one of these situations:
Project offices
A team based near a client, a site or an event for the length of a project, often in a leased space with nothing connected.
Swing space
Staff relocated while the main office is refurbished or repaired, expecting the same systems to work from a different address.
Short leases and bare floors
Space leased for a few months where the building has no shared WiFi, or only a basic service that isn't suited to business use.
Training and onboarding rooms
A room hired for several weeks to train a group, with everyone logging in to the same systems at the same time each morning.
Seasonal and campaign offices
Teams opening a workspace for a few busy months, where the opening date is fixed and the internet has to meet it.
Sizing internet for a temporary office
Start with people, then devices. Office workers usually carry 1.5 to 2 devices each, so a team of 30 means 45 to 60 devices on the WiFi. At about 50 devices per access point that's one or two access points for capacity, but the floor layout often adds more: meeting rooms, kitchens and a separate wing all need coverage of their own.
Bandwidth is driven by the busiest hour. If 12 of those 30 people are on video calls at once, that's about 18 Mbps each way for calls alone, plus around 0.5 Mbps for every other active device. Upload matters as much as download, because calls, cloud sync and shared drives all send data out. The bandwidth calculator gives a quick estimate for your own team.
Temporary office internet options compared
Which connection suits depends on the address, the team and how long you'll be there. For timing, see how long internet takes to connect.
| Option | Good for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| The building's existing service | A quick start if the landlord or building has a line with spare capacity | Shared with other tenants, upload often limited, and you may not control the router |
| New fixed-line or fibre service | Hires of a few months or more, and teams that need strong upload | Activation can take from a couple of business days to several weeks depending on the address |
| 4G/5G router | Small teams, the first days before a fixed line, and backup | Upload is limited and varies by site; indoor signal in some buildings is weak |
| Fixed line plus 4G/5G backup | Offices where calls, payments or deadlines can't wait for a repair | Needs a router that handles two connections, which we configure before install |
We recommend one option for your address and explain why, rather than handing you a menu.
Send a floor plan or the venue name. We reply with what the network needs and one written quote.
Switching over to your permanent service
Many temporary offices are really permanent offices waiting for their business line. In that case we plan the switch-over from the start: the temporary connection goes in first, the staff network names and passwords are the ones you'll keep, and when the permanent service is live we move the network onto it. People come in the next morning and nothing looks different.
If the office is temporary for good, the end date drives the plan instead. A project lasting a few months rarely justifies a long-contract line, and a 4G/5G router or a shorter-term service may make more sense. Tell us the expected end date and we'll plan the connection, the support level and the pack-down around it.
What a temporary office network usually includes
- A business router with separate networks for staff, guests and devices
- Access points or mesh nodes placed for the actual desk layout and meeting rooms
- Wired ports for printers, a reception PC or a video conferencing room
- Cameras on their own network if the space needs security
- Network names, passwords and a one-page guide for the office manager
- A second connection for backup if calls or payments can't stop
- Support during the hire at the level agreed in your plan
- Switch-over to your permanent line, or pack-down at the end
Questions people ask
How do I get internet for a temporary office?
For a temporary office, first check whether the building has a usable service, then compare a new fixed service, a 4G/5G router, or both. The choice depends on headcount, how much upload you need and how long you'll be there. We review the address and floor plan, recommend one option, and install the connection and WiFi together.
How long can I hire temporary office internet for?
Temporary office internet can be hired for as long as the project runs, from a couple of weeks to many months. Longer hires often justify a fixed service rather than mobile routers alone. We agree the support level and the expected end date with you up front, and adjust the plan if the project is extended.
Can we keep the same WiFi name when the permanent line is connected?
Yes. When a temporary office moves onto its permanent service, the same WiFi names and passwords can stay, so staff devices reconnect without anyone doing anything. The switch is planned for a time that suits you, and the temporary connection is removed once the new one has been tested.
Is 4G/5G fast enough for a temporary office?
4G/5G is often fast enough for a small temporary office doing email, browsing and some video calls. It struggles when many people are on calls at once, when large files need uploading, or when indoor signal is weak. For bigger teams it's most useful as a quick start or as a backup alongside a fixed service.
Can you set up a temporary office outside Sydney?
Our team is based in Sydney and travels for projects, so temporary office internet interstate is possible. We plan the network with you before we travel, check the connection options at the address, and configure the equipment in advance. Support during a longer interstate hire is agreed in the plan.
