Archives for Broadband

Dedicated, high-performance wireless leased line connections are now widely available across the UK, yet many businesses remain unaware. Starlink satellite internet has been the media’s focus, but it doesn’t offer the required performance to address the persistent challenges of poor VoIP call quality and high latency. We shed light on this niche but powerful solution. We’ll explain how…

Broadband failover is a system that ensures internet access when the primary line fails, by automatically switching to a backup connection such as 4G, fibre, or satellite. Although outages continue to be an issue in the UK, especially due to network failures, accidents and vandalism, many businesses still operate without any kind of failover in…

In the UK, it usually takes around 90 days to install a leased line, from procuring a service provider to fully integrating it with your business network. However, this timeframe can be affected by permitting delays, engineering works, and complex integrations with existing systems. This article outlines the entire leased line installation process, highlighting the…

Leased lines are the pinnacle of business broadband, offering uncontended bandwidth, symmetrical Gigabit speeds, 99.99% uptime guarantees and airtight cybersecurity. On the downside, leased lines are costly, troublesome to install, and usually require overhauling your local network to support them. This article discusses how leased lines work, how they compare to standard broadband, and what…

Choosing the right business broadband contract isn’t just about speed or price. Business broadband contracts are multi-year commitments with complex terms, varying service levels, and expensive early termination clauses, so understanding the fine print is essential. Our guide to business broadband contracts cuts through the complexity to help you make an informed decision. Here’s what…

While there are no statistics on the number of attempted business cyberattacks, a government survey suggests that as many as 39% of businesses reported attacks in 2022. While most are unsuccessful, the few that succeed force businesses to deploy significant financial and human resources to mitigate the attack and deal with the financial, reputational, and…