EFM Facts If you think that leased lines seem confusing, then just wait until you hear about Ethernet in the first mile (or ‘EFM’ for short). You’re in for a real treat! We’ve heard people say that EFM is the most complex product for businesses wanting to improve their internet connectivity, but we think that’s […]
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What is a WAN network?
What is a WAN network? A wide area network (WAN) is a network, usually used for connecting sites over a large geographical area, i.e. a computer network. It connects various Local Area Networks (LAN) connections together & allows you to communicate with any sites over long distances. Implementing a Wide Area Network is done one […]
Read More 0Understanding the Different Types of Leased Line
Types of Leased Lines – Your Options Explained We often hear about the benefits of leased lines in the UK – how they’re faster, more reliable, more resilient, and so on when compared to an ADSL business connection. However, when we discuss the advantages these connections can bring, we tend to group the different types […]
Read More 0Serviced Offices: Business Broadband Considerations
Serviced offices are becoming hugely popular with growing businesses as they allow companies to dive straight in without having to worry about things like utilities and facilities. If you’re considering a serviced office, you’ll find that in terms of business broadband, there are two different types of serviced office: an office which includes a broadband […]
Read More 0Unreliable Business Broadband Hurting UK Businesses
How poor broadband impacts the UK economy Did you know that around 25 percent of UK businesses are currently trying to conduct day-to-day operations using an unreliable business broadband connection, despite almost 100 percent claiming that reliability is essential? The internet is now a hugely important aspect of business operations for those within almost every […]
Read More 0What is the Difference Between Full Fibre and a Leased Line?
FTTP vs Leased Lines If you’re looking for super-fast internet access for your business, then there’s only two options that will satisfy your need for speed: fibre to the premises (FTTP) and a fibre leased line. Although these are two separate and distinct data connectivity services, there’s a lot of similarities so how to decide […]
Read More 0How to Survive a Business Broadband Outage
In 2016, 77% of UK companies suffered a business broadband outage that affected day-to-day operations and significantly impacted profitability. In fact, it’s estimated that these outages cost the British economy, on the whole, a whopping £7 billion in lost productivity. So how do you survive an outage and create a strategic continuity plan to ensure […]
Read More 0Openreach Once Again in Hot Water
Openreach gets another fine It has been announced that Openreach has received the largest recorded fine ever imposed on a telecoms company for breaching the terms and conditions of contracts that the company has held with a number of internet service providers in the UK. Reports suggest that Openreach have failed to abide by agreed […]
Read More 0What is MPLS? A Simple Explanation
What is MPLS? MPLS stands for ‘multiprotocol label switching’; it’s a technique that can be used to ensure you’re making the most of your available bandwidth, and not ‘wasting’ bandwidth on unnecessary tasks. There’s a lot of technical and in depth information around detailing what it is and how it works, but right now let’s […]
Read More 1Questions to Ask Before Signing a New Business Broadband Contract
Business broadband contract Making the switch from business broadband to a dedicated leased line can be a big step, so how do you know when it’s time to make the change? Here’s tell tale signs that a standard business broadband connection just isn’t ticking all the boxes any longer, suggesting you may need a leased […]
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