We’ve all seen the ‘Big 4’ (EE, Vodafone, O2, Three) say they’ve got the best, or the fastest, or the broadest, coverage around, but marketing isn’t always truthful… Plus, in real-world settings, especially in business environments where absolute reliability is so important, businesses often rely on Multi-network SIMs to ensure systems have the best possible connection, no matter the area, weather or anything else for that matter. In principle, Multi-network (or Roaming SIMs) provide the best access to all 2G, 3G and 4G networks in any one place, which sounds like a great solution, compared ..read more

The next generation of 3G/ 4G reliability and roaming with SIM Management from Robustel is here! As champions of Robustel for many years now, our clients are now benefiting from a new technology known as Smart Roaming which is available exclusively within Robustel Routers and increases 3G/ 4G connection reliability to the levels required by IoT and M2M solution providers. Previously, Multi-network (roaming) sims have often been offered as a solution to intermittent GSM communications, but this is only 50% of the solution as roaming sims give access to all 2G, 3G and 4G networks in any one co ..read more

You can’t have secure sites without CCTV if you are an on-site security CCTV provider. As technology continues to develop, CCTV is now also being used with software that overlays video feeds, facilitating applications such as occupancy monitoring, motion detection and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), expanding the use of CCTV even further. The Role of 4G and 5G The increased demand for resilient and reliable connectivity resulted in the primary deployment of two solutions for CCTV: wired connections or Wi-Fi with 4G and every growing 5G connectivity traditionally seen as a more exp ..read more

Connected security systems like Ajax and RSI, are enabling homes and businesses to keep an eye on their property from anywhere, which is great! But, if you offer connected security services like smart home alarms, internet-accessible CCTV cameras, lone worker alarms and door entry systems, you’ll know that managing their ongoing costs can quickly spiral out of control, while uncontrollable suppliers delay installations, too. Here at Everything Voice, we want your business to thrive, and that means finding innovative solutions to your challenges: ^ Usage costs Balancing the costs of your S ..read more

Hands up who thinks they know everything there is to know about the PSTN Switch off… No one? Okay, that’s good! This short article is for those who are still unsure what it’s all about and how it affects UK businesses….so read on. What is PSTN? PSTN (short for Public Switched Telephone Network) is the UK’s underground and overground copper network, which has been used since the Victorian times to run telephone services across the UK as well as low-speed broadband services, since their introduction. As you can probably imagine, we’ve all seen our fair share of messy comms rooms, and as techn ..read more

Mobile Network Operators across the world have begun the gradual phase-out of 2G and 3G networks, also known as the “2G / 3G sunset”. And for organisations that depend on 2G or 3G connectivity for their vital communications and IoT solutions, it’s crunch time! Wait, there are still IoT applications using 2G? Yep—it might be three generations old, but 2G is a tried and tested stalwart for low power IoT applications that don’t require high bandwidth or large amounts of data. And with the best coverage of all generations, it’s a low-cost option to run across large deployments, making it perfect ..read more

Intelligent mobile data is about to become your most important strategic asset…. What’s so “intelligent” about intelligent mobile data? Is it any different from the mobile services you can get on the high street? And why should you care? We answer all those questions below, but in a nutshell; it’s because IMD will reduce data wastage significantly and prevent unwelcome and unexpected over usage charges… No brainer, right? What is intelligent mobile data? For one thing, it’s not the same bog-standard mobile data you can get from the main networks on the high street, even if standard data pack ..read more

In this entirely interconnected world, keeping your premises secure is becoming more challenging…. Remote access to CCTV cameras has been a godsend for operational managers and business owners, to ensure sites remain secure, especially over the last couple of years while access to sites has been limited. However, every device accessing the internet provides a route for hackers to access your business network and CCTV is no different. In fact, we’ve seen numerous attacks on Mobile and M2M data SIM connections, infecting devices with malware, used to relay CCTV camera footage. Thankfully, those ..read more

We love Yorkshire, and not just because the business’ HQ is in Leeds! We love the centuries of history, visiting Mother Shipton’s Cave and the fact we’re to thank for the absolute best part of a Sunday Lunch… But we’re also well-known for constantly supporting Yorkshire businesses in evolving their communications and connectivity technology! And as CityFibre’s ‘City Champion for Yorkshire’, we’re perfectly placed to help businesses up and down the county compete on the same level as northern cities and the South… Check your postcode to see if we can level-up your business! Enter Your Post ..read more

If there’s one trend that all businesses can agree on, it’s that their appetite for bandwidth is growing. Global data consumption(1) 1992 – 100GB per day 1997 – 100GB per hour 2002 – 100GB per second 2007 – 2,000GB per second 2017 – 46,600GB per second 2022 – 150,700GB per second! Considering that businesses now use the cloud for many aspects of their operation forward-thinking businesses need a connection that can handle their growing needs. Plus, they need a resilient connection that keeps them online and those systems accessible – preferably without costing the Earth. Thankfully, that’s ..read more