When asked the question “are you 5G ready?” many will think of their WiFi networks which operate in either 2.4GHz or 5GHz (both in many cases), but this question refers to mobile phone and mobile broadband signals.

The Internet of Things (IoT) consists of various technologies that incorporate sensors and software to connect through a network with other devices and systems for the purposes of automation, monitoring and remote management.

In short Wi-Fi 6 (or 802.11ax) is the latest and greatest evolution of Wi-Fi, offering improved performance over its previous iterations. Both the router and the connecting device will need to be enabled with 802.11ax to fully benefit from all the enhancements…

Mesh WiFi utilises multiple WiFi access points to create a combined and seamless Wireless Local Area Network. This method overcomes WiFi dead zones and removes the need to disconnect from one access point before connecting to another when the device moves around your property.

With the advent of superfast broadband internet connections and affordable technology, video conferencing has taken over from the physical meeting room.

We regularly discuss usage requirements with our customers to provide advice regarding the application of a package most appropriate to their needs, but as the internet evolves and user habits change, we have found that customers are frequently asking the question “Where has my data gone?”.

In relation to broadband, streaming is simply the steady or continuous flow of data though is typically associated with on demand video services such as Netflix or Amazon prime and on demand music services such as Spotify or Apple Music. Most modern internet connections can support streaming services…

Voice Over IP simply refers to a digital telephone line and this can be either software or hardware based. It has become the preferred solution of the telecommunication industry for voice delivery, with most customers not realising they are using it…

If you have multiple users and devices all trying to use the internet connection at the same time, you will likely find that connectivity is slower than usual, as you will be sharing the available bandwidth amongst more than one user or device.

As we become more reliant on the internet for everyday aspects of life, it is important to ensure that you do so safely; with more and more devices becoming internet aware and connected, security is essential.