03 Mar 2021
what is a megabit

Broadband Speeds: What is a Megabit?

We know that we can be guilty of putting out the odd bit of technical language related to our products without adequately explaining what things are and what it means, and broadband speeds are one of these. If you don’t know your Megabits from your Megabytes – and what this means for your internet connection […]

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29 Jan 2021

Remote working: What you need to know.

The world seems very different than it did last January. Since the lockdowns began, the entire economy has found significant challenges in enabling teams to work from home for the foreseeable future, especially around productivity, security, resiliency and collaboration. Finding novel solutions to these problems will help businesses in the long run, not only to increase the […]

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12 Mar 2019

What to look for in a data service provider?

No business is immune to the influences of technology. From the latest startup to Britain’s oldest business – all organisations are constantly changing the way they operate in order to remain relevant to today’s consumers. This means embracing digital processes and modern forms of communication. It’s a move that’s been driven by consumer wants and business needs. Consumers are […]

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12 Feb 2018
business internet

Which type of internet connection is right for my business?

At SoConnect, we know that your business requires a reliable, fast & cost-effective internet solution.  We also understand that all of the internet options out there for businesses can be a little bit confusing and daunting especially when it comes to technical jargon such as symmetrical or uncontended speeds.  So we’ve put together a brief […]

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15 Nov 2016

Five Broadband terms that you need to know

The world of data can be a confusing place, with experts blurting out jargon acronyms and terminology hoping that you’ll have even the slightest idea of what they’re on about. At SoConnect we try to avoid complicated phrases like “Contention” or “Latency” when explaining our services to our clients but sometimes it’s just unavoidable, so […]

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11 Oct 2016
Cat5 Networking

Cat5 VS Cat5e Networking

If you are considering local area networking for you parts of your business then it is fairly likely that you will come across terms like Category 5, Category 5e, Category 6, or even Category 6e, the network Ethernet cable standard defined by the Electronic Industries Association (EIA) and Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). Cat5 and Cat5e […]

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26 Jun 2015
Backup Data Connection

Why It’s Important To Have A Backup Data Connection

Having a consistent data connection is vital for any business. For many companies the only option when it comes to a data connection that is both reliable and consistent is a dedicated connection like Ethernet over Fibre (leased-line) or EFM. However, as reliable as these connections are they do sometimes fail making a backup data […]

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23 Mar 2015
Data Service

Which data service is right for your business?

Deciding which data service is right for your business can be challenging, with each service designed for a specific business situation. So this article will provide a brief overview of each service as well as its benefits and its business applications. We will start at the bottom of the data services ladder with Business Broadband […]

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29 Jan 2015
Data connectivity icon

A brief overview of SoConnect’s Data Connectivity Services

Like anything these days, there is a huge range of data connectivity services to choose from. Each service is designed for different business requirements – in this article we will provide a brief overview of each of our Data services with their key benefits. Business Broadband Business Broadband (DSL) is the pack mule of the […]

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12 Nov 2014
Boded Broadband diagram

How to get faster broadband: Bonded DSL

A fast, low cost solution to get higher broadband speeds in days: Bonded DSL The UK’s roll out plan for Superfast fibre broadband (FTTC) is well underway although many business premises are still unable to access the new technology. For thousands of businesses, fibre hasn’t arrived quickly enough to maintain their competitive edge. Almost all […]

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