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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17 Nov 2016

Satellite Internet – Separating the Facts from the Myths

Whenever one of our more rural clients is considering a satellite internet service, two things immediately come to his mind: high latency and slow connection speeds. It is true that satellite internet services have been criticized for their rather high network latencies. But is this really an issue? Does high latency make satellite broadband services […]

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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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06 Nov 2015
Save Business Money

3 ways Leased Lines could save your business money

Imagine an exam question: “The future of your business is online: discuss.” It would be a pretty short discussion, right? Doesn’t it go without saying that being online is a business imperative? So, why is it that 67% of IT professionals admit they struggle to get the budget for IT investment*? The good news is […]

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19 Aug 2015
Customer Support

Looking for a Leased Line ? What you need to consider when comparing suppliers and quotes

Leased-Line connections are becoming more and more popular with businesses throughout the UK and for good reason. For guaranteed uptime and service levels leased-lines cannot be beaten by other data connectivity services. For those whose budgets can stretch to this form of connectivity there is no better option for high symmetrical speeds and reliability. However, […]

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19 Aug 2015
FTTC to EoFTTC

The Benefits of Upgrading From FTTC to EoFTTC

One of the more recent developments in data connectivity is EoFTTC (Ethernet over Fibre To The Cabinet). EoFTTC utilises an FTTC (Fibre Broadband) connection to deliver an Ethernet grade service with dedicated, uncontended bandwidth. This mean upgrading from regular broadband to a business grade connection can now be achieved at a substantially lower cost in […]

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03 Jul 2015
Satellite Dish - Sat-DSL

2 Step Guide To How Sat-DSL (Satellite Broadband) Is Provided

If you don’t have all the information you need you will always be apprehensive about changing from a service you know to one you don’t. Implementing a Sat-DSL (Satellite Broadband) service can be daunting – this is why SoConnect believe in providing as much information as possible to our customers so you can make an […]

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03 Jul 2015
LeasedLine

3 Step Guide On How Ethernet over Fibre (Leased Lines) Are Implemented

The main reason businesses fail to implement new services is a lack of knowledge. If we don’t understand something then we become apprehensive about it, this is only logical – this is why SoConnect believes in providing as much information as possible about our services allowing our customers to make informed decisions for their businesses. […]

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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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05 Jun 2015
Satellite Broadband

3 Reasons Why Businesses Choose Satellite Broadband

One of the biggest misconceptions regarding satellite broadband is that it is an option for people who have no other viable services available by way of a reliable internet data connection. However, contrary to popular belief many businesses choose to utilise a satellite data connection either in its own right or alongside other services to […]

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