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Unlocking Digital Learning: The UK’s “Connect the Classroom” Scheme
In the era of digital education, the UK government’s “Connect the Classroom” scheme emerges as a beacon of progress. Aimed at revolutionizing the learning landscape, this initiative focuses on enhancing Wi-Fi infrastructure in schools, particularly in designated areas. This blog delves into the scheme’s objectives, benefits, and the profound impact it aims to have on […]
7 Common Myths Around Full-Fibre Broadband
The countdown to the 2025 Switch Off has hit the two-year mark, which means it’s time for businesses to consider what the digitalisation will mean for them. The Switch Off will see the retirement of the Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN), and the Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), which host landline telephone calls and some […]
Fibre vs Copper: Everything Businesses Need to Know
The UK is only two years away from a digital revolution that will change the way businesses communicate, both internally and with their customers. The 2025 Switch Off will bring the UK into a new era of connectivity, so all businesses must be aware of the changes, or risk being cut off. The 2025 Switch […]
The Benefits of Partnering with Your Local ISP for Fibre Broadband
We’ve all heard the slogan ‘shop local’ but have you ever thought that this might apply to businesses rather than just consumers? As the world expands, businesses are often led to believe that partnering with the biggest company will work in their favour, but when it comes to your internet service provider (ISPs), the opposite […]
What is FTTP and its Benefits?
What is FTTP? Is it not the same as Fibre Optics? What are its benefits? Since launching FTTP in the UK, we have received many of these questions. Fibre To The Premises (FTTP) is a fibre optic cable transmission system that enables an Internet service provider to access the Internet directly from customers or a […]
Move Your Landline to the Cloud
The question of getting rid of your landline is not “If you should get rid of your landline” but more like when. The ISDN cut-off point is fast approaching, and by 2025 most UK households and businesses will not be using standard BT landlines. Instead would have an option to move to a cloud […]
How to Plan On-Hold Music For Incoming Calls
Planning On-Hold Music Menus for Incoming Calls Statistics Around Business Calls Average Wait Times The average person spends 1.2 years on hold throughout their lifetime, indicating significant waiting periods. According to the Small Business Chronicle, most callers tend to hang up after an average of one minute and 55 seconds of hold time, with 34% […]
Microtalk Has Completed the Acquisition of MetPlus Telecom
Microtalk has completed the acquisition of MetPlus Telecom; a UK-based telecoms services reseller with a substantial residential customer base, offering high-speed fibre broadband and traditional telephony services, including home landline rental and call packages. We’re looking forward to welcoming MetPlus Telecom subscribers to Micotalk and integrating them into our platform. As you may have read […]
What is Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)?
If you are looking into upgrading your business communications, you will likely have come across Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) alongside mentions of state-of-the-art VoIP business phones and communications software. So, what is SIP, and how can you and your business benefit from it? Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) A protocol is a set of rules that defines […]
Meet Us at ITW 2022 in Washington
The ICT infra industry’s annual meeting (now in its 15th year) is taking place this month between 9 and 12 May in Washington. Our senior team would be glad to meet you at Booth 406. We are annual attendees at the event and over the years made many useful business connections there. This year we […]
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