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Consider a Converged Business Communications Solution

By Broadband, Business Phone Systems, Converged Business Communications, Mobile Services, Voice Services
Save time and money with a single provider for your business communications services. It maybe time consider a Converged approach.  If your business uses multiple providers for its communication services, then you will be familiar with the pain of making a change to your services all too well. If you are moving to a new office, coordinating multiple providers can...
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Lower Ethernet pricing through nationwide programme

By Broadband, Connectivity, Converged Broadband, Data Services, Ethernet

Lower Ethernet pricing for Columbus customers It is very difficult to ignore the important of high performance business Internet services such as Ethernet in today’s UK market and the role it plays supporting businesses nationwide. The digital economy shows no sign of slowing down and reliable and fast data connectivity underpins its ongoing development. As a nation we are moving…

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Ofcom launch new mobile & broadband checker

By 4G, Broadband, Business Mobile, Business Mobile Plans, Mobile Services, MultiNet, Roaming
Ofcom launch new mobile coverage and fixed broadband checker Ofcom has launched a brand new interactive tool that allows businesses and individuals to check the performance of broadband services in their area. The checker is simple to use and by inputting a postcode into the Ofcom Mobile and Broadband Checker, users can easily determine the availability of standard and superfast...
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The Benefits of Converged Broadband

By Broadband, Business Phone Systems, Connectivity, Converged Broadband, Data Services, Hosted Business Phone Systems, SIP Trunking, Voice Services
The Benefits of Converged Broadband Whilst early adoptors have already made the move to Converged Broadband, hundreds of thousands of businesses across the UK still rely on legacy telephone line services such as analogue, ISDN2 and ISDN30 lines as well as a separate broadband connection for Internet applications. These businesses have to maintain separate systems for their voice and Internet...
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Wireless Broadband Ofcom Checker App launched

By Broadband, Business Wi-Fi, Connectivity, Data Services, Remote Working, Wireless Connectivity

Wireless broadband not up to scratch? Use the new Ofcom Wi-Fi app to test it. Home workers and businesses can check whether their Wi-Fi is giving them the best service by using a simple, powerful app launched by Ofcom. The Ofcom Wi-Fi Checker runs on smartphones and tablets and allows consumers and businesses to test the quality of their wireless…

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Broadband Connections Voucher update

By Broadband, Connectivity, Data Services, Flexible Working, IT Services, Remote Working

Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey urges businesses to apply for £3,000 broadband grants before it’s too late. Columbus is a registered supplier of the scheme and any customer requiring a better broadband service should talk to us as they may benefit from the government funding. More than 40,000 small and medium businesses (SMEs) across the UK have now benefitted from…

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Has your business embraced flexible working?

By Broadband, Flexible Working, Hosted Business Phone Systems, Inbound Call Solutions, IT Services, Mobile Services, Remote Working

The UK government’s flexible working laws have been in place since June 2014. Rights that were previously only reserved for carers and those looking after children have now been extended to the wider working population which means that your business is more than likely impacted. Whilst many businesses across the country have embraced flexible working and made the necessary HR…

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Broadband Connection Vouchers

By Broadband

Broadband connection vouchers now available from Columbus UK You can now obtain a grant of up to £3,000 to upgrade your business to faster, better broadband through the Broadband Connection Vouchers scheme. Columbus is a registered supplier for the scheme and it is available in 50 cities across the UK. The scheme has been extended until March 2016. How does…

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