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Problems with the quality of phone signals in rural areas has long been a problem for domestic and commercial users. Now, a cross-party group of MPs are recommending the introduction of a single rural mobile phone network with the aim of offering faster and more reliable 4G network access to rural areas.

Many of the traditional models of running your business have changed in recent times. The growth of high-speed internet connection and the prolific use of cloud computing means that people are no longer limited to an office in the way they once were. But can you run your business from a mobile phone entirely?

If there’s one problem that drives consumers and businesses a little crazy, it is buffering internet connections. When your mobile phone picks up a signal, your device displays the strength of this signal with bars on the screen, but it can’t do much to improve them and make the connection stronger and quicker. This is why you need a mobile booster.

The world of phone calls has changed dramatically in recent years. Developments such as VOIP and the use of messaging apps mean that the number of traditional phone calls is lower than ever. And it seems that the next advance is just around the corner with the announcement from Vodafone that they have carried out the UK’s first live hologram call.

There are lots of concerns for businesses over the upcoming Brexit, whether you are for it or against it. For businesses that travel to the continent regularly, one of the issues that most concerns them is the mobile phone roaming and how Brexit will affect it.

Broadband speed is a big topic for businesses – how fast do you need to go? Why is it so important? Can it handle your demands as well as be fast? For some businesses, the question takes a step further back – do you need faster broadband for your business? Here’s why the answer is a firm yes.

Hardly a day goes by where we don’t hear some horror story about a business who have been hacked, had their customer data stolen or admit to some other type of cybercrime. And while there’s no way to 100% guarantee the safety of business data, there are some areas that are most likely to be letting you down.

When people arrive at your business property, you look to make them feel welcome and comfortable. You might offer them a coffee, a comfortable seat. One thing that people are increasingly looking for when they arrive at business premises is access to their Wi-Fi.

There’s no doubt that Microsoft is one of the biggest names in the business and their Office suite of products has been a top seller for years. The new Microsoft Office 365 is an integrated bundle that includes their Office applications as well as other productivity services and is now available over the internet as cloud-based software.

Telephony is at the heart of many businesses, used to communicate with clients, access the internet and use a variety of cloud software. Therefore, having a stable and high-quality telephony system is a key part of business success. That is also why many companies are choosing hosted telephony to help their business – but what is this?