Resolve rural broadband problems
Rural or farming businesses are being urged to eliminate the frustration of a slow Internet connection and resolve to speed up with a faster and more reliable Satellite broadband connection.
"Often rural or end of line Internet connections can be annoyingly slow and unreliable. Although many landline connections are improving, they are still relatively slow when it comes to downloading and uploading large files. This can be very exasperating, particularly for a farming enterprise or rural-based business or organisation wanting to communicate effectively with their customers and suppliers. We are hearing a lot about ultra-fast broadband being delivered nationally in the next few years, but realistically when will these ultra-fast line lines actually reach remote or rural areas?" asks Steve Temple of Norwich-based InTouch Systems.
He points out that the solution to faster and more reliable rural broadband cannot rely on an improved landline, but needs to move forward to the new high speed satellite broadband service, which is now readily available. "Our new Satellite Broadband reaches places that other providers cannot reach. We can provide all our customers, based in rural areas or currently in areas with poor landline provision, a fast reliable and high quality telecoms service via a brand new satellite, launched just a month ago. It doesn’t matter where you live or work, this solution will provide fast and reliable speeds."
The Satellite broadband service is provided by InTouch Systems in partnership with Avanti Communications. "Avanti is the UK’s only licensed fixed service satellite operator and successfully launched its HYLAS 1 satellite, the first superfast broadband satellite in Europe, before Christmas. It is ready to "go live" any time now and it will revolutionise rural broadband services," says Steve.
He explains that there is a slightly higher initial start up or connection fee, as the kit and labour required tend to be more costly, but once up and running, costs are comparable to standard broadband. "And it will not slow down at peak times as many fixed line solutions can do," he says.
"Monthly charges depend on the connection speed of between 2 to 8 megabytes per second, upload speed of between 0.5 to 2 megabtyes per second and the monthly inclusive data up to 25 gigabytes. A system for up to 5 users, such as a farm office, monthly fees will be very similar to most other broadband fees, but reliability and capacity will be much improved. Installation usually takes a couple of hours and the satellite dish can be fitted to the side of the building, on a roof or on an area of open ground" he says.
So regardless of your location, if you work on a farm, for a rural organisation or small business that suffers end of line or other broadband issues, InTouch Systems can now offer a new reliable and cost-effective satellite broadband solution.
