Case Study: Keeping Traders Connected at Rock N Ribs Festival

Case Study: Festival WiFi Keeping Traders Connected at Rock N Ribs Festival Location: Bath & West Showground Scale: 12,000+ Visitors | ~100 Traders Partner: Bearfoot Productions Our Role: Temporary Festival WiFi for Card Payments The Challenge If you’ve ever been to an outdoor event, you already know what can happen to your phone as soon […]
Struggling with Hybrid Working? Your Technology Could Be the Issue

Struggling with hybrid working? Your technology could be the issue If you’ve been keeping an eye on the news lately, you’ll know that UK businesses are currently being pulled in two opposite directions. The International Energy Agency has released a number of recommended measures in light of what it calls “the greatest global energy security […]
ontel celebrates 10 years in business

ontel Celebrates 10 Years in Business As ontel celebrates its 10th birthday, we’re taking the opportunity to look back over the past decade. From our beginnings as a one man band with a vision to simplify business telecoms, to becoming a trusted provider supporting organisations of all sizes across the UK. Join us for this […]
Are Connectivity Issues Stalling the Future of AI and 5G?

Are Connectivity Issues Stalling the Future of AI and 5G? Is Your Business Network Ready For AI and 5G? Research Says Maybe Not AI is shaping up to be a revolutionary force in the modern business world in terms of speed, automation and responsiveness. With all the noise around it, there’s no denying that it’s […]
Why 2025 is the year to prepare for the PSTN switch-off

Why 2025 is the year to prepare for the PSTN switch-off Last year, it was announced that the PSTN switch-off had been postponed from December 2025 to January 2027. Responding to concerns about the impact on vulnerable individuals, the extension is designed to give customers more time to prepare and the BT group the chance […]
Telecoms Misconceptions Explained

Common Telecoms Misconceptions Explained: Why Changing Phone Systems is Less Painful Than You Might Think Switching to a new telecoms system or provider can seem like a daunting prospect. It’s true – there are a few steps involved. You will need to liaise with your suppliers, communicate the changes with your team, and be […]
How to Reduce Telecoms Costs – 4 Top Tips

How to Reduce Telecoms Costs: 4 Top Tips With costs rising left, right and centre, many businesses are feeling the pinch. While you may be able to make cuts in some areas, your utilities are a necessity. Effective telecoms and connectivity can boost productivity, efficiency and even profits but a decent system requires some level […]
How Does VoIP Work for Small Business?

How Does VoIP Work for Small Business? If you’re used to a traditional phone line you may be wondering if and how a VoIP system can work for a small business, and whether it’s even worth considering. The answer is yes, and it’s not as complicated as you might think. As a small business owner […]
Improving your Connectivity Services

Improving your Connectivity Services If it’s time to upgrade your connectivity services, it’s easy to be put off by thoughts of complicated processes and disruption during the installation process. However, you’ll often find that lead times are much shorter than expected and your provider can do most of the work for you. To help you […]
Futureproof your Broadband for the Switch Off

What does the Copper Switch Off mean for your broadband service? In 2025, Openreach willl be retiring the analogue network for the majority of users in favour of faster, more reliable digital solutions. The stop sell of copper products has already started and the fibre roll out is in full swing with plans to provide […]