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28/07/2020

Hello All,

If your an Android user, please read this. Lets keep you and your data safe

The nasty adware is able to launch its attack whether the infected app is open or not

27/07/2020

Are you eligible?

Homes and businesses in rural areas of the UK may be eligible for funding towards the cost of installing gigabit-capable broadband when part of a group scheme.

Rural premises with broadband speeds of less than 100Mbps can use vouchers worth £1,500 per home and up to £3,500 for each small to medium-sized business (SME) to support the cost of installing new fast and reliable connections.

Gigabit-capable broadband connections offer the fastest and most reliable speeds available, and the Government is committed to a vision of a digitally connected Britain.

If you want to know if you are eligible for the scheme get in touch

www.switchconnectz.com/contact-us

21/07/2020

Access Broadband Cymru

This scheme provides grants to fund (or part-fund) the installation costs of new broadband connections for homes and businesses in Wales. It does not include monthly rental costs.

New connections through this scheme must deliver a step change in speed - with at least double your current download speeds eg a current connection of 10Mbps must improve to at least 20Mbps.

The amount of funding you can receive depends on the speed of the new connection:

£400 for 10Mbps and above
£800 for 30Mbps and above

If you are part of a rural community, support may be available from the UK Government to connect to gigabit capable broadband. Those with speeds of less than 30Mbps may be eligible for additional funding from the Welsh Government towards these costs.

If you feel this grant can help you and are struggling to get broadband coverage, we'd love to have a chat and see how this can help you.

www.switchconnectz.com

19/07/2020

Do you struggle to get broadband coverage at home or work?

Have you heard of Big Blu? They offer 100% nationwide coverage and connect even the most remote parts of the country with our range of packages to suit all needs from light browsing through to home learning as well as specialist business packages that use a fixed IP address and prioritised data.

We are a verified installer for Big Blu. If you are affected with this issue, get in touch to see how we can help you get coverage.

https://switchconnectz.com/contact-us/

17/07/2020

Network Attached Storage (NAS) – Why Is It Important For Your Small Business or Home And Do You Need One?

People are probably familiar with external hard drives that connect into their computers, through the USB port.

Network Attached Storage is essentially a similar prospect of an external storage device, but rather than connecting into a computer through a USB peripheral port, it uses either a wired or wireless network connection, to allow any compatible device within that local area network, to access the files.

This can be extremely useful as a central data storage, used to share or backup files and media for Home and Business users.

Check out our latest blog post on how NAS can help you and the benefits from it.

https://switchconnectz.com/network-attached-storage-nas-why-is-it-important-for-your-small-business-and-do-you-need-one/

13/07/2020

What is the BT Reward Card?

The BT Reward Card is pre-loaded with money for you to spend on whatever you like. Just activate it and you can spend it in most places that accept Mastercard®.

How can I claim my BT Reward Card?
You can claim your reward online using your BT ID.

If you ordered broadband, please wait till your service is activated before you claim.

If you ordered a mobile product, please wait 30 days after activating your SIM or receiving your phone before you claim.

We have a variety of Phone, SIM & Broadband deals eligible for the offer.

https://switchconnectz.com/contact-us/

10/07/2020

Have you seen the new OLEV grants?

You can get up to 75% towards Your Home EV Charge Point and installation (to a maximum of £500)

These grants are available for domestic units and offer 75% towards the cost of a Home Charger unit up to a maximum of £500.

This funding grant subsidises you for the cost of installing a residential electric vehicle charging station for owners or primary users of electric vehicles.

The grant allows us to reclaim the money spent on installing your charging stations to a maximum value of £500, meaning you pay less overall.

https://switchconnectz.com/carcharges/

07/07/2020

We are sure that most of you have by now heard of Huawei and most probably seen it in the news at some point with the controversy of its handling of personal data and security.

In the news today our government has taken a big step in fast tracking the ban of the Chinese firms' involvement in the UK's Telecom network.

Huawei were set to play a big role in rolling out 5G. With them now potentially gone, what do you think this means for 5G and UK Telecoms?

Have any of you used 5G? What are your thoughts on this?

For the full BBC article, click the link below:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53306809

www.switchconnectz.com

01/07/2020

Did you know?

The new iOS comes with support for Sound Recognition in Accessibility. Your phone can now listen for specific sounds, including a baby crying, smoke alarm, water running etc, and notify you. Potentially life changing.

If you need a new Apple device, get in touch here:

https://switch.broadbandandphones.co.uk/mobile-phones-sims/mobile-sims-for-home/
https://switch.broadbandandphones.co.uk/mobile-phones-sims/mobile-phones-for-business/

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29/06/2020

The latest generation of mobile internet technology has already had a number of large UK cities connected and is redefining speed of connectivity. 5G comes with lightning speed streaming, smart ecosystems, increased productivity, faster communication, cost savings, more complete connections, faster download speeds and cloud connections, real-time data access, increased portability and security.


As the mobile worker and office become increasingly common, mobile devices are required to be trusted, optimised and ready for business on the go. The capabilities of the mobile devices used by business people are expected not only to evolve, but to be able to offer and empower a user friendly remote working experience. 5G offers the modern worker exactly that. Smooth connectivity for a seamless working experience. 5G keeps you seamlessly connected even whether you’re on the move or at the office. It is now easier than ever to search, stream and download files in a flash, or hold a video conference call without any interruption to your connection.

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26/06/2020

With more sports beginning to start back up and return to normal, take advantage of BT's Home Broadband offer with half price BT Sports.

Never miss a game!

Would you like to hear more?
Email or message us.

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25/06/2020

Mobile security, mobile device management (MDM) and enrolment have been among the top trending topics in the mobile industry. But what do these terms actually mean? Why have these topics grown in popularity and what are the benefits they can bring to your workforce?

Why do we need mobile security?

Before we get into it, we need to ask ourselves, why do we need mobile security in the first place? Well, to put it simply, the lack of internet security is among the top risks facing businesses today. With the high pace of software & hardware developments alike, mobile devices have become one of the main targets for cyber attacks. Today, the need for protection is more critical because we store far more sensitive data on these devices as they become more and more sophisticated to make our lives easier and easier. Studies are now showing that mobile banking is one of the top three most used apps (https://www.whatmobile.net/Opinion/article/mobile-security-important).

The reality is many businesses wouldn’t have even considered or thought about needing to protect their devices in the first instance. The threat of devices being hacked is widely ignored until something goes wrong, a mailbox gets hacked into, company bank details are exposed, social media accounts taken, or worse, client data gets taken…

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