iPhone users: Beware Wi-Fi Assist!
We had a user recently who had gone over their data allowance and incurred additional charges. ‘But that’s not possible,’ he said. ‘I hardly ever use data when I’m not connected to wi-fi, so how can I go over my limit?’
With the advent of Wi-Fi Assist in iPhones, the answer to that.. Read More
Have an ‘Appy weekend?
What can you do if you provide your staff with phones but you don’t want them to use them during working hours to chat on Twitter or search for funny cat videos on YouTube? You could block them from using these sorts of apps entirely, but that could seem harsh if you provide the phone as a benefit.. Read More
Welcome to your new office?
Would you prefer to work from where you WANT to be, rather than where you think you HAVE to be? You no longer need to be tethered to a desk in a windowless room! (more…)
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Remember to turn on your phone backup!
How important is your digital data? Every week here at Simpatico we see people using their mobile phones for every aspect of their lives but without having a backup plan in place if things go wrong. Recently we were helping a local businesswoman change her old iPhone to a newer model and noticed that.. Read More
Cloud voice: a guide to VoIP phone systems and virtual landlines
Cloud voice (VoIP phone systems) offer a range of features which traditional phone lines can’t, and can be MUCH cheaper.
If your existing phone system is coming to the end of its working life, or if you are setting up new premises, then now is the time to consider a cloud voice system and.. Read More
Is a bigger phone better?
For some people a bigger screen is a real plus point with a mobile phone. For others, it just means it won’t fit in their pocket! (more…)
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Mobiles down the toilet?
In a recent survey, a quarter of respondents admitted to dropping their mobile phone down a toilet. Really?! But seriously, how well are your handsets being looked after? (more…)
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Working from home and mobile phone coverage
According to a recent survey, 43% of UK employees worked from home at least once in 2016. And yet 32% complained of patchy mobile phone reception – whilst 11% suffered from no signal at all. (more…)
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How often do you breach your data limits?
How closely do you monitor your and your staff’s data usage? You may see significant differences between users, due to different usage habits or different settings on their handsets.
A recent survey by comparison website Broadband Genie showed that one in ten users exceeeded their data.. Read More
Cybersecurity & mobile phones: how prepared are you?
Phones aren’t really phones anymore. They are computers – and like anything sitting on your desktop, they are a potential route into your company data. What systems do you have in place to limit the risk? (more…)
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Which business mobile network based on 4G signal?
One of the main considerations when choosing the right mobile phone network for your business will be quality of signal.
If you’re a business mobile phone user and need fast internet access then there are still differences between the networks in different parts of the country. In the.. Read More
Business Mobile Phone Resolutions for 2017
We’re not talking about pixel resolution here, but new year’s resolutions. What should you be doing in 2017 to make your business mobile phone usage smarter? (more…)
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