Choosing a cloud hosting partner with confidence

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Wireless connectivity has changed beyond all recognition in the last few years. Today you can access the internet wirelessly just about anywhere above the ground and in an ever increasing number of places below ground too, it seems.

We are seeing broadband on the move match the sophistication of the mobile devices we use to access the internet.

But there are still a variety of wireless technologies available to access the internet, often depending on network coverage and whether we are on the move or standing still.

So for a small business it makes sense to select one provider which can manage this access and switch between the different technologies to give you the broadest range of working options, whether you are at home, in the office or on the move.

So what are the key technologies, and how do they affect your ability to take full advantage of cloud-based business apps?

2G networks were introduced in the 1990s and are still in use today. They enabled mobile phone networks to offer data services in the form of text and picture messages.

Then when 3G networks were rolled out about 10 years ago they brought with them mobile broadband. Over the past decade we have all grown used to the freedom to access the internet and upload and download data that comes with 3G.

However, 3G does have limitations, especially if you are trying to accomplish anything that requires fast data transfer or streaming. And it is never going to be as fast or as consistent as the broadband speed you achieve with a fixed line.

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EE wireless keeps small businesses on the move