Mobile phone unlocking is usually one of those things that you become aware of when you want to change provider or travel abroad…..
Parental Controls: 10 tips and tricks to keep your child safe
While many of us have passcodes or controls on the main house computer, how many can say the same for every device in the house that can get on the web…..
How to use Apps Safely on your Mobile Phone
Never before has ‘there must be an app for that’ become such a common catchphrase – because there almost always is. Here’s how to keep safety savvy…..
Broadband: Switching is set to get easier….!
Switching broadband provider no longer needs to cause a headache. Read all about the changes announced by Ofcom…..
Tier 1 Carriers
What is a Tier 1 carrier and why is it so important to use one…..?
What is Direct Internet Access (DIA)…?
Why DIA is the best option for large or growing workforces and those reliant on cloud-based working…..
Boxx Shop Local & Support Small Businesses
We predominantly work with SMEs, so when we were coming up with the content, look and feel for our new website, we decided to use local small businesses to pull it all together…
The 10 Best Apps for your Business
In an increasingly digital business world, apps are increasingly the solution to skills or time shortages, helping you manage everything with ease and create more time in the day.
Your Broadband Provision: What to do if you’re unhappy
While the speed of service is ultimately dictated by what infrastructure is in place, there are steps that can be taken to ensure that you’re receiving as good a service as possible…
Five Top Tips for Saving your Business Money
We have pulled together a list of some of the most popular things to check, and solutions for how you can improve your company finances without cutting anything out.
UK Calling:
The biggest changes to UK telephone calls for more than a decade are coming – Here’s a run down on what this means to you…
Boxx goes Back 2 School
Directors Dean Burgin & James Green have always been keen to support local causes and in particular are passionate about encouraging entrepreneurship and working with young people to help them carve a better future for themselves…..
Bits & Bytes: The difference between a Megabit & a Megabyte
Two words that look and sound very similar. Anyone could be forgiven for assuming they are two terms for the same service but that would be a big mistake…
Business Energy: Save Money by Switching
An often overlooked avenue where businesses can make significant cost savings, for little investment of time…
Why your business needs to take card payments
You do not need to use a traditional High Street Bank to offer card payment options to your customers…
Telephone Fraud: 6 Top Tips to Prevent It
Telephone fraud remains a significant crime that can harm your business’s finances as well as damage your reputation. Don’t make the mistake of thinking it is a thing of the past overtaken by cyber crime…
VoIP: An Introduction to Voice Over Internet Protocol
Voice over Internet Protocol, more commonly known as VoIP, has revolutionised communication by allowing person-to-person calls over the internet, at a lower than usual price.
Telephone jargon buster: Key telecoms terms explained
As jargon-heavy industries and sectors go, telecoms is one of the hardest to master. But fear not, we explain all…..
Team Boxx grow their mos for Movember
Boxx Communications abandon their bare faces and get hairy as part of the Movember movement…..
Broadband jargon buster: key terms explained
fear not our jargon-buster will mean you can hold your own, while ensuring you get the package you need because you have the right knowledge at your fingertips…..
Top tips to improve your broadband speed
Many things can affect the speed you are getting but the good thing is that many of them are in your control and can be easily fixed…..
Top Tips to Reduce Data Hacking
How to reduce your chances of falling victim to data theft, which reports show target smaller businesses, who loose thousands per year…
Five areas of the UK gearing up for dialling code changes in October 2014
UK local area dialling code changes are coming soon: Where they are and what you need to know…..
New world record set for broadband speed over copper wires
New world record set for broadband speed over copper phone wires using a prototype technology called XG-FAST…..
Small Business Saturday 2014 launched
Encouraging consumers to shop local and support the independent shops and traders in their area…..
Small Business Bill included in Queen’s Speech for the first time
Small Business Bill included in Queen’s Speech for the first time and contains a raft of measures aimed at helping smaller enterprises compete on a level playing field with bigger firms…..
Top five Twitter success tips for small businesses
Top five things every small business should do on Twitter in order to boost social profile & results…..
World Cup 2014 was the most mobile yet
Read all about why the World Cup 2014 was the most mobile sporting event yet and what this holds for the future…..
Ofcom announces new rules for Openreach repairs
New rules governing Openreach repairs come into force this Summer, designed to ensure customers get a better service…..
Heartbleed – and what it means for small businesses and data
Heartbleed: what it is and what you need to do about it to protect yourself and your business…..
1 in 4 UK households now has superfast broadband
1 in 4 residential broadbands are now superfast, but the benefits are not shared evenly across the UK. Read more…..
Ofcom: UK overtakes major EU nations for superfast broadband
New figures show that the UK has the highest take-up and coverage of superfast broadband of the EU’s five biggest economies…..
Five ways to stop your website being a victim of cyber crime
Cyber crime can be an annoying and time-consuming menace for small businesses. Introducing a new service that shows how to spot it and stop it…..
Three business basics to review constantly
Getting the basics right: The business strategy that never ends with continuous review…..
World’s largest smartphone carriers announce new models
But who launched what, and which were the best received? Learn where the mobile phone market is headed in 2014…..
Facebook for business: Our top 5 tips
Businesses can easily make the mistake of dismissing Facebook as a social media channel devoted to keeping in touch with friends, when in fact it is a powerful tool for companies as well…..
Superfast Broadband to UK’s most remote areas
New £10m fund for rural broadband pilot areas announced by the government in a bid to reach a 2017 target…..
2013: The year of New Businesses
Small business start-ups hit record level in 2013 and Government statistics show that micro and small businesses make up 95 per cent of all companies…..
Cost Saving: Small Business Advice
With a bit of research and some forward-planning, it’s relatively straightforward to save significant sums of money, as well as time…..
Ofcom announce new pricing structure
Simpler call pricing structure for 08, 09 and 118 numbers from Ofcom, in a bid to clear up confusion. Read all about the changes…..
Ofcom: Faster telecoms repairs and installation promised
New pressure on Openreach to do repairs quickly – and what will happen if they don’t improve over the next 12 months
Broadband Vouchers: Government scheme to help small businesses
Government makes broadband vouchers available to small businesses as part of several new schemes aimed at helping small businesses…..
Twitter for Business: 5 tips for small businesses
A beginner’s guide to using Twitter to help your business
Social Media: What small businesses need to know
Why every business needs social media and how to get started in the ever changing world of Likes, Hashtags & Tweets…
Small Business Advice: Organisations that can help
Running a small business can be difficult at times: Read our tips and advice about where to turn when the going gets tough….
At last, 4G is picking up speed
Up to 6x faster mobile data could be coming your way as plans for the highly anticipated 4G network are announced…..
Fibre confusion explained….!
Fibre Broadband is becoming increasingly popular these days, but many people still aren’t sure what it is or what the benefits are over a standard broadband connection….
How to be more effective at work…!
Are you looking for ways to be more productive at work…? It’s time to throw out your extra long to-do list, doing less is the way forward…
You were called today at ………!
The 1471 telephone service is currently (and quietly) being phased out. But don’t rush out to buy an answering machine to fulfil your curious nature just yet though…..
Latest ‘Data Roaming’ info for EU holiday makers
The EU may have voted to ban data roaming charges, but this doesn't come into play until next year. How you can protect yourself until then….
Your telephone number, your marketing tool!
Many people do not realise that Non-Geographical Numbers can be a really effective marketing tool in business…
What will my broadband speed be…..?
Everyone wants a better and faster Broadband speed, but it is not always possible to tell what the 'exact' download or upload speeds will be……
It’s GOOD to TALK…!
Does your business operate over multiple sites…?
Is there a particular person that you spend way too much time talking on the phone to…?
The need for speed…..!
Do you feel your internet just isn't performing at the speed it should, or the speed you would like…..?
Talk/Text/Surf & Drive…..!
Are there ever texts that are 'so' important they simply cannot wait…? Or why do we find it a nuisance to pull over to take a call safely…?
5 year old boy runs up a £1,700 bill in 10 minutes….!
It's been reported in the news recently that a 5 year old boy ran up a bill of over £1,700 with iTunes using an iPad – Are you doing enough to protect yourself and your gadgets….?
Could you live without your smartphone…?
We humans are becoming ever more reliant on our hand-held devices. If your mobile is your most important possession…..
“Sorry, we can’t take your call right now”
If you are a small business owner there are going to be occasions when you cannot answer your phone, it’s inevitable. How you deal with this though, can, make or break your business……..
Dial 999 in an Emergency…?
112 is the European Emergency Services number. It's been in operation for a while, yet only a tiny proportion of the UK even know about it! And it's not just for when you're holidaying in Europe – you can use it for UK emergencies too.
A S.M.A.R.T New Year
The first few days of every New Year are filled with ambition and high hopes for the year ahead. In our personal lives we vow to drink less, eat better & exercise more, to name but a few
