What is SoGEA?
For your business to be successful it needs to be connected. That means fast and reliable broadband along with the best voice communications being in place. It was once the case that businesses would need to place two orders to meet these needs: one for a broadband connection and one for a phone line. SoGEA changes this.
So, what is SoGEA and how can it bring benefits to your business? Let’s take a more detailed look.
A look at what SOGEA broadband is
Put simply, SoGEA broadband provides your business with everything that it needs to connect to the internet. Standing for Single Order Generic Ethernet Access, SoGEA is a broadband service that has the capability to deliver the same data levels and performance as FTTC (fibre to the cabinet). However, the difference is that SoGEA does away with the need to install a traditional phone line.
With the cost of installing a traditional phone line being around the £160 mark, you can see that SoGEA can instantly offer you savings. With an unwanted phone line now out of the equation, what you’re left with is a broadband that offers speeds of up to 80Mbs and a system that can be combined with a VoIP service that caters for all your phone needs. You can even transfer your existing business phone number across.
What are the main features of SoGEA?
Now we know a little more about “What is SoGEA?” it’s worth taking the time to look at some of the features that you can expect to find.
No PSTN line
PSTN is already outdated. The process of replacing this has been going on for some time and there’s a good reason to make sure that your business isn’t left behind: PTSN lines will be shut down in 2025 so the time to act is now. SoGEA offers a dedicated internet line that’s used to provide broadband without the need to run over a traditional PTSN line. Instead, it takes advantage of the same fibre technology that is used in FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet).
This means that there is no longer the need to place an order for your broadband and a separate one for your phone line. You can use SoGEA with VoIP technology meaning that your voice needs are all taken care of with a single system.
Fast and reliable
Your business needs internet that is both fast and reliable. Downtime has an impact on your operations and ultimately affects your bottom line. When compared to traditional copper wires, SoGEA lines are far more reliable, and the risk of any downtime is greatly reduced. SoGEA also protects your business with better speed.
By using fibre-based technology, SoGEA can provide your business with fast internet speeds. These go all the way up to 80Mbs. Ultimately, what you get with SoGEA is an internet solution that offers higher-than-average bandwidth along with speeds that are superior.
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Having looked at the key features of SoGEA, you can perhaps already recognise the numerous benefits that it can bring to your business. We’re going to run through the main ones now:
Cost-effective and reliable
We’ve already looked at the 80Mbs speed that SoGEA offers, but it’s worth revisiting the fact that it uses the same resilient fibre-based technology that traditional fibre broadband uses. This means that the tech is already proven. You’re not taking risks with your business by branching out into an area that’s experimental.
As well as doing away with the need for the installation of a separate phone line, SoGEA can also save your business money on an ongoing basis. That’s because of how your data usage and phone calls are all presented in one single, competitive, bill.
One point of contact
As a standalone broadband solution, SoGEA means that there is no need to pay for and install a phone line. This means that the installation process is quick and easy as there is only one company that you need to be in touch with. It also means that, if you ever have any queries about your service, there is only ever one point of contact. No valuable time is lost going between one company and another.
Your business is future-proofed
The digital transformation is well underway in the UK. Failing to act now will mean that your business is left behind. The upgrades taking place are only good news, but businesses need to understand exactly how it will affect them and what they need to do. SoGEA runs on the fibre network meaning that when PTSN is switched off, your business will feel no impact.
Is SoGEA the right solution for my business?
There is no doubt that SoGEA offers a whole host of benefits to businesses of all sizes, but does that mean that it’s the right solution for you? At Landall, we’re experts when it comes to all thing’s connectivity. By getting in touch with us, we can explore your business needs and guide you to the solution that works best for you. By working with us, you can be sure that not only will you be presented with options that are highly effective: they will be extremely cost-effective too.
