Internet Failover for Business Continuity
As more and more business moves online, continuity plans have to include your internet. Having a failover connection for your internet is critical in mitigating the effects of unplanned outages.
QoS to Avoid a Network SOS
What is “Quality of Service?” QoS stands for Quality of Service, aka, the ability to prioritize what’s happening on your business network. This means that you can ensure mission-critical uses like VoIP and video calls take priority over things like streaming services. QoS provides traffic control mechanisms on networks, allowing you to use your resources […]
iTel Networks partners with the City of Campbell River
City of Campbell River and iTel Networks partner to expand CRadvantage internet service for local businesses For Immediate Release The City is partnering with iTel Networks to expand Campbell River’s municipal internet service. In addition to serving current and potential new customers on the open-access fibre optic network, iTel will provide Internet services to City […]
Wireless Business Internet: the Top 5 Terms to Know
Wireless internet, wi-fi, fixed wireless, 4G, 5G and LTE…what do all these terms mean? These terms sound familiar and simple when they’re thrown around in marketing materials. However, the truth is that few take the time to understand the terminology and what each could mean for business decisions. What does “Wireless Internet” Really Mean? At […]
What is Latency & How Can it Impact Business Performance?
Are you experiencing choppy video calls? Critical emails being delayed – and upsetting your customers? Latency issues are common and may be worth investigating. After all, your reputation is important and poor network performance isn’t an excuse. Latency is not only frustrating but can also be a costly business problem. Read more to learn more […]
What are the Benefits of Fibre Internet for Business?
Not only does fibre offer faster speeds than traditional connections, but with more data throughput it allows for larger bandwidth profiles and in most cases are symmetrical meaning 100/100 Mbps. The rise of cloud services like Dropbox and Office 365 has made it essential for businesses to have equal download and upload speeds.
BCLC Contracts with iTel to Support Lottery Network Services
Kamloops, B.C, June 30, 2020 — Kamloops’ technology future looks even brighter with a new agreement between two of the city’s largest technology companies: BCLC and iTel Networks (iTel). Under a three-year contract with BCLC, iTel will provide the fast and secure Internet connection needed to support BCLC’s retail partners located in remote and rural areas […]
Copper RJ45 Handoff vs. Fibre Handoff
Great internet is taken for granted, and it’s easy to fall into the trap of assuming that connecting won’t be an issue. But the reality is that there are many underlying complexities to connectivity and a reliable connection isn’t always certain. One area to thoroughly understand is the handoff – this is the type of […]
IPv4 vs IPv6: What You Need to Know
IPv4 vs IPv6: A Little History The first major internet protocol invented, IPv4 (Internet Protocol version 4) defines IP addresses in a 32-bit format. It remains the main configuration for delivering information between devices via the internet and has been in use since the 70s. This protocol has been the backbone of the world wide […]
Comparing SC and LC Fibre Optic Connectors
The two most common fibre optic connectors in use today are SC and LC connectors. While they are very similar, they are not interchangeable and differ in design and size. When getting ready for a fibre installation at your business, you must match the right connectors to your project. This will ensure high performance and […]
