Assuming they will get the fastest mobile broadband speeds, people quite often choose an antenna that’s the biggest, most expensive, and that has the highest gain. Unfortunately, it’s not that
Standard 4G will usually do the job as a temporary connection. But have you ever noticed slow performance, even in well built-up areas where you’d expect great coverage? Local 4G
The Internet is something we take for granted most of the time — we connect to WiFi and just use it. Although it’s not often that things go wrong, there
Solar farms require a reliable internet connection, which isn’t always easy to obtain given their often remote locations. As some locations are not well served by mobile broadband, satellite broadband
It can be difficult to get a reliable and usable 4G broadband connection in temporary buildings. Using your mobile phone as a hotspot will only get you so far, especially
Is your 4G broadband restricted? Connecting to the internet via a 4G or 5G connection can come with some restrictions, such as not being able to access particular websites. Some
As we come out of lockdown and start to get back to some kind of normality, our broadband needs may have changed. With some companies having cancelled their internet connections
Imagine the situation: you have your 4G router delivered, or professionally installed at height to provide the best possible service, and everything is great. You’re working away happily, then a
As they require Internet access, COVID-19 testing centres require 4G broadband connectivity. Melbek are proud to have been asked to help with this. We have been involved in supplying superfast
Yet again, a company with poor unlimited 4G broadband on their construction site has asked for our help. This is becoming a common problem that we solve for construction sites.
Fibre To The Premises (FTTP) provides the fastest and most reliable internet connection available in the UK. A fibre cable is run from the local BT exchange to a business
What happens when you get a construction contract that is in Southern Ireland, Denmark, Portugal or elsewhere in Europe, and you need broadband that performs? We have the solution for
Like all business, zoos have had to adapt to the COVID-19 situation. We have helped by providing WiFi to car parks, giving visitors internet access to view and book tickets.
Keeping 4G broadband costs under control on construction sites is important. One way of achieving this is to limit the data usage to working hours on site. This avoids inappropriate
COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the construction industry. With new rules requiring social distancing, we have been helping construction companies by extending their working space with mobile WiFi
Unlimited 4G broadband sounds like a great idea: you never have to worry about how much you use, and no risk of unexpected bills. However, with mass market solutions there
With COVID-19 resulting in many more home workers, we have been called upon to help remote employees whose Internet connection at home is slow or saturated. The problem for some
The problem: Construction site cabins needed broadband quickly, however the site was shielded by large steel buildings that completely blocked the 4G signal and there was no coverage on any
The problem: Provide reliable broadband to a construction site in a highly populated area. In these areas saturation of the mobile network can be a problem. You will get speed
The problem: Provide reliable internet connectivity during the construction phase of a wind farm in Devon, whilst keeping costs low. Devon is famous for signal problems with mobile networks, especially
Construction sites are busy and fluid environments, and having a broadband provider that understands this is essential. Melbek provide an online portal where you can manage your mobile broadband connections,
There is plenty of talk about 5G at the moment, and the amazing speeds it will bring. Even when it is launched in the UK, mobile networks will not be
We have all seen the low-cost offers of 4G mobile broadband with a huge data allowance. These tariffs are aimed at the consumer, and are restricted to handsets or a
We were recently called out to install a 4G unit, replacing one provided by a competitor – one of many who claim to be the leader in this sector. The
We now have two 4G products to offer our customers, both on 30 day rolling contracts: 4G WiFi and 4G WiFi Pro. Our 4G WiFi product is a plug-and-go 4G
One of our customers had a problem with 4G speeds at the Olympic Park in East London. While this is somewhere you’d think 4G speeds would be fine, they were
While we install our 4G broadband solutions at construction sites throughout the UK, we also install for the following: New office buildings waiting for fibre broadband Show homes – with
Keeping track of 4G usage is highly important if you want to keep costs under control. For this reason we have now added SMS alerts as part of our standard
Broadband for construction sites just got even easier. Although we like speaking to people, once you have an account with us you can now order your 4G and WiFi installations
Margins are always tight, and costs constantly come under the spotlight. If you are using a 4G connection then you can run up huge bills very easily, but there is
Our online portal has proven to be a great bonus to our construction site 4G broadband customers, allowing access to usage data, and providing email alerts when certain quota levels
When you choose your partner for providing 4G broadband for construction sites, you should be wary of companies that are Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). The reason for this is
Do you have to stick your 4G broadband dongle to a window like this? Perhaps you have to move near a window or dangle it out of the cabin? If
It’s not surprising that WiFi on construction sites is problematic: after all, the site cabins act like a Faraday cage (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faraday_cage), blocking the signals from one cabin to another. In
Media City in Salford, Manchester is the home of BBC, ITV and many other media companies. When Bouygues needed 400Gb of data per month at Media City, on a reliable
It’s common for green and brown field construction sites to have generators as their only form of power. I am sure we have all had times when the site cabins
As anyone with knowledge of mobile broadband and WiFi will tell you: the higher the antenna the better the signal. There are always risks in working at height, but at
If you’re experiencing problems with Virtual Private Network (VPN) connectivity over 4G on construction sites, that’s where having a good service provider helps. VPN problems over 4G connections can happen,