How pay as you go satellite broadband works.

A recent blog post I wrote, as well as other news on the web shows that pay as you go satellite broadband systems are live and active.

After exploring into this I realised no one has explained how the system will work once you have it all set it. So that’s exactly what I'm going to do now.

Equipment

Just like with every satellite broadband package the equipment will consist on the antenna, satellite modem, mounting bracket/arm, LNB and the nuts and bolts.

Installation

We will arrange a day with you and an installation engineer that suits both parties, upon the visit to your property/site the engineer will discuss the best possible place to mount the satellite. On properties which are unsuitable or where customers do not wish to have a satellite antenna we are able to provide a King post mount which can be fixed anywhere on the properties land (please state this before the engineer comes to your site so we can provide the full equipment).

Once you are live

Once your pay as you go satellite broadband system is active you should be able to access the internet straight away as a 1GB top up is included in your initial cost.

At this stage feel free to use your satellite broadband connection however you like.

Checking your data usage

Satellite broadband unfortunately has data limits which may seem rather small at first. But your data can go a long way as long as you look after it. I’ve written a previous blog on how to check your data usage and given some tips to control how much data you use.

To check your data online use http://mystats.avantiplc.com this is a direct link to your satellite modem and allows you to view your data usage breakdown.

Topping up

 When the time comes that you run out of data your browser will re-direct you to a screen that asks you to top up. Topping up is an easy process that can be done online or via the phone. Once your top up request has been processed (should not take too long) your system will start to work again.

If you want to keep on top of your system and ensure it continues to work you can always top up with larger amounts.

If you would like to know any further information regarding this service or any of our other services please get in contact with us info@hyspeedbroadband.com

As always,

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Broadband for your Hotel

Hotels in the UK are under increasing pressure to provide more to their guests whilst staying at an affordable price.  Services which used to be seen as an added extra have now become vital in hotels, and in fact pull factors when a customer is deciding on where to stay.

As with most things, the accommodation that ticks the most boxes for the customer will be the hotel that eventually gets booked into. People will firstly focus on; Location, price, climate. But after that short-list has been drawn up many will want facilities that include; Swimming pool, games room, bar and ever increasingly Wi-Fi access. When the final decision has been made it could come down to something as simple as having an adequate internet service.

Is Wi-Fi a simple fix?

Most places will tell you yes, that’s because 80% of the UK has access to fast broadband (anything that exceeds 2Mbps). What about the 20% of people who don’t have access how simple is it then? Councils can be written to, phone calls can be made, but changes to the infrastructure will take time and money.

Can hotels stand and suffer whilst their competition receives their potential bookings? Not in this economic climate.

What can be done?

Satellite broadband is one option for those who are without a reliable internet connection. It has 100% coverage of the UK with the only limitations being a line of sight has to be established to the satellite.

Satellite broadband does not have to be costly solutions either. HySpeed Broadband have developed packages specifically for Hotels, B&B’s, Guest houses and any other accommodation types that want to offer their customers a Wi-Fi solutions.

Offer your guests more with satellite broadband. Find out more about this exciting opportunity, by giving us a call on 0203 582 1366.

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Is Your House Made From Chocolate?

This may be an unusual title and probably grabbed your attention. For us this question is actually asked before taking an order from a customer.

Houses come in all shapes, sizes, and building materials and we cannot assume that just because you live in a house it is made on bricks which are able to support a heavy satellite broadband dish and bracket.

Of course the question “is your house made from chocolate?” is an exaggeration and not to be taken seriously unless your house is actually made from chocolate…and in that case where have you been all my life! But it has to be noted that houses are made differently, and with different structures comes different challenges.

Nevertheless solutions for these problems can all be overcome. If your house is a wooden structure for example, it may not be strong enough to support the dish and mount. The solution to this problem would be to use a king post as the mount. This is a stand-alone post which can be situated anywhere that has line of sight. The dish is then mounted onto the king post and cables are laid to the satellite modem from there. In any case the satellite broadband provider should provider you will all the information you need regarding installation.

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Pay-As-You-Go satellite broadband! from Hyspeed Broadband

Satellite broadband is an ever changing market globally, with emerging markets, new technologies and increased pressure for faster speeds and lower costs put pressure on the satellite operators and the resellers.

HySpeed Broadband a partner of Avanti Communications has listened to customer’s issues and qualms regarding bills and costs in this modern age. They are also of the knowledge that due to the technology involved and market satellite broadband is a more expensive solution compared to ADSL lines (Cable & Fibre). 

Avanti have listened to their partners including HySpeed broadband and have now brought to the forefront a new way of paying for satellite broadband.

Pay-As-You-Go satellite broadband!

 Avanti becomes the first European satellite operator to offer Pay-As-You-Go pricing for Ka-band services. HySpeed Broadband’s director Dr Raied Nasser said;

“As a partner of Avanti Communications will now have a new option for customers who do not like being in a contract, or don’t use the internet connection enough to warrant having a monthly subscription. It is now made easier for users to be in control themselves. They have the power to use as much, or as little as they want to. No shock bills or throttling of service for going over the monthly data allowance.” [Dr Raied Nasser]

He also went on to say.

“It also opens up a market for second home owners and the tourism lettings industry with the ever increasing demand for an internet connection whilst away.”

The new pricing model from HySpeed Broadband will be made available to new customers. HySpeed Broadband has stated that if a customer wishes to then upgrade to a monthly subscription package this is easily done.

As well as this HySpeed Broadband say;

“This may not be for all consumers out there; many users will opt to stick with monthly contracts as they need a constant connection which works out in the long run less expensive. But there will be a small number of users who will want to embrace this option. Second home or holiday home owners can now not have to worry about paying for a monthly bill in their rural home, as a simple installation of HySpeed’s Pay-As-You-Go service means they will only be paying when they are using the property. “

“It is also a great service for those in the tourism industry. There have been many cases in recent years dictating that although tourism is based on getting away from the city, and the place of work. Many tourists still look for an internet connection or Wi-Fi connectivity when choosing a place to stay as it is vital for communication. A pay-as-you-go service would offer the holiday home owners and property managers a solution for offering a broadband connection in any home across the UK with satellite broadband and a pay-as-you-go system, the party who are then staying will choose whether or not they use the service provided.”

We cannot wait for this service to get off the ground and get running. It will be a great help giving users a choice. 

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Tom Light

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How to check your data usage online!

How do I check my how much data I’ve used.

Your monthly usage totals include both uploading and downloading from your HySpeed Broadband service. All usage is measured in Megabytes (MB).

Avanti’s online usage check displays your usage total in Gigabytes (GB), each gigabyte being roughly one thousand Megabytes

A table has been provided below showing rough guidelines for how much each usage example consumes.

Activity	Usage
Viewing a web page	0.2 MB
Uploading a picture to Facebook	0.2 MB
Downloading an email (no attachments)	0.01 MB
Downloading an MP3	5 MB
Watching a two minute YouTube clip	3.75 MB
30 Minutes of online radio	22 MB
1 Hour of BBC iPlayer	280 MB
Downloading a Movie	700 MB

*please note these figures are only a guide.

How do I check my current months usage total and AUP (acceptable usage policy)Limit?

Using your HySpeed Broadband connection you are able to view your currents monthly usage total and AUP limit online by visiting http://mystats.avantiplc.com . Please be aware that the online usage total is not updated in real time, it updates once every 24 hours. Also you must be using your Avanti connection to log onto ‘mystats’

If you would like any further information on how to prevent excessive usage please contact us.

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How to check your satellite broadband speeds! - HySpeed Broadband

How to check your Broadband speeds the correct way!


There are many speed test services available on the Internet. However, less than 1% of Internet access is performed using satellite networks and as a consequence the vast majority of speed test services are tuned for terrestrial wired services such as ADSL. They will give a result but it will simply be incorrect.
For an accurate speed test, we will ask you to download from our server to eliminate all other possible causes that are outside Avanti's control.

Testing your broadband connection correctly is simple; it can be monitored at any time of the day, by going onto http://mystats.avantiplc.com/speedtest. From here you will be able to test your current speeds. For best results we suggest that you test the service at 3 different times of day to get the most accurate result.

If you are having trouble accessing the site, please e-mail support@hyspeedbroadband.com we will send off for an official speed test and ensure you system is running correctly.

If you want a faster speed please remember that upgrading your monthly package increases download speeds and data usage, to enquire about upgrading please call 0203 582 1366 or e-mail 

info@hyspeedbroadband.com

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 HySpeed Broadband

The Scottish Highlands could miss out on broadband developments

The Scottish highlands are known for their vast and undulating plains, with picturesque hills and placid lochs creating peace and tranquillity with all those who preside there. Although residents escape the city life, there are amenities which help to preserve a modern way of life.

The government’s intent to boost super-fast broadband to cover 98% of the UK will most likely skip these areas of Scotland leaving the Highlands in the remaining 2% of residents who will struggle to receive a broadband connection.

The problem being the residents of the highlands obviously made a decision in life. The decision to live in beautiful surroundings, with little to no access to the World, or to live in a built up inner city house, where the view outside of the mundane is only topped by the noise of police sirens and snail’s pace of the commute into work daily. But in this suburban World, you will be the 98% of people. The 2% of people are living in areas where cabled connection will cost the provider more to install than they are worth. Or the exchange point will be too far from the residential home to receive an internet connection of any worth.

There is hope for the 2% though. Take one 30m cable, one satellite dish, a satellite modem, 1 hour of our time, and hey presto, what have you got? An active internet system capable of giving the 2% something they did not have before, a FAST BROADBAND CONNECTION! Not only is this connection active, but it is capable of giving a 10Mbps download, and 2.5Mbps upload.

So as you are probably one of the 98% reading this, as I know I am. Look out for the 2% and tell them that there is another way.  Let them have the peace and tranquillity combined with the access to the World Wide Web.

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