As part of their “Plan B measures” to help tackle a surge in cases of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19, the government has advised people to work from home where possible, with a warning that additional measures may follow if the situation worsens.

Whilst many people will be prepared with lessons learned from the previous pandemic lockdowns, for the assurance of a robust and dependable link, many others will be looking for solutions to improve their internet connection. For large households there may be a requirement for the connection to support multiple adults working from home as well as providing entertainment for children; should the situation deteriorate, many parents will also be considering the potential of a return to home schooling in the New Year.

As previously discussed in the other articles on the Freedomsat website, our service is well placed to assist working from home with support for applications such as VoIP, VPN and video conferencing. Offering complete coverage of the UK, the Freedomsat platform utilises reliable 4G and satellite broadband internet connections to reach those locations where ADSL and fibre broadband are not viable. If you are looking at methods of improvement, our team are available to advise.

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