Case Studies

The Challenge

A 12,000 sq.ft research facility located on the Hirwaun industrial estate in South Wales required a supplier on the Access Broadband Cymru scheme to dramatically improve their internet connection. The facility had a download speed of only 2Mbps. A superfast internet connection of over 30Mbps was required throughout the premises.

The research company wanted a supplier that was listed on the Access Broadband Cymru scheme, which meant they were able to receive an £800 grant to cover the following costs:

– Set up & survey

– Installation fees

– Equipment

Due to the remote nature of the business, fibre and a leased line were not suitable options. However SimRush would provide a business class solution with superfast speeds at an affordable price point. Installation could be carried out in a matter of days too.

The Solution

Although the estate generally struggles to receive a discernible mobile signal, after completing a desktop survey it was determined that the Hirwaun industrial estate could receive a superfast 4G LTE connection and SimRush would be perfect for their needs.

As SimRush is specifically designed for complex business needs, a SimRush One model was recommended. This would give the research facility connectivity throughout the premises and also act as a controller for the WiFi.

With an EE 4G data SIM obtained through the FreeClix store, the monthly data SIM deal was at a fantastic price point and on a 24 month contract. SimRush installation was completed in just a few hours, which meant minimal interference with the company’s research.

The Result

The Challenge

With their office premises set in a rural location, existing ADSL connection not providing fast enough speeds for the business to operate   efficiently, and superfast broadband unavailable in their area, MAAC Air Conditioning were    considering relocating their office to   improve    connectivity.

They needed a solution that would significantly improve their speeds and allow them to remain in their existing premises. 

The Solution

SimRush partner FreeClix stepped in with their knowledge and expertise to provision SimRush for MAAC Air Conditioning.

To determine what best suited the customer’s needs FreeClix conducted a site visit to perform a speed test with SimRush demo hardware. They were then able to recommend the perfect data and hardware package solution for MAAC Air Conditioning. 

As MAAC Air Conditioning wanted a connectivity solution that meant they were never offline FreeClix configured the SimRush hardware to allow the existing ADSL connection to work as a failover thus ensuring the customer will never be offline for more than a matter of seconds if  anything were to happen to the 4G connection.  

The Result

MAAC Air Conditioning are now achieving superfast broadband speeds of over 40Mb/s at their office. The much improved speed means MAAC Air Conditioning no longer have to consider moving offices which in turn has saved them time, money and hassle! The increased speeds provides greater efficiency as staff are not being held-up by having to wait long periods of time for webpages to load.  

Implementing the bespoke configuration for the ADSL to work as failover has meant that MAAC Air Conditioning never have to worry about going completely offline. If there’s a problem with the 4G, the connection switches to the ADSL in a matter of seconds and continues to provide connectivity until 4G is available once again. No manual intervention is required and the team can just keep on working. 

Grade 1 Palladian Mansion set in extensive grounds near Aylsham Norfolk once belonging to Horatio Walpole,  younger brother of Britain’s first Prime minister, receives connectivity makeover from SimRush 4G LTE superfast broadband and WiFi. 

The Challenge

With a long-term renovation plan underway for owners’ private home, apartments and holiday lettings better broadband speeds were required from a connectivity solution at a suitable price point.  

Being set away from the main road and nearest village by some distance, broadband and telecommunications services to the hall were very limited by today’s standards.  Broadband speed on ADSL was less than 1mb and a fibre-on-demand leased line installation would have incurred more than £25,000 of excess construction charges and over £1000 per month in service charges.   

The Solution

FreeClix performed a local survey and demonstration of the 4G LTE signal using SimRush. Although mobile phone signal was exceptionally limited at the location both externally and internally due to the thick mansion walls, 77Mbps download and 50Mbps upload speeds were achieved.

The SimRush Outdoor Unit was mounted in a discrete location on the roof, giving clearance above the leaded ridges but without being visible from the ground.  The powerful yet small and lightweight SimRush unit was easily mountable onto an existing TV pole, therefore ensuring it is invisible from the ground and preventing the need for further mounting hardware.  

All SimRush access points are centrally managed by the SimRush controller to provide graceful handover between access points when a client is roaming between rooms. Care was taken to provide small but functional access points that matched the colour scheme of their installation location to be as discrete as possible, some access points even being hidden behind panels. Internal CAT6 cabling between all the SimRush hardware, kept the exacting standards that this installation required.  

The Result

Wolterton Hall made a huge saving in up-front and ongoing costs compared to a leased line installation.  

Not having to wait months for a leased line from BT Months of time has been saved time. SimRush enabled Wolterton Hall to connect to superfast broadband in a matter of days rather than months. 

In matching the buildings elegance, the discrete hardware devices are in keeping with the setting of this Grade 1 Palladian building.  

Everyday business tasks, such as taking card payments and online marketing are now simple and they can also offer secure and reliable guest WiFi to visitors.  

Each year at the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Show Buy Local Norfolk host a marquee for local businesses. In 2018 Buy Local wished to offer these businesses and their guests free WiFi.

The Challenge

Due to the agricultural nature of the event, the show was held across fields without the usual connectivity methods available. As the show was running for two days, the organisers only wanted a temporary method of connectivity, not a permanent install. FreeClix could only access the site the day before the event, so a swift installation was essential.

The Solution

A temporary radio was installed on the roof of our local data centres. A second radio the size of an average dinner plate, was mounted onto the scaffolding of the marquee at the showground pointing towards the data centre.  This radio provided the wireless connectivity.

After creating a guest WiFi portal, guests could log on to the WiFi using either their email address, Twitter or Facebook accounts.

The Result

Full internet connectivity was available throughout the two days of the show. This meant businesses could:

· Connect to cloud services on their iPads to gather customer data and potential business leads.

· Run online demonstrations of their products and services.

· Take card payments.

· Show company videos on their stands.

· Run online competitions.

Visitors to the Buy Local Norfolk marquee could post online about their visit increasing the exposure of Buy Local Norfolk and the businesses it hosted.

Looking for a Guest WiFi solution for your next event? Get in touch to see how we can help.