SoGEA Broadband
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SoGEA (Single Order Generic Ethernet Access) is a data-only broadband which delivers a faster, cheaper and easier to install option for your business connectivity.
With PSTN and ISDN services to be switched off in 2025, many businesses are switching over to Single Order broadband such as SoGEA or Single Order Generic Ethernet Access. There are now over 28 million (FTTC enabled) premises and growing with users benefitting from greater speeds over the existing fixed yet shared broadband infrastructure.
We support your business broadband transition and management moving forward with our personable account management team.
SoGEA supports cloud-based applications enabling your business to embrace new cloud-based technology improving productivity, efficiency and giving your business a competitive edge.
SoGEA uses VoIP broadband which means that you can enjoy significant savings on local and international calls.
We offer our businesses 12, 24, and 36 months contracts, giving you flexibility and peace of mind.
Our SoGEA broadband services offer download speeds of up to 80Mbps, backed with our stringent Service Level Agreements.
Our UK-based support technicians and out of hours support team are available to help you with any broadband connectivity needs.
Below you will find the answers to the questions we get asked most frequently about. If you can’t find the answer you are looking for please contact us.
We offer hassle-free, preconfigured routers using zero-touch provisioning. Depending on your router requirements are the sales department will be able to recommend the best one to suit your requirements.
SOGEA is a data-only, broadband service whereby it does NOT include a voice service. Therefore, a separate order must be placed with us for one of our hosted or SIP services, if you wish to keep and port your existing telephone number associated with your phone line.
Care levels allow you to place the importance on the service ‘fix time’ depending on your needs. At present only the standard care level is available however enhanced/premium options will be available later. Standard Care is available Mon-Fri (0800-1800), 40 working hours, Regional Public and Bank Holidays. Allowable parked.
SOGEA uses the same technology as current FTTC product. Fibre technology is used from the local Exchange to the PCP (green street cabinet) and then copper from the PCP to the premises.
New SoGEA connection is 5 working days. Migrating a SoGEA connection is 10 working days. Modifying a SoGEA connection is 1 working days.
Current speeds available to order are; SoGEA 40mb download / 10mb upload / Available to 28 Million SoGEA 55mb download / 10mb upload/ Available to 28 Million SoGEA 80mb download / 20mb upload/ Available to 28 Million SoGFast 160mb download / 30mb upload/ Available to 2 Million SoGFAST 330mb download / 50mb upload/ Available to 2 Million
SoGEA connections are fully un-metered unless otherwise advised and are provided with a range of IP options.
SoGEA is currently available at over 28 million UK premises.
If you are upgrading from ADSL to SoGEA it will be upgraded with us at zero cost for new and existing customers.
With SoGEA you have a simplified ordering process = no single line means no more simultaneous line and broadband orders or dual fault journeys.
With a SoGEA connection you can expect a much more responsive resolution time as you’ve got a single solution with a single business broadband provider.
As SoGEA is combined broadband and business line rental the cost is slightly lower than a traditional business PSTN line with broadband.
All traditional single line and business broadband orders will no longer be able to be ordered from 2023.
As part of the BT Openreach PSTN & ISDN switch off in 2025 all businesses will be required to have a SoGEA business broadband connection. Therefore, it makes sense to order SoGEA now and avoid the expense later.
Previously you were required to have a single PSTN line to order your business broadband upon. BT Openreach moving forward are delivering Fibre Broadband and G Fast Fibre on a single order. This means there is no need for to have a single business line or order a business line separately.
The Single Order business broadband services which are replacing traditional broadband are: FTTP SOGFAST SOGEA SOTAP
SoGEA stands for Single Order Generic Ethernet Access.
UK IT Networks will provide a target service availability of 99.95% for our core network, so have peace of mind that are Assured connections are highly resilient. The Service Availability relates to the service from the core network to the IP Telephony platforms.
When faults occur all support calls are dealt with by our UK based support team. Out of hours calls are routed to our out of hours support team which are also UK based. Our customers are allocated a dedicated account manager whom they can route any enquiries through Monday to Friday.
Download speed is the rate that information is received over your broadband line. For example, the time it takes to download software from the internet onto your computer is determined by the download speed available.
Yes our minimum term is 12 months but we also offer 24 or 36-month contracts.
Deciding on what bandwidth your business needs is dependent on different factors, such as the number of employees and operations that you carry out (email, online banking, VoIP, downloading and uploading files, remote access, video conferencing, and more). Our fibre FTTC Broadband package is ideal for home workers who require high speeds or small (1-26 users) to medium (26-99 users) businesses. If you’re still not sure which broadband package is right for you please speak to a member of our sales support team 0344 324 8585.
Working with businesses to deliver voice and connectivity services, no matter where your employees are.
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“First class from start to finish, I explained my requirements and was given a choice of speeds and services, along with the prices of each. All came through to sign off and installation dates were provided.”
We recently moved our NGN Platform into the control of UK IT Networks, this has been a great move for our company. Not only has this saved us money on our existing setup but will continue to save us money as we move forward with them.
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Partnering with UK IT Networks has meant that communications between our sites are now seamless and most importantly, their expert account management team are on hand anytime we need them to help us make the most out of the hosted phone system they have supplied us with.
Since using UK IT Networks we have seen a huge difference in the levels of efficiency within our internal operations causing us to see a higher level of performance all round. We are incredibly pleased with the service we get and I would definitely recommend them.
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