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How Do I Know When it’s Time to Upgrade to a Business Internet Plan?
/in Blog /by Lexie SmithHow to identify the signs that your company may need to upgrade to Dedicated Business Internet Deciding when to upgrade to a Dedicated Business Internet plan is a key decision in any company’s growth. When your company’s Internet connection slows down, or worse, goes offline, it can cost you lost sales, harm your reputation, and […]
What are the Best Rural Internet Options?
/in Blog /by Lexie SmithThe Pros and Cons of Different Rural Internet Options It is reported that more than 24 million Americans don’t have access to broadband Internet. According to a study conducted by Microsoft in 2018, 162.8 million people “do not use the Internet at broadband speeds.” Why? Whether it be due to inflated costs, poor availability, slow […]
What Does a Fixed Wireless Internet Installation Look Like?
/in Blog /by Lexie SmithFixed Wireless Internet Installations – What to Expect Fixed Wireless Internet provides high speed broadband access to a single location via radio waves. Capable of delivering gigabit speeds with identical jitter and latency as fiber, Fixed Wireless Internet circuits can be installed in a fraction of the time and for a fraction of the […]
Does Weather Affect Fixed Wireless?
/in Blog, featured /by Lexie SmithCan Weather Affect a Fixed Wireless Internet Connection? The majority of businesses today have become intrinsically reliant on the Internet. From serving as an accessible means to communicate globally, to hosting e-commerce stores, to conducting online credit transactions and transfers, it has become paramount for businesses to have a reliable, high-speed Internet connection. From DSL, […]
Round Up – Industry Experts share their 2019 Telecom Predictions
/in Blog, News /by Lexie SmithFrom the emergence of fixed wireless and hybrid networks, to the predictive realities of 5G, telecom experts share their 2019 industry forecasts. Written By: Lexie Smith | Original article posted on Medium.com | Dec 28, 2018 Please note that the views and opinions expressed in this article do not represent nor do they imply endorsement of my […]
The 7 Best Business Resources in Los Angeles
/in Blog /by Lexie SmithLos Angeles, California is a vibrant and diverse city. While most known as the subject of many iconic songs, movies, and TV series, it is not just the entertainment industry that thrives in this famous cultural melting pot. Industries such as tourism, high-tech, fashion, real-estate, and even aerospace also enjoy plenty of success. Add in […]
Migrating from on-premise IP-PBX to Hosted IP-PBX
/in Blog /by Lexie SmithTelephony services have come a long way since Alexander Graham Bell’s (and others) initial invention back in the late 19th century. Past revolutionizing the way the world interacts and communicates socially, they have completely transformed the way we do business. In modern day, for example, it is no longer a necessity to have a dedicated […]
Personal Field Account from GeoLinks CTO, Ryan Hauf
/in Blog /by Lexie SmithNeither Snow nor Rain nor Heat nor Gloom of Night As we delve into winter, field operations as a service provider can be tough, even grueling in some cases. Long hours, the cold, and sporadic weather can often present challenges in maintaining a state-wide network. Nonetheless, GeoLinks takes great pride and goes above and beyond […]
How Community Anchor Institutions Can Help Close the Digital Divide
/in Blog /by Lexie SmithCommunity Anchor Institutions play a pivotal role in closing both the California and U.S. Digital Divide. So, what are both the government and key broadband stakeholders doing to ensure they get connected? Let’s explore. While the United States has clearly and rapidly advanced technologically over the years, the fact remains that the country still remains […]
How Do I Determine the Amount of Bandwidth My Company Needs?
/in Blog /by Lexie SmithYour Guide to Determining Bandwidth Requirements As the world becomes more interconnected, our dependence on the Internet is becoming almost a non-negotiable business necessity. Less and fewer systems are being used offline or in a Local Area Network (LAN) environment, while more and more systems are moving to the cloud, requiring a reliable Internet connection. […]
Disaster Recovery Plan – The Only Way to Ensure Business Continuity
/in Blog, featured /by Lexie SmithHaving a disaster recovery plan in place is one of the most essential parts of running a successful business. Just like business liability insurance, disaster recovery planning for your network ensures ongoing business continuity. Whether your disaster recovery plan is for site mirroring, load balancing or just staying online, it is the responsible thing to […]
Fighting Fire with Data: Wildfire Detection, Prevention, & Situational Awareness Systems
/in Blog, News /by Lexie SmithOriginal Source NOVEMBER 13, 2018 The unprecedented scale and scope of recent catastrophic wildfires show that larger swaths of California are at risk than previously understood. Smart investments in strategic technologies may serve to limit the loss of life and property damage. One promising — and proven — line of defense is connecting remote cameras […]
Disaster Response and Recovery Working Group
/in Blog, News, Press Releases, Public Comments /by Lexie SmithFCC ANNOUNCES MEMBERSHIP OF THE BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE’S DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY WORKING GROUP Read Official Notice here: https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-18-1121A1.docx. Released: November 1, 2018 GN Docket No. 17-83 This Public Notice serves as notice that Federal Communications Commission (Commission) Chairman Ajit Pai has appointed members to serve on the Disaster Response and Recovery Working Group of […]
5 Tools to Help an Online Business Succeed
/in Blog /by Lexie Smith5 Tools to Help an Online Business Succeed Looking to start an online business? With millions of online businesses in the world, and counting, breaking through the .com clutter continues to become increasingly difficult. While there are far more pros than cons that have stemmed from the rise of the Internet, even as a telecom […]
Six Options For Finding Local Talent In Los Angeles
/in Blog, Culture News, News /by Lexie SmithSix Options For Finding Local Talent In Los Angeles Expert Panel CommunityVoiceForbes Los Angeles Business Council CommunityVoice Entrepreneurs Small business owners in Los Angeles share firsthand insights Hiring talent can be a difficult task — especially in Los Angeles — because while there are a lot of places to look, it can also be difficult to find the right match. Sometimes the perfect […]
Six Professional Organizations In Los Angeles You Should Know About
/in Blog, Culture News, News /by Lexie SmithSix Professional Organizations In Los Angeles You Should Know About Expert Panel CommunityVoiceForbes Los Angeles Business Council CommunityVoice Entrepreneurs Small business owners in Los Angeles share firsthand insights Professional organizations can greatly benefit any business professional. It’s an opportunity to get together with like-minded people in your industry and talk about the things that matter to you […]
Fixed Wireless Case Study by GeoLinks – The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
/in Blog /by Lexie SmithFixed Wireless Case Study by GeoLinks – The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf was slated to open a series new stores in Southern California in 2016 and needed more than 30 Wi-Fi circuits to support both their public Wi-Fi and POS systems in 20 days time. The company initially […]
Spectrum as Infrastructure – Connecting Rural and Underserved Areas
/in Blog, News /by Lexie SmithSpectrum as Infrastructure – Connecting Rural and Underserved Areas Panel discussion at the 8th Annual SHLB Conference. Panel Description: More than 15 million Americans in rural and tribal areas still lack access to 25/3 broadband, and a disproportionate number of rural schools and libraries lack high-capacity broadband connections. Wireless services may provide cost-effective solutions to […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Broadband Technologies for Rural America – Infographic
/in Blog /by Lexie SmithAdvantages and Disadvantages of Broadband Technologies for Rural America Infographic by GeoLinks
From POTS to VoIP – A Look at Today’s Top Phone Systems for Business
/in Blog /by Lexie SmithFrom POTS to VoIP – A Look at Today’s Top Phone Systems for Business Although the development of the modern-day analog telephone, commonly referred to as a plain old telephone system (POTS), can be accredited to numerous individuals throughout history, it was Alexander Graham Bell who was first to actually patent the technology as an “apparatus for transmitting […]