Business connectivity, explained plainly.
74 articles on internet, phone systems and keeping a business online, written by the Melbourne team that runs the network.
Disappointed by the nbn, Victorian Regional High School Turns to Summit Internet to Solve Remote Learning Woes
Like hundreds of other schools in Victoria, St Thomas Aquinas College is lock-downed and has switched to remote and flexible learning until restrictions are lifted…
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Fixed-Wireless Internet From $99 That's Better For Your Business Than The NBN's Fibre
If you want a faster, reliable and more affordable internet connection, for your business, read this. Summit Internet boasts speeds that are up to 900% faster than your…
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BusinessIs your business ready for remote working?
With COVID19 isolations taking place, now is the time to be thinking about remote working. Impact to business is going to be huge so we've put together 6 ways to maintain…
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Customer TestimonialsNBN Forced Disconnect Costs Local Business $31,200
Dr Michael Kostidis didn't realise the impact the NBN would have on his Osteopathy clinic. NBN copper disconnect affected his practise in Doncaster back in February 2019…
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Fixed WirelessCould you afford a $78,700 loss in your business? Learn how you can avoid it!
What would your world be like without a high-speed internet connection for 24 hours? Would your business be able to function? Thinking of your business, what do you rely on…
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FlexPBXMyth busting Voice over IP
Time to settle this once and for all! Now that the NBN is making it’s way out across Australia, avoiding the reality that is VoIP is no longer possible. Sooner or later…
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How Quality of Service can affect your VoIP Calls (and what to do about it)
If you’re using VoIP or SIP trunks , there are a number of factors that can impact the quality of your calls. Many of these have nothing to do with your PBX system or the…
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FlexPBXIs a Cloud Phone System right for my Business?
Put Your Phone System in the Cloud Cloud phone systems - they’re all the rage! But what are they? A cloud phone system is hosted in the cloud, which means that data is…
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What is Fixed Wireless Internet?
You may have already heard of fixed wireless Internet. The technology has been a part of the NBN’s multi-technology mix (MTM) network in regional areas, where their FTTN…
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Fixed Wireless5 Myths About Fixed Wireless Internet
Fixed wireless internet is here to stay. A reliable method of connectivity requiring minimal infrastructure appeals to individuals and businesses across the globe. However…
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FlexPBX7 Essential Questions To Ask When Buying A New Phone System
Buying a new phone system can be a minefield as there can be a lot of technical jargon & it probably isn’t something you do every day. Whether it is your first time buying a…
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FlexPBX7 Facts You Must Know About NBN Ready Phone Systems
We see and hear a lot of confusion about the NBN, and in particular when it comes to people asking us about purchasing an NBN Ready Phone System . The truth is that, while…
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BusinessFailover to fixed wireless
If your business has a high speed fibre connection then failing over to a slow connection can be a real productivity killer. Enter fixed wireless broadband - a high speed…
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The Energy Alliance improves productivity with fast internet
Melbourne business The Energy Alliance has been connected in record time to Summit Internet's high-speed fixed wireless in Mitcham this week. After suffering with slow…
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Fixed WirelessDoncaster Road speed limit increased!
Doncaster businessman Mark Henderson of Hazkem was struggling with ADSL and trying to use cloud applications like Google GSuite. Internet was slow and unreliable. We looked…
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BusinessMesh Telco selects Summit Internet for Wireless Broadband
Melbourne Internet Service Provider Mesh Telco has selected leading Wireless Carrier, Summit Internet, to provide high-speed, business grade wireless connections through a…
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Fixed WirelessNew coverage now available - Canterbury, Camberwell, Hawthorn, Surrey Hills
We're always expanding our business grade fixed wireless network to where businesses need it most. This week we launch our coverage in Melbourne's prestigious inner eastern…
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FlexPBXSay goodbye to using ISDN and PSTN phone lines forever. How the cloud can benefit your business.
An efficient and effective business phone line service is key to your business staying competitive and making a profit. But with all the technical jargon and acronyms it can…
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Fixed WirelessYou asked, we delivered! High speed internet now available in Mitcham.
You'd think we don't sleep at Summit Internet. This week we've delivered another fixed wireless tower to Mitcham in Melbourne's East. Now available to businesses in Rooks…
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FlexPBX3 reasons why your business needs to use a cloud phone solution
If your business uses PSTN or ISDN for its phone system, it’s time to consider a more efficient and cost effective business phone system. Did you know that no matter how…
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Fixed WirelessGo West! Fast internet is around the corner.
The Western Suburbs of Melbourne are just weeks away from being able to experience lightning fast business broadband. Summit Internet is currently building what the NBN…
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BusinessThe hidden costs of patchy Internet for your business
In 2018 every business needs access to a fast and reliable Internet service. This includes businesses of all sizes including those with multiple locations and employees who…
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Fixed WirelessHow does fixed wireless work?
Fixed wireless uses a Point to Point Microwave technology to deliver high speed internet from one of our transmission sites to your business . From our datacentres, we run…
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BusinessRicketts Rd, Mt Waverley - we've got you covered!
Tucked in next to the South-Eastern Freeway is Ricketts Road, Mount Waverley. A great location for your business with the Axxess Business Park, Gilby Road, Forster Road and…
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Fixed WirelessHow fast is fixed wireless internet?
A question we're often asked is how fast is fixed wireless internet? FAST! It's actually as fast and as reliable as internet delivered over fibre. Fixed wireless internet is…
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Switch from FreshTel VoIP and avoid disconnection
Are you a business using FreshTel for Voice Over IP? If so, You've got less than 30 days to move your phone numbers away from FreshTel before they disconnect your service…
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Fixed WirelessMore Coverage, More Suburbs
It's been a busy few months at Summit Internet. We're building a next generation fixed wireless network for Melbourne businesses. No more waiting for the NBN. We're here now…
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Cloud ComputingTake your business to new heights
I've spent a lot of time speaking to business owners about the impact of slow internet on their business. It amazes me when business owners tell me that "there's nothing…
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FlexPBXBring your current Yealink handset to FlexPBX
At Summit, we're making it easy to bring your current Yealink handset to FlexPBX so that moving from another provider is a streamlined process. Simply select from our…
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Summit Internet Delivering What NBN Can't - High speed business internet for Braeside
Businesses in a notorious internet connectivity black spot in the Melbourne suburb of Braeside now have fast and reliable web access, and without the NBN. The improvement…
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EthernetSurely you don't need to work during the day do you?
So, you show up to work and expect to be able to work right? Wrong! If you're a customer on the NBN then you can expect extended outages right throughout the working day…
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4GConnecting regional Victoria with Summit Managed 4G
Euroa Health is a healthcare provider located in Northern Victoria. With the remote location, reliable bandwidth is difficult to access. Fibre connectivity is at a premium…
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FibreOrder a Ferrari, get a Holden Barina. Another reason why NBN is not fit for purpose in business.
I'm chatting to business owners every day about the benefits which high speed business internet brings to businesses . Time and time again, I hear "I'll wait for the NBN"…
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FlexPBXBring your current Polycom handset to FlexPBX
At Summit, we're making it easy to bring your current Polycom handset to FlexPBX so that moving from another provider is a streamlined process. Simply select from our…
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FlexPBXWork from the office of anywhere!
Stuck with an old Commander Phone System? Well you're stuck not only to your desk but in the dark ages. Break free from your desk and work from the office of anywhere with a…
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FibreBreaking Bad. Why you need to make the right choice for your business.
The National Broadband Network is rolling out quickly with the introduction of the Multi-Technology Mix . Making the right choice for your business internet connection is…
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BusinessPanda's aren't just cute and cuddly! Click for our special offer.
In business, we're always looking for ways to do things better. Things to make us more efficient, save time and streamline processes. Last week I wrote about Calendly and…
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FlexPBXBring your current Grandstream handset to FlexPBX
At Summit, we're making it easy to bring your current Grandstream handset to FlexPBX so that moving from another provider is a streamlined process. Simply select from our…
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BusinessTired of calendar ping pong? There's a better way
For years, we've all played the game of calendar ping pong. It usually goes something like this; "Hey John, when are you free for a meeting?" "Hey Greg, I'm free on Monday…
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FlexPBXPerformance and Cost Benefits of VoIP Telephone Services
Once the VoIP system entered the market, it showcased a wide range of features that made it a lucrative switch from PSTN systems. However, as with every new technology, not…
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BusinessIoT for small to medium sized businesses
The Internet of Things (IoT) became a popular buzzword in 2015. By 2016, predictions of a trillion-dollar industry were common. While the future is difficult to predict…
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Business6 Tools to grow your online presence
It doesn’t matter if your business is a corner bakery, or a multibillion-dollar investment firm, it’s 2017 and the world has moved online. You need to be there with it. Just…
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Cloud ComputingWhy your business needs Microsoft Azure
There’s been a steady increase in the popularity and capabilities of cloud based services in the past few years. Microsoft Azure , along with a few other platforms, is at…
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FlexPBXBring your current Cisco handset to FlexPBX
At Summit, we're making it easy to bring your current Cisco handset to FlexPBX so that moving from another provider is a streamlined process. Simply select from our FlexPBX…
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BusinessHow to Run an International Business Without Worrying about the Phone Bill
Given the fact that the world is getting globalised rapidly, there are more and more businesses that have offices around the globe. Even smaller organisations reach out to…
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Google Apps for your small business
Running a small business is difficult. You don’t have the spending power of larger corporations, and getting work done efficiently, and professionally can be a challenge…
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BusinessThe Advantages of Cloud Based Telephone Systems
You probably heard a lot about various cloud based systems recently. This is a hot topic because various businesses have realised how beneficial cloud systems can actually…
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AWSWhy startup companies should use Amazon Web Services
Starting a company is one of the most difficult things you can do. It seems to be the fashionable thing to do these days, there are success stories all over the internet, of…
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EFM5 Reasons Why Inadequate Internet Speed Can Ruin Your Business
No matter what type of business you are running, staying connected and using a reliable internet network is a must. If you are having problems with your current internet…
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BusinessThe Secret of Staying Connected, Wherever You are
Good communication is the most valuable asset in any business. Businesses seek new ways to improve it and bring it to the next level. But, at one point, when it gets…
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Business7 Reasons Your Business Needs to be Online
The digital economy is expanding rapidly and you’re either on board with it, on the course towards spreading it online, or you’re doomed to become extinct very soon…
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FlexPBXThe Importance of VoIP and Knowing When to Switch
VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol , is an emerging technology that is literally reinventing the wheel and completely changing the way we take and place phone calls. This…
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Business7 Tips of Improving Workplace Performance
Knowing how to boost or simply maintain good workplace performance is incredibly handy if you want to keep your business afloat and, of course, to advance further. People…
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BusinessOld Technologies and How to Easily Transition to New Ones
Technology has always been an important factor in business. It's always present and can either make or break a business. Some companies are able to get ahead just because…
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FlexPBXBring your existing Aastra handset to FlexPBX
At Summit, we're making it easy to bring your existing Aastra handset to FlexPBX so that moving from another provider is a streamlined process. Simply select from our…
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SIP TrunksSIP Trunks for Business
SIP Trunking is a relatively new technology that has a host of benefits for organisations. To gain a solid understanding of what it is, how it can benefit an organisation…
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Business10 Reasons your business needs fibre internet
The information revolution is firmly underway. Businesses that fail to keep up with their competitors will most likely not survive. In almost all industries, customers…
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BusinessThe 21st Century Office: Why Uptime Matters Now More Than Ever
The only way for a business to stay in the market over a longer period of time is to constantly work on its growth. Only a couple of decades ago, this required a lot of…
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4GWhat internet connection is best for my business?
In business these days it’s necessary to have a reliable internet connection . Your business and its internet connection are complementary. The kind of internet connection…
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How will the NBN impact my business?
The National Broadband Network (NBN) rolling out right now is Australia’s newest broadband network. The NBN uses a number of technologies to deliver speeds of up to 100Mbps…
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Why is a 1300 Number Great for Business?
What is a 1300 number? 1300 numbers are ‘virtual’ telephone numbers used to receive incoming phone calls. 1300 numbers can land on a land line, mobile phone, your office…
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FlexPBXBring your current handset to FlexPBX
At Summit, we're making it easy to bring your current handset to FlexPBX by certifying a number of brands so that moving from another provider is a streamlined process…
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BusinessLet us take the stress out of moving
In business, moving office can be a stressful time. No matter how much planning you seem to put in to moving office, there's always something which is forgotten or which…
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BusinessWhat to look for when upgrading your phone system
Business phone systems can be very confusing. There are so many options, acronyms and tech talk out there. With more than 15 years in the business phone game, I have come up…
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Is your phone system NBN ready?
With the rollout of the NBN progressing at a much faster rate since the Government announced the NBN Multi-Technology Mix , the disconnection of standard telephone services…
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Summit supercharges internet in Braeside
Summit supercharges internet in Braeside with our fixed wireless broadband services starting from $199/Month. Through Summit Partner ExecAID, Lowe Financial Group has…
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4GWhat's internet downtime really costing you?
More and more companies are moving to the cloud. With business applications being online and more accessible, how are you ensuring that your business is always online to…
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BusinessSummit Internet delivers AWESOME phone system to Sunshine Coast Sports & Exercise
When Sunshine Coast Sports & Exercise recently moved in to a new office, they did so without a phone system able to support their business. Summit Internet through partner…
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FaxeeTime to sell your fax machine on Antiques Roadshow
When was the last time you used your fax machine? Perhaps it's time to sell your fax machine on Antiques Roadshow! Wouldn't life be easier if you could receive a fax as a…
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FlexPBXBring your current Snom handset to FlexPBX
At Summit, we're making it easy to bring your current Snom handset to FlexPBX so that moving from another provider is a streamlined process. Simply select from our FlexPBX…
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FlexPBXTime to update your ageing phone system
Many businesses have an ageing phone system. An ageing phone system could be costing your business thousands of dollars a year in maintenance, downtime, lost staff…
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FaxeePort your phone number to a Hosted PBX or SIP Trunk
Local Number Portability (LNP) or Porting allows you to move (port) your Land Line Phone Number between providers without losing the number which you may have had for years…
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CommunityLest we Forget
As many enjoy a day out of the office, spending the day with family and friends, enjoying a long weekend, getting out and taking part in the traditional ANZAC Day activities…
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Summit adds new Point of Presence in Brisbane
As part of our ongoing commitment to our Customers, Resellers and Wholesale Partners, Summit has successfully completed the addition of a new Point of Presence at NextDC's…
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