For many hotels, guest WiFi is still treated as a purely functional service — something guests simply expect to access during their stay. However, modern branded WiFi portals are increasingly becoming far more than just a login page. When designed properly, they can form part of the wider guest journey, helping hotels strengthen brand consistency, improve guest engagement and create more personalised experiences from the moment guests connect. In an industry where customer ex

From airports and railway stations to coach services, ferries, and public transport hubs, connectivity has become an essential part of the passenger experience. Today’s travellers expect fast, reliable public WiFi wherever they go. Whether commuting to work, streaming content during a journey, checking travel updates, or keeping children entertained on longer trips, passengers increasingly rely on internet access while travelling. But as connectivity becomes more integrated i

In hospitality, guest expectations around connectivity are now extremely high. Guests expect hotel WiFi, streaming services, smart room technology and connected systems to work seamlessly throughout their stay — often without giving any thought to the complex infrastructure operating behind the scenes. The reality, however, is that hotel networks are under more pressure than ever before. As hotels become increasingly reliant on connected technology, proactive network monitori

In today’s hospitality industry, guest expectations have changed dramatically. A comfortable bed and a good breakfast are still important, but reliable WiFi has now become one of the most critical parts of the overall hotel experience. For many guests, connectivity is no longer considered an added extra — it is expected as standard. Whether travelling for business, streaming entertainment after a long day, attending virtual meetings or simply staying connected with family and

In a recent article, we explored how 5G connectivity is helping retailers stay online keeping payments flowing, operations running, and customer experiences uninterrupted when fixed-line connections fail. But resilience is just the starting point. As retailers stabilise connectivity with 5G, the opportunity shifts from simply staying online to building smarter, faster, and more adaptive retail environments. From Backup to Business Enabler Failover connectivity was once viewed

In today’s retail landscape, connectivity is no longer just part of the infrastructure — it is the infrastructure. From processing transactions to enabling digital experiences, modern retail environments depend on reliable, always-on connectivity. When networks fail, the impact is immediate — affecting revenue, operations, and customer experience all at once. As a result, retailers are increasingly prioritising resilience as a core part of their connectivity strategy. The Gro

Reliable internet access has become a fundamental part of modern education. From digital classrooms and online learning platforms to collaboration tools and cloud-based resources, connectivity now sits at the heart of how students learn and how educators teach. Solutions such as Calix Internet for Schools are helping broadband providers and communities deliver the connectivity that schools need to support today’s digital learning environments. By combining high-performance br

When deploying public WiFi, IoT infrastructure, or smart connectivity solutions, one question always comes up: “Which mobile network works best at this site?” For years, installers and network engineers have relied on signal strength measurements or manual testing to try and answer that question. However, in modern 4G and 5G environments, signal strength alone doesn’t tell the full story. A new capability from Robustel aims to change that. Introducing Site Survey in Smart Roa

In many environments, connectivity is no longer a convenience — it is a dependency. Public services, transport systems, utilities, retail estates, and smart infrastructure increasingly rely on continuous network access to function safely and effectively. Yet not all connectivity is created equal. While consumer-grade networking equipment may be sufficient in low-risk, low-demand settings, it is rarely designed to operate reliably in public, remote, harsh, or mission-critical

The Friendly WiFi team will be at Connected Britain this week at London ExCeL (Wednesday & Thursday), and we’d love the opportunity to...