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It’s your connectivity solution that delivers your internet capability, but adequate WiFi infrastructure that really makes it work. By that we mean, it’s great and thoroughly worthwhile to purchase high performing connectivity, but without the right Wi-Fi set up, you and your employees really aren’t going to get the best performance out of it. Not in every possible area anyway.
Businesses often don’t realise that to make the most of their connectivity they need to make sure that they have adequate Wi-Fi hardware in place. This is why even those businesses which clearly take their technology seriously and have invested in things like the correct bandwidth to grow, have Wi-Fi blackspots. Maybe a quick walk across the office with their laptop will see an employee drop their connection, or they can’t check their email in the outdoor spaces, or receive a decent download speed in half of their existing private offices. It’s not true Wi-Fi if it doesn’t work everywhere, and employees are still tied to one area of the building to get the best out of it.
Often, this problem isn’t due to a lack of budget or effort – just that the office’s Wi-Fi infrastructure hasn’t been well planned and organised. Or maybe it was originally, but with a bit of a reshuffle or an increase in employee numbers, it isn’t anymore.
Wi-Fi capabilities cover a wide spectrum and nowadays at the high-spec end, can support businesses to do some really amazing things. It’s not a coincidence that large retailers offer Wi-Fi. They brand their splash page to offer it to customers and then meticulously design their shops around the data that they collect with it. From capturing information on the areas that you dwell in or revisit, merged with past purchases and buyer behaviours, they start to put together your buyer persona for targeted marketing. Once you are using their Wi-Fi and have agreed to their terms and conditions, it’s quite easy for them to see for example that you searched for a price comparison and left the shop without a purchase. This prompts them to send you an email offering you a cheaper price or deal later, armed with the information that cost may be your primary concern.
Same for event spaces, where organisers can use Wi-Fi analysis to establish the most popular areas to exhibit or demo their products.
To benefit from a true Wi-Fi solution, it needs to be tailormade to your office, your floor plan, how many employees you have and how you want those employees to be able to work.
Customers can invest in the right connectivity solution but with the wrong wireless access points are not going to get the performance they are expecting. They are paying for a certain amount of bandwidth and anticipating what each of their employees will get, but sadly, they bought the car but not the tyres.
The good news is it’s easy to deploy access points, particularly if you do so with the help of specialists to get an idea of affordability and budget. At Optimity, we often do Wi-Fi audits for our new customers so that we can make sure they are getting the most bang for their buck and everything makes sense with regards to upload and downloads speeds. This provides the ability for everyone in your office to work at the same speed or alternatively, prioritise the most important traffic. We’ve got lots of clever tools to see how much coverage you get and to make sure that we've got the access points in the right place. We can also make sure that you have gigabyte compatible access points.
Something else that we’d like businesses to know is that if they are going to have a Wi-Fi solution, they really also need to make sure that they have good security. That means having a firewall in place. There are a few solutions which really are dependent on each other for businesses to get the most out of each of them and connectivity, Wi-Fi and security is one such group. If any of this doesn’t make sense, get in touch and we can advise you on making the most of your connectivity and your budget, while staying secure and online.
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For many landlords and building managers, the word “wayleave” feels like the responsible route whenever a fibre circuit is being installed on their property. It sounds formal and safe – a neat legal box to tick.
In many cases, however, a wayleave adds unnecessary complexity and delays, frustrates tenants, and can expose landlords to long-term legal risks.
At Vorboss, we’ve connected thousands of office spaces across London without a wayleave, keeping landlords in full control and getting tenants online faster.
What is a wayleave?
A wayleave is a written agreement between a landowner and a telecoms operator. It gives the operator permission to install and keep equipment on private property.
What many people don’t realise is that signing a wayleave also activates “Code rights” under the Electronic Communications Code. These rights go beyond simple permission, they give the operator legal powers to stay on the property indefinitely, access it when needed, and even refuse removal of their equipment in certain situations.
For a typical connection into a commercial building in London, a wayleave can make the fibre installation process slower, more expensive, and limit the landlord’s flexibility long term.
Why a wayleave isn’t required for standard in-building fibre connections
For a standard in-building fibre connection serving a tenant, a wayleave isn’t a legal requirement. Important protections, like building access, fire safety, repairing any damage, and removing equipment, are already covered by the tenant’s lease and usual building rules.
If no wayleave is signed, no Code rights are triggered, meaning the landlord retains full control and the installation exists under a simple, fully revocable licence.
In practice, this gives landlords far more protection and flexibility:
- No legal lock-in – the telecoms operator has no long-term rights to stay or refuse removal.
- Landlords keep full control – equipment can be moved or removed when the building changes.
- Faster fibre installation – no time lost in drafting contracts or solicitor reviews.
- Happier tenants – connections go live quicker; tenants get to move in faster.
By contrast, signing a wayleave and granting Code rights introduces a complex and expensive legal process for any fibre removal or relocation. This can take at least 18 months, plus potential court or tribunal proceedings, making it slower, and far less flexible for the landlord.
Public services across central London are evolving, and the City of London Corporation is leading the way.
Whether you work, live or study in the Square Mile, you’ll soon feel the difference that faster, more dependable connectivity brings.
What is the Future Network Programme?
The City of London Corporation is rolling out the Future Network Programme, a major project to modernise its entire digital infrastructure and bring everything under one unified network.
From offices and schools to iconic green spaces like Hampstead Heath, cultural destinations like the Barbican, and historic markets such as Leadenhall and Old Spitalfields, this upgrade will mean more reliable connectivity across the City’s buildings and public spaces.
It also extends to essential services, including critical sites run by the City of London Police. This enhanced connectivity will support everything from secure communication systems to faster, more resilient networks for emergency operations.
Leading this transformation is Roc Technologies, supported by Juniper Networks and Palo Alto Networks; all powered by the Vorboss fibre network. Together, we’re bringing the City onto a modern digital foundation that’s ready to support its future.
Who the Future Network Programme benefits and how?
The programme is designed for everyone who depends on public services in the Square Mile:
- Students in City-run schools will have fast, reliable connectivity to fully access digital learning tools.
- Public-sector teams will experience smoother hybrid working, better access to online platforms, and more efficient collaboration across locations.
- Residents and visitors will see improvements in public Wi-Fi, digital services, and online access in libraries, community hubs, and other shared spaces.
- The City of London Police will gain a more secure, faster and resilient network that enhances CCTV reliability and enables more effective frontline operations.
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