Summer 2021 Update – WLR3 Withdrawal

Are reset and reboot the same thing?

Most Hacked Passwords Revealed

March 2023

A sneak peek of some of the most hacked passwords. Is yours on the list?

Ransomware

Ransomware is the number one malware threat to businesses around the world. But do you know exactly what it is, and what you can do to help prevent it?

Phishing, Vishing and Smishing

Cyber crime can take many forms. We detail some of the common scams and give advice on what you can look out for

Are you too trusting?

How online criminals use your trust to scam you

Openreach to Limit PSTN Performance

Openreach is planning to trial a set of service management measures to encourage customers to upgrade to digital services

Switch on to the Switch Off

January 2023

As the UK moves away from the copper network, those analogue connections you’re currently using will soon become a thing of the past.

Record Rollout of Faster Internet Connections

More than four in ten homes can now access faster internet connections, as the rollout of full-fibre technology continues at record pace.

Christmas Provisioning Freeze 2022

Confirmation of dates during which non urgent provisioning will be frozen, to ensure service reliability.

Panasonic Phone Systems Discontinued

Panasonic have decided to discontinue their Business Communication range. If you are a Panasonic PBX user, read on to find out what this means for you.

Christmas Office Hours 2022

Christmas Opening Hours and How to Obtain Support

3CX Bronze Partner

November 2022

Did you know, that Sirius are a Certified 3CX Partner?

As a Matter of Fax

November 2022

Ofcom proposal to remove fax from the universal service obligation

999 BSL Service

July 2022

The new emergency video relay service, 999 BSL, for the deaf community has been launched

Need Help with your IT? Check this out ...

If you need IT Support, join Team Sirius, and create your own support package at a level that suits you best

How Fast Will my Internet Be?

When it comes to Broadband, everyone has the need for speed, but how fast can you expect your Internet to be?

REIN and SHEIN

Something interfering with your Broadband service, but you can't put your finger on what? You may be affected by electrical interference, read on to find out more.

Fraud awareness and staying safe online

As the number of scam emails, calls and cyber incidents grow, we want to remind you of some of the simple ways that you can help to keep your information safe and protect against fraud.

Cheers ransomware hits VMware ESXi systems

May 2022

Another ransomware strain is targeting VMware ESXi servers

MMS Mobile Malware (Flubot)

May 2022

An overview of the Flubot MMS scam, currently affecting Android devices

Contracts, and Changes to Terms and Conditions

Find out where you stand if your provider increases your monthly price beyond what you agreed when you signed up

BT Pause Digital Voice Plans for Consumers

BT pause Digital Voice plans for Consumers, while they work on a more resilient rollout - from the BT Newsroom

What is Hosted Voice?

The Future of Communications is changing, read more about Hosted Voice, and how it could help you.

The Advantages of VoIP

Hosted Voice offers business communications with the latest services and applications - all delivered from the Cloud. Read more about its advantages here.

What is SIP?

November 2021

Everything you need to know about SIP Trunks

Switching Mobile Supplier

Want to switch mobile phone provider while keeping your number? With the new text-to-switch service, it only takes one text message.

How to Boost Mobile Signal

Poor phone signal? Here are three things you can try to solve the problem.

Call Cost Guide

Indicative Pricing for Outbound Calling - A handy guide of common dial codes and associated call costs

SIP ALG

February 2022

What is SIP ALG, and why should be disabled on most routers ?

The Great British Switch Off: Time to think about your options