How the “Twin Link VPN” by Direct Telecom will change everything

23/12/2022 No Comments

The “Twin Link” is a new hardware-based VPN solution that is currently being developed by Direct Telecom and is set to revolutionise the way we think about virtual private networks. Unlike traditional software-based VPNs, which rely on software installed on a device to encrypt and secure internet traffic, the Twin Link utilizes specialized hardware devices to create a direct and secure connection between two or more devices. One of the major advantages of using hardware-based

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Direct Telecom Adeje

Wat u moet weten over Direct Telecom.

28/11/2022 No Comments

Waar bent u gevestigd en hoe lang bent u al actief? Direct Telecom bestaat sinds 1996, hoewel we sinds het jaar 2000 officieel handelen onder de naam Direct Telecom. Hoewel we in Adeje – Tenerife zijn gevestigd, bieden we onze diensten en ondersteuning in heel Spanje. De meeste van onze klanten zijn gevestigd in Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, Costa Brava, Islas Baleares en natuurlijk de Canarische Eilanden, waar we het genoegen hebben om veel

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Relocating your Fibre Router to another part of your property.

28/07/2022 No Comments

When you get your Fibre Optics Broadband connection installed for the first time, it helps to be present so you can kindly ask the engineer to place the Fibre Router where you really want it.  The engineers work for subcontractors who in turn do work for all the Telecommunications firms in Spain, and in reality their obligation is to simply install the Fibre connection anywhere inside the property (usually at the point ion entry in

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Fibre Optics – Explained

23/05/2022 No Comments

What is Fibre Optics and how does it work? Fibre optic cables transmit data using short pulses of infrared light. The optical data transmission is robust against electrical and magnetic interference. This ensures great range and high speeds that can reach the the gigabit range (1000 Mb/s) if this is the contracted speed.  The Fibre Optic cables are are also less prone to damage as will not rust nor are they affected by water or

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Wi-Fi Performance and Interference

01/03/2022 No Comments

This a document discussing the limitations of WiFi, the perceived lack of performance and causes of WiFi interference. WiFi was first released for consumers back in 1997. Since then it has played an integral role in keeping us connected to the internet at home, at work, and even in public, to the point where most of us take its existence for granted.  It is important to remember however that WiFi has nothing to do with

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Business Fibre Optics, Dedicated Circuits

Internet for Digital Nomads in Spain

17/11/2021 No Comments

Digital Nomads (or Remote Workers) is a term used to describe people who are able to work remotely while travelling around the world at the same time. It is no surprise that Spain has become an increasingly popular destination and especially the Canary Islands.  At Direct Telecom, we have seen a massive surge in requests for Internet Connections that would make sense if you need High Speed connectivity while travelling within Spain so we have

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Spain, The European country with the most & fastest Fibre Optics

17/11/2021 No Comments

Spain is in the lead in the EU when it comes to deployment of Fibre Optics networks. Since 2016, the National Operator began closing down the traditional “copper” exchanges to shut down ADSL and to replace the technology with future-proof Fibre Optics. The goal in Spain is to achieve total shutdown of the copper network by 2024 but it could be sooner to advance the goal of offering the best connectivity to both residential and

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Fibre Optics supplier for Events

Direct Telecom – Internet Connection supplier for WTA/ATP Tennis event in Abama 2021

20/10/2021 No Comments

Direct Telecom is proudly providing the Internet Connection for the Tenerife Ladies Open (WTA 250) 2021 and the Tenerife Challenger (ATP Challenger Tour) 2021 events at the Abama Tennis Academy. Using multiple Optical Fibre connections as well as 4G LTE Backup equipment, we hope that all those who are organising, participating as well as attending the event will be able to enjoy fantastic connectivity! https://tenerifetennis.com/en/home-english/ Tickets can be purchased online here: https://www.entradas.com/noapp/artist/tenerife-ladiesopen/

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WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram OFFLINE in major outage

04/10/2021 No Comments

https://downdetector.es/ As reported in Independent.co.uk: Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/facebook-down-instagram-whatsapp-today-b1932059.html   WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook have all gone down in a major outage. The three apps – which are all owned by Facebook, and run on shared infrastructure – all completely stopped working shortly before 5pm. Other products that are part of the same family of apps, such as Facebook Workplace, also stopped working. Visitors to the Facebook website simply saw an error page or a message that

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Adobe Flash and your Smart TV

11/06/2021 No Comments

Although Adobe Flash has been an integral part of many websites, games and TV streaming/multimedia services, it has been considered to be a serious security risk for over a decade. During the course of the years, some customers have been able to enjoy dT Media TV by using the Internet Browser that comes with the Smart TV, but many of these browsers inside the Smart TV’s use Adobe Flash. In July 2017, Adobe had already

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DT Office Open 25 May 2020

Direct Telecom in Phase 2 – office open to public!

22/05/2020 No Comments

On Monday the 25th of May 2020, restrictions are being eased further as we enter Phase 2 of lockdown de-escalation.   We are delighted to inform you that our office will once again be open to public on Monday 25th and we are looking forward to seeing you again! At Direct Telecom, the safety of our staff and our customers is paramount, so we have taken all the necessary steps to meet the recommendations and

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AUFLADUNGEN FÃœR MOBILTELEFONE, PS4, XBOX, SPOTIFY UND MEHR

06/05/2020 No Comments

Rufen Sie uns jetzt unter 922 711 003 an um Ihr Mobiltelefon oder andere digitale Inhalte aufzuladen! Einige unserer Kunden haben kürzlich erwähnt, dass sie Schwierigkeiten haben, zu Ihrem lokalen Aufladepunkt zu gelangen, um Ihre spanischen Mobiltelefonen mit Guthaben aufzuladen. Wir freuen uns, Ihnen mitteilen zu können, dass Direct Telecom für Sie alle spanischen Mobiltelefone (sowie viele internationale Mobiltelefone) aufladen kann. Wir können auch Guthaben auf vielen digitalen Inhalten wie Playstation / Xbox und Spotify

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