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Solent Telecom

10/10

Hayling Island, Hampshire

Checkatrade member since September 2019
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Services

  • Broadband Fault Finding
  • Broadband repair
  • Cabling
  • Fixed Lines
  • Telephone Engineer
  • Telephone Faults
  • Telephone Points
  • Telephone System Equipment
  • VolP Telephony
  • WiFi Distribution

Customer Reviews

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10 /10

Based on 11 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

10

Communication

10

Reviews (110)

  • 10

    Fixed issue with landline

    Posted 01 September

    Simon arrived on time and carried out the work very quickly and professionally. He explained everything as he went along. We asked him to set up the new phone that we had purchased and he did this for us no problem. My mother is elderly and he was very considerate in how he explained everything to her. Would definitely use this Company and Simon again.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PO17
  • 10

    Fitting WiFi and Data Access Points to Shed

    Posted 28 August

    I contacted Simon as I had a Cat 6 cable laid to an outdoor office at the end of the garden and wanted to understand the best way to get internet down there and connect it up. He promptly replied to may request and arranged a time for a visit to quote. I showed him the problem and he came up with a number of solutions. I went with his recommendation, he connected via an external cable from my router to where the cable was in the house, connected up and then added a router and data point in the office. Explaining and testing as he went along. Very happy with the quality of work and service.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PO10
  • 10

    Internet problem solved!

    Posted 15 July

    Simon was so professional, knew exactly what we needed. . On the allocated day, he arrived promptly, set to work quietly and efficiently with zero mess and we're delighted with the end result! So neat and tidy. Can't recommend enough!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PO11
  • 10

    Lost broadband connection

    Posted 25 April

    I had lost broadband connection and then messed about with the router and the wires and I thought, had done it damage to the point that only a repair would sort it out. Simon responded almost immediately to my request and was waiting patiently at the allotted time when I arrived home. He sorted the problem quickly and also resolved an ethernet conundrum that had baffled me for ages, thereby re-establishing my broadband connection using a much more stable, wired ethernet connection. He's a true gent and cannot recommend highly enough. Thank you!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SO31
  • 10

    Moving a telephone point to an upstairs bedroom.

    Posted 13 April

    Simon was extremely professional. He listened to my problem and gave me a solution. He explained how he was going to do it and went through every step with me. He was very thorough and tidy. He worked quickly but at the time was meticulous in his workmanship. I was delighted with the result. My elderly mum now has a telephone in her bedroom that she can use to communicate with. Many thanks to Simon for his efficiency and excellent work. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Simon.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PO15
  • 10

    Re-routing of Internet Cable outside the home

    Posted 07 April

    Excellent conversation to book the job on the phone - listened to what was needed and explained what was feasible. Excellent visit to do the job - neat and very knowledgeable. I would recommend to others
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PO19

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Tool Wallet No.3
External wiring sundries
Data wiring+8

Company Info

Owner

Mr Simon Ruff

Sole Trader

6 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

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Hello, I’m Simon, I own and run Solent Telecom and have over 35 years telecoms industry experience. All aspects of Telecoms and Data networking are covered for residential and business customers. My aim is to provide a professional service, delivered in a friendly and efficient manner.

Installing Wi-Fi solutions, extending internet to additional rooms and combatting the frustrating issue of Wi-Fi black spots is a regular request. Good Wi-Fi coverage can be achieved in most types of building using Access Points or a Mesh System.


BT Digital Voice or Virgin Media Digital Voice ? do you now have to plug your landline phone into the socket on the back of your smart hub? Would you prefer to plug your phone into a wall socket, like it was before? Then give me a call for more information.


If you are experiencing problems with broadband connection, telephone line or perhaps require remedial work such as relocating telephone/network sockets and wiring please call to discuss your requirements.

Please see below some of the services I can provide.


• Wi-Fi solutions/internet to additional rooms, Garden Office etc

• Network cabling Cat5 and Cat6 installed, repaired and tested

• Provide new network and telecom sockets and wiring

• Investigate issues with broadband and Wi-Fi speed

• Repair of damaged and cut cables

• Locate, diagnose and repair faults on your telecom and network wiring


Help and advice is available over the phone, however if you have a problem or a project you would like assistance with, then a visit and quotation are available.

I look forward to receiving your call.

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