What’s the Internet Equivalent of Loadshedding?

We call it downtime.

You know the drill: a web page won’t load, YouTube freezes (on company time, of course), and emails sit in the Outbox like they’re on strike. The office collectively stares into space like it’s Y2K all over again. Sound familiar? It happens—especially with our competitors. And the reason is simple: no LTE failover.

Here’s the Honest Truth: Your Primary Connection WILL Fail (at some point).

The hard and unfortunate question is not *if* your primary connection will fail, but rather *when*.

Maybe there’s a network glitch. Maybe there’s a dusty SIM Card somewhere. Maybe a bird lands near a datacentre. Nobody knows, but at some point, your connectivity will drop and your business is in serious trouble if it doesn’t have sufficient backup.

This is where LTE Failover enters the chat: consider it your digital airbag, parachute, safety net – or all of the above.

 

    • Fibre line failing? LTE steps up like the consummate sidekick.
    • No drama, no downtime, no angry mails to IT.
    • When your primary line drops, your LTE failover can pick up the slack.
    • And that’s a guarantee.

 

 

Fact: Downtime = Costly.

Dropped Connectivity isn’t just lost time on Facebook. It affects your bottom line.

 

    • Offline systems usually result in lost sales.
    • Combine this with client trust breakdowns – because why should they pay if you can’t respond?
    • Bored staff = chaos – and everyone suffers as a result.

 

 

Even a short, minor outage can snowball into major losses. Ironically, said losses are usually more than what you would have spent on a backup solution.

Downtime is Costly

Downtime isn’t just a frozen meme or delayed emails—it hits your bottom line:

 

    • Lost sales because your online systems are offline.
    • Client trust breakdown—if you can’t respond, why should they pay?
    • Bored staff and chaos—everyone suffers.

 

 

Even a short outage can snowball into a major loss—often more than the cost of a backup solution.

 

Vox LTE Failover

Why LTE Failover, and not just a UPS?

If Fibre = Batman, then LTE = Robin. Also, one is for power outages, whilst the other is for network problems. Big difference. Also…

 

    • An LTE Failover boasts automatic switching, which kicks in almost instantly.
    • By running on mobile towers and not the same trench as your main line, the same outage is not going to affect different networks.
    • Emergency-only, but ready 24/7, it’s the always on standby solution you need.

 

 

It’s better than a generator because, let’s be real, everyone is used to surviving without power. Losing Wi-Fi, though? That’s just tragic.

Who Needs LTE Failover?

Simply: anyone who hates staring at a blank screen when the Wi-Fi dies.

More specifically:

 

    • Retailers – offline doesn’t process payments.
    • SMEs – can’t afford downtime disasters.
    • Remote workers – because unpaid leave is not a solution.
    • Any business – productivity stops when your internet does.

 

 

Enjoy Business Continuity, Not Buzzwords

Sure, IT folks love terms like resilience and redundancy. We like it simple: stay connected, always.

Forget “future-proof” and “foolproof”—just avoid buggy Teams calls mid-client meeting. Connectivity isn’t a luxury, it’s a must-have.

So, do you risk downtime—or get yourself an LTE failover? Spoiler: downtime always loses.

Get the parachute. Get Vox LTE Failover.

 

FAQs

What is LTE failover and how does Vox LTE Failover work?
Vox LTE Failover automatically switches your internet traffic from a failed primary line (fibre/DIA) to a mobile LTE connection. Because it uses mobile towers rather than the same trench as your primary line, the backup stays live even if the main line is down.

Why do I need Vox LTE Failover for my business?
Downtime costs money and trust. Vox LTE Failover keeps payments processing, emails flowing and Teams calls alive so you don’t lose sales, frustrate clients or waste staff time during outages.

How fast is Vox LTE Failover — what speeds can I expect?
Vox offers scalable packages (typical speeds include 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Mbps with asymmetrical options). Packages are matched to business needs so standby performance is reliable enough to maintain core operations.

Will LTE failover stop all downtime problems or replace other backups?
LTE failover protects against network outages, not power-loss issues. It’s complementary to UPS/generators — think fibre = Batman, LTE = Robin. Use LTE for network resilience and UPS/generators for power continuity.

Who is Vox LTE Failover best suited for?
Any business that can’t afford to be offline — especially retailers (card payments), SMEs, remote workers and branch sites. If you hate staring at a blank screen when Wi‑Fi dies, you need failover.

Is the service managed and how quickly does it switch over?
Yes — Vox provides a managed service with automatic, near-instant switchover and 24/7 support. Installations are done by Vox‑certified installers and user training is included.

Is Vox LTE Failover scalable and cost-effective?
Yes. Packages can be upgraded as your business grows and, in most cases, the cost of a failover solution is far lower than the losses suffered during even a short outage.

How do I get Vox LTE Failover or request a quote?
Contact Vox New Business Sales: +27 (0) 87 805 5050, Business Support: +27 (0) 87 805 0500, email info@voxtelecom.co.za or visit vox.co.za to request a quote or more details.