Broadband ISP Carnival Internet UK Integrates Audra Security

New ISP Carnival Internet UK, which first went live last month (here) and is being backed by global tech company Dotlines (Dotlines UK), has announced that it’s integrating a new suite of hardware and software security products from fellow company Audra Security to “deliver a seamless and secure online experience for households“.

Audra is apparently designed to protect families and small businesses without the hefty price tag or the need for extensive IT expertise. For home users, there will be Audra Safe and AudraVPN, while business customers will get Audra Secure. This reflects an affordable, plug-and-play suite of home and small business internet security products, including routers, VPNs, and firewall solutions designed for easy, IT-free setup

Audra Safe is a Wi-Fi router that makes it easy for households to manage the security of their smart devices and their family’s online safety. It combines standard capabilities of a typical router with enhanced security features and app-based controls. This allows parents to group devices and set rules, such as blocking certain types of content or setting time limits, helping to protect their families and encourage healthy online habits.

AudraVPN is a freemium virtual private network that ensures secure browsing and high-speed streaming for users on the go, across five devices in a single subscription. Finally, Audra Secure is a portfolio of business-specific 2-in-1 router and firewall devices that provide a scalable solution, supporting up to 250 concurrent connected devices.

Users of Audra Secure can manage the devices and rules across multiple locations from a cloud-based central dashboard. With a simple subscription model and pricing plans that span from 1 to 5 years.

Matin Mahbubul, Chairman of Dotlines Group, said:

“We’re pleased to officially launch Audra in the UK, helping individuals and small businesses safeguard their online presence with an easy-to-use, cost-effective solution. Our goal is to provide the best protection at a price point that anyone can afford, whether you’re a busy parent or a small business owner just starting to secure your digital assets.

We know that many households and small businesses are targeted by cybercriminals simply because they don’t have the resources or knowledge to implement advanced security systems. Audra changes that by making security straightforward and accessible, so no IT expertise is required.”

We ran a quick check of Carnival’s consumer broadband packages and found we could add AudraVPN on a 24-month term for £3 extra per month, but there’s no option to add any of the other Audra features to packages that come bundled with Amazon’s eero routers. But you do get the Audra Safe Router and security features included on their cheapest ‘Essentials’ plans.

Dotlines UK has partnered with The Kenton Group for all this, which will serve as the national distributor of Audra Security products throughout the UK.