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Point to Point Ethernet
What is Point to Point Ethernet and
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A Point to Point Ethernet connection, also called Ethernet Point to Point, securely links two sites with dedicated bandwidth, ensuring fast, reliable, and uncontended performance for business-critical applications.
Point-to-Point Ethernet is a dedicated circuit that securely connects two sites over a private line. It enables your business to extend its network (WAN) between locations with fast, safe, and highly reliable data transfer.
When choosing an Ethernet Point-to-Point solution, one of the key decisions is the bandwidth you require. Options typically range from 100Mbps through to 10Gbps, giving you the flexibility to scale based on your business needs.
Because the connection is uncontended (1:1 contention ratio), you benefit from guaranteed upload and download speeds, minimal latency, and smoother performance for bandwidth-heavy applications like VoIP, cloud services, and video conferencing.
Point to Point Ethernet circuits are best suited to businesses needing a secure, high-performance link between two offices, branches, or sites where reliability and speed are essential.
Point to Point Ethernet circuits are ideal for businesses needing a secure, private connection between two sites located within 25km of each other.
If your organisation requires a dedicated link between offices, warehouses, or local branches, an Ethernet Point to Point network provides the performance and reliability you need.
And if your sites are spread across larger distances, there’s no issue. Our National Ethernet Point to Point service is designed to cover extended geographic reach.
So, whether you want to connect two nearby offices, multiple branches, or even remote locations, we have the right Point to Point solution for your business.
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If both locations are in strong network areas, costs can be extremely competitive. However, the more rural the sites, the higher the chance of additional charges.
Unlike a standard Ethernet service that focuses on one location, Point to Point Ethernet pricing depends on connectivity between two sites. This makes the overall cost slightly more complex, as it’s influenced by the availability and infrastructure at both ends.
As a general rule, if your sites are based in urban or business-dense areas, installation costs are typically lower, and setup times are faster. However, rural or remote sites may incur higher build costs or excess construction charges, depending on local access.
To get an accurate figure, the best step is always to request a site survey. We work with every major UK carrier and include a Price Promise Guarantee on all Point to Point Ethernet quotes — if you find a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match or beat it.
There are many advantages to choosing a Point to Point Ethernet connection. Costs can be low, reliability exceptional, and security unmatched — making it ideal for business-critical communication.
Ethernet Point to Point provides businesses with a fast, secure, and dedicated connection between two locations. It delivers consistent performance, low latency, and complete control over your data.
- Speed & Flexibility: Choose from bandwidths of 100Mb, 1Gb, or 10Gb — with selected carriers offering up to 100Gb for enterprise-grade performance.
- Reliability: A dedicated line guarantees uptime and stable connectivity for data, voice, and cloud applications.
- Security: Your traffic stays fully private between sites, protecting sensitive information at all times.
- Cost Control: Fixed monthly pricing makes planning and managing budgets simple.
For dependable, high-performance connectivity between two business sites, Point to Point Ethernet remains one of the best options available.
While Point to Point Ethernet delivers outstanding performance, reliability, and security, there are a few practical considerations worth knowing before choosing this type of private connection for your business.
While Point to Point Ethernet provides outstanding performance and security, there are some limitations to consider before deciding if it’s the right service for your business.
- Cost: Installation costs can rise when one or both sites are in rural or hard-to-reach areas, where additional fibre build work may be required.
- Internet Access: This service is designed purely as a private site-to-site link and does not provide direct internet access. A separate leased line or broadband connection is needed for online traffic.
- Management: Delivered as a “layer 2” service, it isn’t fully managed — routers and configurations are handled by your internal IT team.
- Speed Options: Available in 100Mb, 1Gb, and 10Gb, with 100Gb achievable in specific areas through selected carriers.
Despite these factors, Ethernet Point to Point remains one of the most secure, consistent, and efficient ways to link two business locations.
No. It’s a private site-to-site connection only. For internet breakout, pair it with a leased line or business broadband at one or both locations.
Local P2P circuits typically serve sites up to ~25km apart. For longer distances, a National Ethernet Point to Point service extends coverage across the UK.
Common options are 100Mb, 1Gb, and 10Gb, with 100Gb available through selected carriers. All speeds are symmetrical with a 1:1 contention ratio.
It’s delivered as a layer-2 (wires-only) presentation by default. Your IT team manages routing/equipment; we can provide managed options on request.
Average delivery is 65–75 working days across both sites, depending on surveys, planning, and any engineering works. Some installs complete faster if infrastructure already exists.
No. Ethernet Point to Point is uncontended between your sites, so you can transfer unlimited data without throttling or excess usage charges.
Pricing depends on bandwidth, distance to network infrastructure, and build complexity at both sites. Urban areas are usually cheapest; request a site survey for an accurate quote.
Yes. We can design diverse routing using different carriers (e.g. BT primary, Virgin secondary) for true path diversity and maximum uptime.
P2P is best for a private link between two sites. Leased lines provide internet access, MPLS/SD-WAN are multi-site overlays with centralised control—see our comparison section for when to choose each.
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