Introduction
When businesses consider upgrading to a 1Gb leased line, the first question is often about cost. With monthly prices between £220 and £450, it’s more expensive than standard broadband or FTTP. But here’s the truth: a leased line isn’t just a cost — it’s an investment.
The return on investment (ROI) from a leased line comes in the form of productivity gains, reduced downtime, better collaboration, and improved customer experiences. In many cases, the line pays for itself within months.
Downtime Costs vs. Guaranteed Uptime
Every minute of internet downtime costs money — in lost sales, wasted employee hours, and frustrated customers.
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Broadband: Fix times are “best effort,” sometimes taking days.
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1Gb leased line: Comes with a 99.999% uptime SLA and rapid fault resolution.
For a company with 50 employees, even one day of downtime could cost thousands. By comparison, the monthly fee for a leased line is a fraction of that loss.
Productivity Gains
Slow internet is a hidden tax on business. Waiting for files to upload, video calls to stabilise, or cloud apps to respond eats into productivity every single day.
With 1Gb symmetrical speeds, staff can upload as fast as they download. Large files transfer in seconds, collaboration tools run smoothly, and wasted time disappears. Over the course of a year, those productivity gains can easily outweigh the cost of the line.
Supporting Growth and Scalability
A leased line is more than just fast internet — it’s a growth enabler.
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Scale from 1Gb to 10Gb without major reinvestment
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Add new cloud platforms without bottlenecks
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Onboard remote workers without worrying about connectivity
In other words, a leased line ensures your infrastructure never holds back your business plans. That’s ROI that multiplies over time.
Customer Experience and Revenue
For many companies, customer-facing services rely on internet performance. Whether you’re running VoIP phones, hosting live demos, or supporting online transactions, a poor connection can directly harm revenue.
A 1Gb leased line ensures smooth communication, faster response times, and a professional experience for clients — all of which contribute to stronger customer relationships and higher retention.
The Cost of Cheap Alternatives
It’s tempting to stick with cheaper broadband. But the hidden costs quickly add up:
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Slower speeds = lower productivity
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Shared bandwidth = unpredictable performance
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No SLA = longer outages
Over time, the real cost of broadband often exceeds the predictable, fixed monthly cost of a leased line.
Long-Term Value
A leased line isn’t a short-term expense. It’s a long-term asset that underpins every digital service your business relies on. From hybrid working to cybersecurity, everything runs better with a dedicated, high-speed connection.
And because many leased lines are provisioned on 10Gb bearers, you can scale up without re-installation, extending the ROI for years to come.
Why Connect2?
At Connect2, we make leased lines as cost-effective as possible. With:
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Prices from £220–£450 per month
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A Price Promise Guarantee — find it cheaper and we’ll beat it
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24/7 UK-based support
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99.999% uptime SLA
We don’t just sell a connection — we deliver ROI that transforms your business operations.
Conclusion
A 1Gb leased line is more than just faster internet. It’s a guarantee of uptime, productivity, scalability, and customer satisfaction. For most businesses, the question isn’t “Can we afford it?” but “Can we afford not to?”
Get your instant 1Gb leased line quote today and see how quickly it pays for itself.
