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Content: 8 Minute Read

1. Leased Line Overview

2. What Is A Leased Line?

3. How Much Do Leased Lines Cost?

4. Get A Leased Line Quote Now.

5. What’s Included With Leased Lines?

6. Leased Line Questions/Answers.

7. Our Other Options.

8. Our Price Promise Guarantee.

9. So Why Choose Us?

Leased Line Overview

Are you wondering – what is a leased line? Is it the best connection out there in the UK for data connectivity? What sort of high speeds are available? We will cover all this and more, including leased line benefits and drawbacks.

A leased line creates a dedicated connection between a businesses premises and the local exchange, offering an uncontended connection.

Bandwidth availability ranges from 100Mb to 10Gb along with symmetrical speeds plus reliability that easily surpasses any other internet packages, you can see why this is the most common choice out there.

What Is A Leased Line?

“A leased line is a dedicated line offering zero contention. With bandwidth availability ranging from 100Mb to 10Gb, symmetrical speeds and offering reliability that easily surpasses any internet packages”

A dedicated leased line comes with a 100% target SLA (service level agreement), unlimited usage, bandwidth upgrading capabilty, plus 24/7 support 365 days a year.

They truly are the absolute best internet connection money can buy in the UK today. It simply has no rivals in the marketplace when it comes to all the attributes it posseses.

Install times can vary but average around the 3 month mark and are subject to a site survey. The majority of the time, a leased line will go in with no problems but in some rural areas it can be harder.

The nearer you are to a town or city, the more chance of a successful installation but if you are quite remote, dont let that put you off! We can cover £2800.00 worth of any excess charges!

How Much Do Leased Lines Cost?

100Mb Lines From:-

£175Per Month

Fully Managed Service
24/7 support 365 days a year
Static IP address
Symmetrical Speeds
100% target SLA
Uncontended

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1Gb Leased Lines From:-

£265Per Month

Fully Managed Service
24/7 support 365 days a year
Static IP address
Symmetrical Speeds
100% target SLA
Uncontended

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10Gb Leased Lines From:-

£795Per Month

Fully Managed Service
24/7 support 365 days a year
Static IP address
Symmetrical Speeds
100% target SLA
Uncontended

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What’s Included With A Leased Line?

Dedicated Leased Line

A leased line is a dedicated connection to you and your business alone. You won’t share with other users, as it’s a private, dedicated line. You don’t have to worry about peak times, internet traffic and speed fluctuation.

Symmetrical Speeds

Having symmetrical speeds in your business premises means your upload and download speeds are the same. This is essential for downloading and sending large files, uploading to cloud applications, sharing files, carrying data, and using VoIP.

Unlimited Usage

There is no fair use policy with us, you’ll have a huge amount of usage available. So, you can download and upload data to your heart’s content as there are no data rates to worry about.

Ultra-low Latency

If latency is above 120ms then it can seriously start to affect your business applications such as VoIP. Here at 2Connect, we have under 20ms as standard!

£2800 Install Cover

If a site survey is performed and excess construction charges are found, don’t worry as we can pay the first £2800 of any additional work that may be needed.

100% Target SLA

Internet access is mission-critical to many businesses, so the thought of downtime is not good! We have an outstanding 99.999% uptime for your total peace of mind. Please ask for a copy of our SLA.

Bandwidth Upgrades

To future proof your business (and as long as you have the capacity on the bearer), you can upgrade your speeds at any stage throughout the term of your contract so you will never be left in need of more.

Managed Router

We can offer a managed router if required? This would be used to monitor the line throughout the term of its life. The equipment would be pre-configured, so just plug and play.

24/7 Support

All of our leased lines come as standard with 24/7 support, 365 days a year. We also have a 1/2 hour response. 4 hour fix guarantee for total peace of mind.

Us!

2Connect will look after you from the very start. You will be given a dedicated Account Manager who’ll be in touch every step of the install process plus for anything else you may need.

Leased Line Questions & Answers

Do I Need A Leased Line?

Yes, you do need a leased line! Leased lines are the ultimate in internet access luxury. Leased lines offer faster download speeds, better connectivity, symmetrical speeds and greater reliability.

What Can I Use Leased Lines For?

The primary uses for them are internet access, running Voice over IP for all your telephony needs, linking offices’ PCs in different locations, and enabling remote workers to log in and work from home.

What Are Leased Line Install Times?

The lead time across the UK from any provider is 65-75 working days on average – around three months. If all goes according to plan and no additional work is required, this period is easily achievable.

Is There An SLA?

Yes, there is an SLA. All customers can expect a 100% target service level agreement. If breached and your service is down for a prolonged time, this connection will be entitled to service credits as compensation. Please ask for a copy of the SLA. We have an SLA of 1/2 hour response anda 4-hour fix.

Is The Service Fully Managed?

Yes. We offer a fully managed service. This also takes into account the management of the CPE and constant monitoring of the circuit itself, along with data centre monitoring.

What Leased Line Support Is Available?

The standard support with every new circuit is 24/7/365, so 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year support with a 1/2 hour response, 4-hour fix SLA. The best in the industry!

Is There An SLA?

Yes, there is an SLA. All customers can expect a 100% target service level agreement. If breached and your service is down for a prolonged time, this connection will be entitled to service credits as compensation. Please ask for a copy of the SLA. We have an SLA of 1/2 hour response anda 4-hour fix.

Is The Service Fully Managed?

Yes. We offer a fully managed service. This also takes into account the management of the CPE and constant monitoring of the circuit itself, along with data centre monitoring.

What Leased Line Support Is Available?

The standard support with every new circuit is 24/7/365, so 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year support with a 1/2 hour response, 4-hour fix SLA. The best in the industry!

Suitable For Heavy Bandwidth Use?

Yes absolutely. Leased lines are a completely private circuit so you share your bandwidth with nobody. It’s also a totally unlimited service which means you can upload and download as much data as you wish without the speeds slowing down or being capped.

How Fast Are Leased Lines?

Leased lines are typically fast, offering super-fast download and upload speeds. There is a speed suitable for all businesses. Speeds range from 100Mb right up to a maximum speed of 10Gb.

Are Leased Lines Secure?

Yes, leased lines are secure and very reliable. However, as the service provided is going out to the internet, you will need additional security services such as firewalls.

Can I Use An existing Firewall?

Yes, you can use an existing firewall. Most customers’ firewalls will be perfect, but the best advice is to let us know what you currently have in place.

Is There A Leased Line Backup Option?

Yes, we can provide you with backup options for an additional cost. Whatever backup line you choose, if the primary leased line does go down, it will automatically fail over to the backup. Hence, you have an “always-on” connection.

What Size Would Suit My Business?

The best option here is to call us up and have a chat in more detail about your leased line requirement. Once we have all the information, we can create a bespoke offering tailor-made for your business.

Can I Use An existing Firewall?

Yes, you can use an existing firewall. Most customers’ firewalls will be perfect, but the best advice is to let us know what you currently have in place.

Is There A Leased Line Backup Option?

Yes, we can provide you with backup options for an additional cost. Whatever backup line you choose, if the primary leased line does go down, it will automatically fail over to the backup. Hence, you have an “always-on” connection.

What Size Would Suit My Business?

The best option here is to call us up and have a chat in more detail about your leased line requirement. Once we have all the information, we can create a bespoke offering tailor-made for your business.

Can A Leased Line Be Upgraded?

Yes, any leased line can be upgraded. The easiest way to future proof your business is to make sure you have the correct bearer in place for future growth.

What's Available In My Area?

Get in touch! Let us know your postcode and the speeds you are after. We can then take a more detailed look at options in your area. Leased lines have good availability across the UK, so there should be no issue in most cases.

Any Telephony Benefits?

Yes, there are Telephony benefits. If you are looking at replacing traditional telephony such as phone lines for a Hosted VoIP offering, then you would need a stable connection to run it over. Leased line services are a great platform to run it over.

We hope this article has helped you understand Leased Lines and the many benefits they can offer your business. If you have any other questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to contact us on 03300 770070.

We’ll be happy to assist you in finding the perfect solution for your needs.

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What Makes Us Stand Out From The Crowd?

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Support

Our support really is non-stop. From the first contact right the way through your whole journey, we’ll be with you at every step.

Bespoke Solutions

We offer completely free, impartial advice and can tailor a solution to whatever you require however complex it may be.

Increase Bandwidth

As long as you have the correct bearer in place, you can upgrade your speeds mid-term to a higher amount.

Us

We pride ourselves on being different and breaking the mould. We are nothing without our customers who mean everything to us.

Contact:

2Connect Data Services Ltd.
Quay Road, Bridlington
East Yorks, YO16 4JB

Company No: 06599627
VAT No: GB 932 797 584
Tel: 03300 770070