Stop Battling for Bandwidth – Take Control of your Internet Connection

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If broadband is slowing your business down, it’s time to stop sharing your internet connection with everyone else.

When you’re using standard broadband connectivity, if the business next door is going through a busy spell, you might end up experiencing delays to your own internet connection, slowing business down and frustrating your colleagues.

If this is happening, it’s time to consider a leased line (sometimes called an Ethernet leased line). It might be just what your business needs. This is a connection that’s just for you and your team. So, you can have all your people online sending and receiving the biggest files, running cloud-based apps, managing high-quality CCTV feeds and making VoIP calls at all times without any delays.

What is a leased line?

A leased line is a dedicated internet connection that you rent for your exclusive use. It connects directly from your premises to a data centre, or it can be used to connect your sites together if you’re based in more than one location.

Unlike broadband, which routes data over a public network used by lots of other people, a leased line gives you a private and secure connection that is solely for your business.

What are the benefits of a leased line?

A leased line can offer a number of advantages over broadband, especially for businesses that rely on the internet for their operations. These include:

🛜 A synchronous connection: That’s just tech speak for saying you get the same speed for uploading and downloading data, which is useful if your business uses cloud-based applications, video conferencing and you make and receive calls over your internet connection. For example, if you have a 100Mbps leased line, you can upload and download files at 100Mbps at the same time. With broadband you might only get a 10Mbps upload speed, and perhaps an 80Mbps download speed.

⛔ No contention: With a leased line, you don’t have to share your bandwidth with other users, which guarantees consistent performance and reliability at any time of the day. With broadband, you might experience slowdowns or interruptions during peak hours or when there is high demand on the network. But with a leased line, you can work without the threat of disruptions or delays.

↕️ Flexibility: You can choose the speed and bandwidth that suits your business needs, and scale it up as required. With broadband, you might be stuck with a fixed speed and bandwidth that might not meet your changing demands. With a leased line, you can adjust your connection according to demand.

🔒 Security: With a leased line you get a private connection that is less vulnerable to cyberattacks or interference. With broadband, your data travels over a shared network that might be accessed by hackers or malicious users. With a leased line, your data is encrypted and protected so you can keep your business information safe and confidential.

How do I know if a leased line is right for me?

A leased line might be right for you if:

  • You rely on the cloud for your business operations or data storage. A leased line can give you faster and more reliable access to cloud services, such as email, CRM, accounting or backups.
  • You need fast and reliable communication with your customers, suppliers or remote workers. A leased line can enable you to use high-quality video calling and VoIP telephony without any lag or distortion.
  • You transfer large files or stream high-quality video or CCTV regularly. A leased line can allow you to upload and download large files – such as images, videos or documents – quickly and smoothly.
  • You want more control and flexibility over your internet connection. A leased line can give you the ability to choose your speed and bandwidth, and change it as needed.
  • You want to improve your online security and reduce the risk of downtime. A leased line can provide you with a secure and resilient connection that minimises the chances of cyberattacks or network failures.

Where can I get a leased line?

If you’re interested in getting a leased line for your business, you’ll want a reliable and reputable provider that can offer you the best service and value.

We partner with suppliers that offer fast, reliable and affordable leased lines for businesses of all sizes and sectors, with a range of available speeds from 10Mbps to 1Gbps.

 

To learn more about leased lines, please get in touch >

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