Leased Line Comparison Chart
Our handy leased line comparison chart illustrates the key differences between leased line options. Find the best solution for your business.
| PRODUCTS | GEA / EoFTTC | Fibre Flex | Fibre Ethernet | EFM | Point-to-Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Symmetrical bandwidth (upload/download speed) |
Up to 19Mbps | 200MB min. guaranteed with 1GB burstable available | Up to 10Gbps | Up to 35Mbps | Up to 10Gbps |
| Typical usage | Small businesses | Businesses of all sizes | Businesses of all sizes | Small businesses | Connecting workplaces |
| Ideal for | Hosted VoIP usage, video conferencing and any other bandwidth hungry applications and programmes | Businesses wanting to increase speeds and have option to boost bandwidth on occasions, or those where loss of service would have major impact | Businesses which need to be in complete control of its connectivity at all times or businesses to whom a loss of service would have a major financial or operational impact | Where GEA/EoFTTC isn’t available and Fibre Ethernet is not yet a viable financial option | Bringing offices and worksites together using a single connection and one network |
| Product description | Offers all the benefits of dedicated fibre connectivity with similar high speeds and business class SLAs but with lower setup costs compared to EFM and Fibre Ethernet | Offers faster speeds and burstable bandwidth options as and when you need it – for no extra cost | Ultimate connectivity –Fibre Ethernet offers unparalleled reliability and speeds and is available to any site, anywhere | Keeps your costs down and your speeds up. EFM is a cost-effective way to access a high-capacity connection without committing to full Ethernet connectivity | Performance and security you can rely on. Run voice, data and video between sites and make sharing business critical information quick and simple |
| How it works | Fibre, or copper if fibre isn’t available, connects you to the nearest street cabinet where a dedicated Ethernet line then carries data to your network provider | Delivered on the GPON network, you’ll share your Fibre Flex with a small number of other businesses | Dedicated fibre Ethernet cables takes your data straight from your network to your business | EFM uses multiple copper wires to connect your premises to the street cabinet. Ethernet cables then connect you to the network | Dedicated fibre Ethernet connection between two sites, providing they’re less than 28 miles apart |
| Installation lead times (up to) | 10 working days |
65 working days |
70 working days |
45 working days |
70 working days |
| Target Fix Time | 8 hours | 5 hours | 5 hours | 7 hours | 5 hours |
| Technical support (24/7 UK-based support) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Costs a little extra |
| Jitter | Les than 25ms |
Less than 3ms |
Less than 25ms |
Less than 25ms |
Less than 25ms |
| Packet loss | Less than 0.1% | Less than 0.1% | Less than 0.1% | Less than 0.1% | Less than 0.1% |
| Service Contention | Dedicated 1:1 | 200Mbps Dedicated 1:1Burstable 1Gbps Up to 5:1 |
Dedicated 1:1 | Dedicated 1:1 | Dedicated 1:1 |
| Data usage | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Voice prioritisation (Prioritise critical applications) |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SLA – Service Level Agreement | Over 99.85% | Over 99.85% | Over 99.93% | Over 99.90% | Over 99.85% |
| Free connection (on 3 and 5 year contracts) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Latency | Less than 30ms or better |
Less than 30ms or better |
Less than 20ms or better |
Less than 20ms or better |
Less than 30ms or better |
| Indicative price per month | From £114* | From £197* | From £101* | From £133* | POA |
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Fibre Ethernet Leased Line
The very best connectivity solution for your business at the very best prices on the market.
- Up to 10Gbps upload/download speed
- Unlimited downloads
- UK-based 24/7 contact centre support
- Fix time in under 5 hours
- Typical installation 45-70 working days subject to site survey
- Prices from £101
GEA / EoFTTC
The lowest cost solution for a dedicated, secure connection. Up to 19Mbps speeds.
- Our most cost-effective, dedicated line
- High-availability, low-latency private circuits
- Available using copper or fibre Ethernet
- Up to 19Mbps upload/download speed
- Robust SLAs
- Includes Managed Router
- Highly secure
- Prices from £114
Fibre Flex Leased Line
A leased line product which guarantees min. 200Mb symmetrical speeds with burstable bandwidth 1GB - what’s not to love?
- 1Gb burstable bandwidth available
- 200Mb minimum symmetrical speeds guaranteed
- Built-in smart capabilities
- Delivered using the GPON network
- Robust SLAs
- Prices from £197
Ethernet First Mile
EFM is a high speed, dedicated connection where full fibre Ethernet is not an option. Up to 35Mbps speeds.
- High-availability, low-latency private circuits
- Up to 35Mbps upload/download speed
- Perfect for video conferencing and using a VoIP phone
- Available using copper or fibre Ethernet
- Robust SLAs
- Highly secure
- This product will soon be end of life
- Prices from £133
Point-to-Point Leased Line
Need to connect multiple locations with a secure, fast line?
- High-availability, low-latency private circuits
- Up to 10Gbps upload/download speed
- Available using copper or fibre Ethernet
- Ideal for creating a private network between two or more locations
- Robust SLAs
- Highly secure
- Prices from £199
SD-WAN
Reduce your network costs with SD-WAN
- Resilient & secure
- Cost effective
- Centralised connectivity services
- Agile
- Rapid deployment
- Prices from £POA