CICI Connectivity

The primary difference is that a leased line provides a dedicated connection exclusively for your business, meaning you don't share bandwidth with other premises (often called "contention"). This ensures that your speeds do not fluctuate during peak times.

• Symmetry: Unlike broadband, which typically offers faster download than upload speeds, leased lines offer symmetrical speeds (upload speeds are equal to download speeds).

• Reliability: Leased lines come with robust Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and higher uptime guarantees (e.g., 99.93%) compared to standard broadband.

You can expect ultra-fast speeds capable of supporting data-hungry operations. Symmetrical speeds up to 10Gbps, with flexible, scalable bandwidth that can be increased as your business grows. This is often achieved without having to install new physical lines.

There are a few solutions available. 
Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) / Ethernet Leased Line: The standard, high-performance connection for a single site to the internet.

Ethernet Point-to-Point: A private connection linking two specific business locations (e.g., HQ and a branch office) securely, without going over the public internet.

EoFTTC (Ethernet over Fibre to the Cabinet): This is a "middle-ground" solution that uses fibre to the cabinet but delivers dedicated Ethernet-style service, often used for smaller sites or as a backup.

A leased line is ideal for businesses where internet connectivity is critical and downtime is not an option. Specific use cases include:

Companies relying on cloud-based software, VoIP/SIP telephony, and video conferencing.

Organisations that transfer large data files regularly.

Sectors with strict security and compliance requirements (e.g., finance, healthcare), as the dedicated nature of the line offers higher security than shared connections.

Leased lines are a premium business product and come with "enterprise-grade" support.

Service Level Agreements (SLAs): Services are back with SLAs that guarantee fix times and uptime performance.

Failover/Resilience: Options are available to configure backup connections (failover) to ensure business continuity if the primary line ever encounters an issue.