Team Partners Telecommunications

Leased Lines - the future of business broadband

Posted on Jun 21, 2023  | Tags: broadband

There’s a saying that too much of a good thing isn’t good for you, or if there isn’t, there should be. It’s something that could be applied widely to many joys in life, but internet bandwidth would not be one of them, and that’s why upgrading your business internet to a leased line could well be a very good thing.

You probably don’t need us to tell you that in these days when connectivity is king, being able to access fast, reliable and secure internet is central to any business’ operational continuity.  An interesting sum to work out as a business owner goes something like this: Number of employees x annual pay ÷ (working days per year ÷ hours worked per day ÷ 60) = cost of time lost if your internet connection fails. Try this simple online calculator:

The answer could well be disturbing.

Of course, this only takes into account a total internet black out, but any delays in being able to email or in uploading or downloading files will be costing you, as it will if you have already implemented a VoIP ‘phone system.

So, what exactly is a leased line? Simply put, it’s a private, high-capacity fibre connection. A connection not shared with other users and, importantly, a connection that gives you the same upload and download speeds. It also offers a greater degree of security and, not being shared, of speed and stability.

Having said all that, does your business really need the additional expense of committing to a leased line? We would suggest that there are a number of considerations to take into account here. The first is an evaluation of your current internet connection. Is it doing everything you need it to? Do you or your staff ever find yourselves tapping your fingers as you wait for a document to upload, or even taking that time to grab a coffee? If you have VoIP, are your calls ever compromised by being unclear or interrupted? If your answer even hints at a ‘yes’ then we would suggest that a proper evaluation of your current broadband performance might be a good idea. In a nutshell then, a leased line should be a must if:

You have several employees, all of whom could be using the internet at the same time.

You’re regularly up-loading / downloading large volumes of data, perhaps to an offsite back-up.

You use VoIP.

You must have 24/7 reliability from your broadband.

And to enumerate the benefits:

That stable connection we just mentioned.

No sharing of bandwidth with potentially ever changing and ever more demanding other users with ‘peak time’ usage.

Symmetrical download and upload speeds, giving you a reliable and secure connection that will not slow or crash during times of bandwidth intensity.

Perfect for multi-site operations or remote staff working, easily coping with an increased number of conference calls and VoIP use.

Highly secure and private.

At a time of rapid data consumption, a leased line is easily scalable.

And perhaps most significant of all…a contractual obligation from your Internet Service Provider to ensure the security, reliability and speed of your connection. Interested? Contact us for more details!