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If your business is reliant on a good connection to communicate with customers or stakeholders, you can’t afford for it to let you down.
With a leased line, your business will get a more consistent connection, faster repair times and less downtime.
Plus, with symmetrical speeds up to 10Gbps, a leased line will futureproof your business and keep you ahead of the competition.
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What is the difference between a dedicated line and a leased line?
The terms “dedicated line” and “leased line” are often used interchangeably, and their meanings can overlap. However, in some contexts, they might be used to refer to slightly different concepts.
A leased line is a private telecomms circuit that is rented or leased for exclusive use. It is a dedicated connection that provides a constant, reliable, and high-bandwidth link between two points. Leased lines are commonly used by businesses with high connectivity needs.
The term “dedicated line” is more general and can refer to any communication path that is reserved exclusively for a particular purpose, whether leased or owned. It can encompass various technologies, including leased lines or fibre connections.
What is the difference between leased line and broadband?
A leased line, which is often more expensive and more likely to be used by a business due to their connectivity needs, provides a dedicated connection between two points, such as between a business location and an internet service provider’s network. This means that the bandwidth is reserved exclusively for the subscriber, and it is not shared with other users. Leased lines also sometimes come with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) that guarantee a certain level of service, including uptime and performance.
Broadband, on the other hand, can be more cost-effective but is a shared connection where multiple users share the available bandwidth. This can result in contention, especially during peak times, which may lead to variations in speed. While broadband services are generally reliable, they may not come with the same level of SLAs or guarantees as leased lines, depending on the provider.
What are examples of leased lines?
A leased line (also known as a dedicated line) is a private telecomms circuit rented by an individual or business for exclusive use. Unlike traditional internet connections that are shared with other users, a leased line provides a dedicated and symmetrical connection, meaning the upload and download speeds are the same (although you can get symmetrical speeds with some broadband providers without a leased line – including Hyperoptic).
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