Leased Line

What Is a Leased Line?

A leased line is a private, dedicated internet connection exclusively reserved for your business. Unlike standard broadband, which is shared among multiple users, a leased line offers symmetrical speeds (equal upload and download rates) and guaranteed performance.

  • Dedicated Bandwidth
  • Symmetrical Speeds
  • Low Latency
  • 99% Internet Uptime
View Details

Meet The Leasedline Experts...

Dave McGinn
CEO, Daisy Communications
Dave McGinn has been instrumental in Daisy Communications’ growth, leading the company to become the UK’s largest independent specialist communications business. Under his leadership, Daisy has expanded its services, including leased lines, to support UK businesses effectively.
Ruth Kennedy
CEO, TalkTalk Business
Ruth Kennedy was appointed CEO of TalkTalk Business in 2025. With over two decades of experience in the telecoms sector, she has held various senior roles across sales, commercial, and operations within TalkTalk’s Wholesale and Group Business Units.
Jon James
CEO, BT Business
Jon James was appointed CEO of BT Business in March 2025. He joined BT from the Danish telecommunications company Nuuday, where he served as CEO from 2021 to 2024, successfully overseeing its transformation and subsequent growth.
Jo Bertram
Managing Director, Virgin Media O2 Business
Jo Bertram is the Managing Director for Business and Wholesale at Virgin Media O2. She is responsible for providing services to large enterprise, public sector, small and medium business customers, as well as wholesale and MVNO partners.
Keri Gilde
CEO, Colt Technology Services
Keri Gilder was appointed CEO of Colt Technology Services in May 2020. She is responsible for executing Colt’s strategy, which centres around transforming the way the world works through the power of connectivity.

Dedicated Bandwidth

Your business doesn’t share the connection with anyone else.

Symmetrical Speeds

Upload speeds match download speeds, ideal for data-heavy tasks like cloud backups and video conferencing.

Low Latency:

Perfect for VoIP and other real-time applications.

Feature

Leased Line

Broadband

Bandwidth

Dedicated

Shared with others

Speed

Symmetrical

Asymmetrical

Reliability

High

Moderate

Cost

Higher

Lower

Leased lines are often described as the backbone of enterprise-grade connectivity, ensuring consistent and high-speed internet for critical business operations.

How Do Leased Lines Work?

Leased lines function by providing a direct connection between your business and your Internet Service Provider (ISP). This is achieved through dedicated fiber-optic cables, bypassing the congestion often associated with shared broadband networks. 

Components of a Leased Line:

  1. Fiber-Optic Cables: Ensure ultra-fast data transmission over long distances.
  2. Router: Connects your internal network to the leased line.
  3. Service Level Agreement (SLA): Guarantees uptime, speed, and quality of service.

Example Use Cases:

  • E-commerce: Fast website loading and secure payment processing.
  • Healthcare: Reliable data sharing between locations.
  • Education: Seamless virtual learning experiences.

By providing a private and robust connection, leased lines empower businesses to stay competitive in an increasingly digital landscape.

Learn More