Superfast, Ultrafast or Fibre Leased Line?

It’s important to pick the right connectivity for your business

How to pick from the different types of internet connection available to your business

When deciding between the different types of internet connection, you’ll need to consider your business size, the sector you operate in and the functions you will need to perform. Whether you’re emailing suppliers, using cloud applications all day or conducting meetings via video link up, you’ll want to know that your connectivity is up to the job.

The table below should help you decide on the type of internet connection that’s right for your business.

SOGEA

 SOGEA Broadband

FTTP Broadband

Fibre Optic Leased Line

Best for
  • Home office
  • Micro business
  • Small business
  • Small business
  • Medium to large businesses
  • Heavy users
  • Multiple occupancy buildings
  • Site to site connectivity
  • Growing businesses
  • Adopters of latest technology
Uncontended (your own dedicated line)NoNoYes
Installation lead time
  • New: Average 10 – 15 working days.
  • If building is already ‘on net’: 10 working days
  • New cabling required: 1-3 months
  • Average 45 working days
Repair time (Service Level Agreement)
  • Up to 2 business days.
  • With SLA3, the aim is to fix the fault by midnight if reported before 1pm or by midday the following day of reported after 1pm
  • Up to 2 working days
  • 5 hour target 24/7 including bank holidays.
Contract minimum
  • 12 months
  • 12 months
  • Minimum 12 months.
  • 36 month contracts most cost effective
Data usage100GB or unlimited usage packages availableUnlimitedUnlimited
Connection charges
  • New installation or migration fee applies
  • New installation activation fee applies
  • Excess construction charge may apply dependent upon location. The first £2800 of conection charge will be paid by the government
Business applications
  • General email and browsing
  • VOIP & cloud for smaller businesses
  • General email and browsing
  • VOIP & cloud for smaller businesses
  • All business applications
  • VOIP
  • Cloud
  • Ciritcal infrastructure
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