For many businesses, switching from broadband to a leased line feels like a big leap, especially when the price tag is two or three times higher. But that number alone doesn’t tell the full story.
The question isn’t just what does it cost? It’s what do you get – and what do you avoid – by making the switch?
Let’s break it down.
A leased line isn’t just “faster internet.” It’s a fundamentally different service. Here’s what that higher monthly fee buys you:
In contrast, standard or ‘normal’ business broadband gives you:
A typical leased line might cost:
By comparison, business broadband might range from £30 to £80/month. But you’re not comparing like for like, you’re comparing:
Shared access with no guarantees vs A private, SLA-backed service that keeps your business online
| Value Area | Leased Line Advantage |
| Productivity | Less waiting, fewer issues, more Uptime |
| Reliability | Protected against peak-time congestion |
| Support | Rapid SLAs, proactive monitoring |
| Customer Experience | No glitchy calls or slow portals |
| Scalability | Easily increase speed as you grow |
| Risk Reduction | Avoid outages that cost time and money |
In short – leased lines help businesses operate better, serve customers faster, and grow without the bottlenecks.
Leased lines make the most sense when:
Think of it like office space – you could cram 20 people into a small room with no windows, but would it support productivity, morale, or business growth? Probably not.
Some smaller business owners may not feel like they need a leased line right now. But planning ahead can still help. Look for:
Even a short-term investment in better connectivity can unlock:
Leased lines cost more than business broadband, but they offer uncontended speeds, symmetrical bandwidth, guaranteed uptime, and strong SLAs. For businesses that rely on cloud services, remote teams, or customer-facing platforms, the productivity and performance benefits quickly justify the higher monthly cost.
