How a Leased Line Works
When you order standard business broadband, your connection runs along shared infrastructure. Dozens of nearby businesses and homes share the same bandwidth — meaning speeds fluctuate, particularly at peak times.
A leased line is different. A physical fibre optic cable runs directly from a network exchange to your premises — and that connection is yours alone. No sharing, no contention, no peak-time slowdowns.
• Symmetric — same speed up and down
• SLA-backed — 99.9% uptime guarantee with contractual fix times
• Scalable — available from 10Mbps to 10Gbps
• Managed — Telexico monitors and maintains your line 24/7
Leased Line vs Business Broadband: What's the Difference?
How Much Does a Leased Line Cost?
Leased line pricing has fallen dramatically over the past decade. In 2026, a typical 100Mbps leased line starts from around £199–£299 per month. Speeds and prices:
- 100Mbps symmetric — from £199/mo
- 500Mbps symmetric — from £350/mo
- 1Gbps symmetric — from £499/mo
- 10Gbps symmetric — available for large sites and data centres
Price varies based on your location, distance from the nearest exchange and whether civil engineering work is needed. Telexico provides a free site survey and exact quote before any commitment.
Who Needs a Leased Line?
A leased line is the right choice for businesses where internet connectivity is genuinely business-critical:
- Law firms and financial services — client data, compliance recording, remote working
- Healthcare and dental practices — NHS Spine access, patient records, VoIP calls
- Manufacturing and logistics — ERP systems, CCTV, VoIP, IoT devices all running simultaneously
- Multi-site businesses — site-to-site VPNs, centralised cloud systems
- Contact centres — high volume VoIP calls, CRM, workforce management
- Hotels and hospitality — guest WiFi + EPOS + CCTV + back-office all on one connection
Leased Line Installation: What to Expect
Leased line installation involves Openreach (or an alternative network) laying fibre to your building. The process typically takes 30–90 days from order to go-live, depending on whether civil works are needed. Steps:
- Survey — we assess your site and run a free quote
- Order — we place the order with the network carrier
- Wayleave — if new fibre is needed, we handle any permissions required
- Installation — Openreach engineer installs the physical connection
- Router configuration — Telexico configures and activates your managed router
- Go-live — we monitor the connection and confirm stable performance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is EFM (Ethernet First Mile)?
EFM is an older leased line technology that uses copper rather than fibre. It is cheaper but limited to around 35Mbps symmetric. It is still available in some areas but full fibre leased lines (Ethernet) are now the standard recommendation.
Do leased lines come with an SLA?
Yes. All Telexico leased lines include a 99.9% uptime SLA with a 4-hour contractual fault fix time and 24/7 monitoring. If we breach the SLA, you receive service credits.
Can I use a leased line for VoIP?
Yes — a leased line is the ideal connection for VoIP. The symmetric speeds, low latency and SLA-backed uptime ensure crystal-clear call quality even with high volumes of simultaneous calls.
How long does leased line installation take?
Typically 30–90 days. If your building already has existing Openreach fibre nearby, it can be faster. We handle the entire process and keep you updated at each stage.
What happens if my leased line goes down?
Under your SLA, Telexico and the carrier are contractually obligated to restore service within 4–8 hours. We also recommend a 4G/5G failover connection that activates automatically in the event of an outage — meaning your business stays connected even during a fault.
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