Understanding Managed Services Managed services is a buzzword thrown around by us alot, and every day more and more businesses and ISP’s are jumping on the bandwagon. But what does managed services actually mean and how can you tell if an ISP is not just using the word as a marketing tool, but is in fact […]

Dedicated lines can seem like a big jump up from your standard ADSL or broadband, especially when it comes to price. We often speak to IT managers and business owners who don’t know if a dedicated line is what they need. So we thought we would help anyone else who has questions about getting a […]

Down Time Costs Vs Leased Line Costs Leased Line costs can often seem expensive when comparing to a standard ADSL or broadband line. However in reality they are not a like for like product so when comparing Leased Line costs you should factor in how much downtime is currently costing your business if you are […]

Business Internet – Why is it so vital? Business internet is one of the most important tools for any business to be successful. In recent years we have seen the use of the internet become part of our daily lives at home and at work. With many companies now also using cloud technology (CRM systems […]

Can I get BT fibre for my business? BT is one of the biggest telecom providers in the UK & I’m sure any of you reading this would have already heard of them. They have millions of clients, each requiring a different service and support. Alongside BT’s home services they also provide BT business connectivity […]

Metro Ethernet : An Explanation Metro Ethernet is the use of carrier Ethernet technology in metropolitan area networks (MANs). Because it is typically a collective venture with a number of financial contributors, it can offer more cost-effectiveness,reliable and scalable bandwidth management that other networks. Metro Ethernet can connect business local area networks (LANs) and individual end users to a wide […]

SDSL vs ADSL vs EFM vs Leased Lines The world of business internet acronyms can be a confusing one and we often get asked what is the difference between SDSL, ADSL, EFM’s and fibre leased lines. So we thought we would create a simple guide to help you understand all the connectivity Jargon you get […]

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The average BT business line rental cost has risen by at least 5.5 per cent from the start of August. BT business customers had to face a significant increase in the cost of their line rentals. This increase took effect from Friday (1 August 2014), the move saw the current rate rise by an average of 5.5 […]

Cloud Computing What is cloud computing? is a question we are always asked at Leased Line Comparison. Along with “Where is the cloud?” “Are we in the cloud now?!”  The term “cloud computing” is everywhere, and we are here to explain it. In the simplest terms, cloud computing means storing and accessing data and programs over […]