Choosing the right business internet can be tricky. Two top contenders are full fibre broadband and leased lines. Both offer great performance – but which one suits your needs? Let’s break down the pros and cons.
First thing’s first, check what’s available. Full fibre broadband is expanding fast – now covering 67% of the UK (66% in Wales)i, with some cities with as high as 90% coverage. Rural business, on the other hand, tend to have fewer options – unless they’re in an Ogi community, of course! But with the UK Government aiming for nationwide coverage by 2030, the connectivity picture is changing all the time.
A leased line, then, might still be the better option, especially if reliable connectivity is a must, no matter where you are.
Full fibre broadband offers impressive speeds, with providers like Ogi (offering eye watering 900Mbps of even 1Gbps speeds.
That’s a huge jump from the UK’s 67Mbps average broadband speed. But most services are still asymmetrical, meaning upload speeds are slower than downloads.
For business using cloud services, video conferences, or moving large file formats regularly, symmetrical speeds are a mist. That’s why Ogi’s business broadband offers equal (symmetrical) upload and download speeds as standard. Our next-generation network can even handle 25Gbps, making it a future-proof alternative to the more traditional leased line option.
Leased lines offer dedicated bandwidth, meaning no slowdowns even at peak times. This makes sure you get consistent, high-speed performance.
At Ogi, we design our network for reliability as standard, making sure business customers get at least 66% of advertised speeds, even during busy times. But the internet is shared by billions. If guaranteed, congestion-free performance is essential, a leased line is still the best choice at the moment.
In general, technology prices are dropping, but leased lines are still expensive – in part because of their dedicated nature and premium service levels. Expect to pay hundreds a month on long-term contracts (normally 5 years with well-known national telecoms companies).
Full fibre business broadband, on the other hand, can cut your costs by up to 75%, offering high-speed, reliable internet at a fraction of the price. With rising business costs, these savings matter and with more flexible contract arrangements too.
Full fibre broadband is ultra-reliable, thanks to its all-fibre infrastructure (no outdated copper cables here). But, like anything, things can go wrong, and if 24/7 connectivity is mission-critical, leased lines guarantee 99.9% uptime.
At Ogi, we invest in diverse network routes for added resilience. So, for example, instead of paying for a second leased line, businesses can use full fibre as a backup. Our local support team and advanced network monitoring on top, make sure we’re always on hand when you need us.
For most businesses, full fibre broadband is the spot on choice – and with multi-gigabit speeds on the horizon, it’s only getting better. But if you need guaranteed, dedicated performance, a leased line might still be the way to go, for now at least.
Want to know what’s available for your business? Get in touch with Ogi Pro today for a no-obligation quote – and let’s solve your internet challenges once and for all.
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