Having a reliable internet connection is crucial to running a business. An unpredictable internet connection will massively impact your businesses communication and productivity. Fast connectivity is what everyone wants.
How do you achieve this? Leased lines offer fast, uninterrupted speeds with no risk of slowing down from public traffic.
Proudly based in Milton Keynes, Boxx have a team of internet connectivity specialists ready to help you get connected. Boxx have successfully arranged leased line connections to businesses of all sizes in the city, local areas and nationwide.
Don’t get confused into thinking a leased line is only for large enterprises. Large or small, businesses are installing leased lines and there are some key reasons why.
Firstly, lets clear up what a leased line is.
What is a leased line?
A leased line internet connection is a dedicated connection solely for your business. The private line between the business location and the local exchange point provides an uninterrupted, secure connection. With guaranteed high speeds, even in peak hours. Have you ever got home after work and noticed your internet running slowly? During peak times, broadband and fibre can be disrupted, affecting connection speeds.
This doesn’t happen with a leased line.
Traditional broadband works on an asymmetrical connection – meaning upload and download speeds can be inconsistent. A leased line is a symmetrical connection, meaning upload and download speeds match. Crucial for data hungry businesses.
Leased lines bandwidth transmission speeds range between 10mbps and 10gbps upstream and downstream, making it perfect for VoIP and cloud back up.
Benefits of a leased line internet connection
Leased lines have significant benefits for a business.
- It’s fast – allowing the transfer of substantial amounts of data without any disruption to the speed. Whether uploading or downloading the speed remains the same.
- It’s reliable – the line is uncontended and for the sole use of your business. It’s less likely to have downtime. In the event of an issue, repair times are faster. Leased lines come with a Service Level Agreement (SLA), meaning the provider is contracted to resolve any issues swiftly.
- It’s secure – a private line means there is never any interruptions from public traffic – which can create vulnerability. Data corruption and cyber-attacks are therefore less likely.
Who are leased lines for?
It’s not just big businesses that require a leased line. It all depends on the requirements of your business. If you rely on transferring large quantities of data, video editing, video conferencing or experience high call volumes, a leased line is essential.
Why go with Boxx?
Boxx, CityFibre’s City Champion for Milton Keynes
CityFibre named Boxx as a City Champion for Milton Keynes. The City Champion programme was launched to empower passionate channel partners like Boxx to take the lead in Britain’s Gigabit future. Boxx deliver game changing solutions to their customers. Customers like MK Gallery.
MK Gallery is a multifunctional, contemporary space which hosts art exhibitions and performances, as well as having an independent café, shop and cinema from Curzon. Boxx partnered with the gallery because the internet connectivity they’d opened with was no longer fit for purpose. The gallery faced challenges with the speed and reliability of the Wi-Fi.
Boxx upgraded their connectivity and provide the stability that the gallery needs. Increasing resilience, so customers and staff have access to the internet anywhere on site. By increasing their bandwidth, the cinema can now download films and stream live events. This has reduced their costs, carbon footprint and allowed them to reach audiences across 16 countries.
Partnering with Boxx for their connection needs has given them peace of mind, knowing they have uninterrupted connectivity.
What Boxx can do for your business
If you’re not sure what the most suitable connection is for your business, don’t worry. Boxx take the guesswork out of making that decision.
The experienced team at Boxx take you through the entire process. Looking at your business we assess your IT environment, current supplier and consider the best option for your requirements, budget, and timeframe.
Boxx will tailor packages to your needs. Road mapping your customer journey from point of sales to installation, so you know the plan every step of the way.
Is a leased line right for my business?
It’s clear what the benefits are of a leased line, but like anything you must consider whether it’s right for you.
Installation of a leased line is more complex with the process taking months rather than weeks. However, the team at Boxx are there to guide and support you through the process and keep business communications running smoothly.
Also, we’re sure you’re fully aware, like with anything that is ‘private’ or ‘for sole use’ it usually comes at a cost. Leased lines are more expensive. As it’s a complex process, prices can be affected by location, bandwidth, and data transmission requirements. It’s easy to understand why it will cost more when you look at the advantages.
Reliability, speed, and security come at a cost. But, investing in the right tools for your business will enhance communication and productivity.
