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Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme – GBVS

November 16, 2018 Leased Lines No Comments

The Government’s Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme has had high demand for its vouchers that it will end in March 2020, rather than March 2021 which was initially planned. To ensure that the benefits are reaped by all, businesses around the UK are being urged to make use of a £2500 voucher for gigabit broadband speeds before the scheme closes.

Exascale are now able to offer this incentive across it’s range of gigabit-capable leased line offerings.

Available for small to medium businesses, the Government’s gigabit broadband voucher scheme offers the fastest and most reliable internet connectivity to businesses as part of the its commitment to a full-fibre Britain.

For businesses which are eligible there’s an up to £2500 grant to use against the costs of a Gigabit Leased Line connection. Whether it’s hardware or excessive construction charges, we will be able to help you in the best way possible to maximise the value from the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme.
The scheme is only available on Gigabit-capable connections, you’ll have to have a minimum of a 100Mb provided by a gigabit capable Ethernet Leased Line connection to be able to obtain a voucher.

If you would like to learn more about the Gigabit Voucher scheme or how you can apply please call 0330 010 0140 or Contact Us

Leased Line Costs Demystified

October 25, 2018 Leased Lines No Comments

If your looking around for a determination of leased line costs in your location your either upgrading from a ADSL or FTTC Broadband circuit or looking for an alternative leased line provider. The first port of call for most looking for an indication of leased line costs is to turn to a well known provider BT. BT may very well have national coverage and be in nearly all corners of the U.K. but so are other providers such as Vodafone, SSE, Sky and Virgin Media to name a few which in nearly all cases are considerably cheaper.

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What determines Leased Line Cost?

Since the cost to install a leased line is a considerably more than conventional broadband, let’s take a look at the factors which influence the leased line cost. Cost varies from one company to another and in different geographical areas. The factors are:

Bandwidth

The speed of a leased line is a major factor that contributes to the overall leased line costs. Customers require fast speed for communication and data transfer, therefore, most companies offer speed packages where you can pick an appropriate bandwidth from 10Mbps through to 10Gbps. You must keep in mind the faster the leased line the higher the cost.

Distance

The distance between the two locations influences the leased line costs, for example if your close to a BT telephone exchange a Ethernet Access Direct Local Access is used whereas if your further away Local Access cannot be used and it inflates the costs.

Contract Term

Many providers including BT will absorb any installation charges if you are to commit to a minimum 36 month term. If you are to opt for a shorter 12 month term you should expect to pay a one-off upfront installation charge in additional to the monthly rental when the service is commissioned.

Why Exascale?

At Exascale, we are dedicated to providing you with a world-class leased line service which is on twenty-four hours a day for seven days a week and backed by a 100% SLA agreement. We understand your business relies upon the internet and without a reliable connection it can be damaging to not only your business reputation but your bottom line.

Exascale’s National Network

We own and run a national MPLS network (AS61049), which is in a number of data centres throughout the United Kingdom. To ensure your internet traffic is routed locally to provide you with a low latency ultra fast leased line connection, Exascale’s network is connected to multiple Internet Exchanges in London, Manchester and Scotland.

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Top Leased Line Providers Compared

January 7, 2018 Leased Lines No Comments

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LEASED LINE PROVIDERS

With more businesses and organisations making the transition to leased lines and opting for the dedicated professional service that comes with it, there are now more leased line providers than ever looking to fill the gap by providing leased lines. Just like with any other service or product, it can be difficult deciding on the best provider when there are so many options available on the market.

When it comes to internal infrastructure and networking it’s important that you look for a service which will give you all of the essential features your business needs to operate smoothly and efficiently. It’s equally important to find the right balance between cost and service in order to get the most out of your budget and keep overheads to a minimum. Exascale compares and orders leased lines from the below providers to ensure it’s customers get the very best value for money.

Virgin Media

The Virgin brand has spread its influence over the last few decades and has most recently found success in the internet industry. As one of the fastest growing providers in the UK, Virgin is in the process of creating one of the biggest data networks in the country. The company was formed after the merging of multiple smaller cable companies in the UK. The newly integrated network of fibre cables by Virgins means you have access to very high bandwidth speeds.

BT

As one of the oldest and biggest names in the information game, BT has been providing leased line services to UK companies for a long time. As the biggest proprietor of cables in the UK, BT can offer one of the widest reaching services at some of the most competitive prices. However, they do not always do so and you can often find cheaper prices with smaller providers.

Vodafone

Usually associated with mobile phones, Vodafone acquired Cable and Wireless which was the first main competitor of BT when it came to leased lines. In order to provide bandwidth to its mobile phone masts, Vodafone purchased thousands of leased lines which means they can provide a high level of coverage to consumers.

SSE Telecoms

The unique approach undertaken by this reputable telecommunications company involved using its own electricity pylons to string fibre from city to city. This was a cheaper alternative to cabling methods used by other providers. It meant that SSE was able to undercut competitors and provide some of the cheapest leased line prices on the market.

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Does a Cheap Leased Line really exist?

October 12, 2017 Leased Lines No Comments

There is an increasing number of providers in the UK offering leased lines at varying prices around the country. There are a number of different factors that can affect the price of leased lines and many companies will fluctuate theirs depending on market trends and availability. If you’re looking to upgrade your business, improve your network efficiency and increase productivity, there are many things to consider when it comes to finding the cheapest deal.

High prices

The important thing to realise is that, compared to regular broadband services, leased lines are not cheap. The monthly costs are much higher when you take out a leased line deal than domestic broadband or fibre plans but there are many reasons for this.

A leased line runs on a fixed line that is independent of communal lines that are used by other customers. This means that, unlike broadband, you will have exclusive access to the lines and will not experience any lag or latency as a result of high traffic. This will ensure that you have a constant and high speed so your business can work with maximum efficiency.

The price of a leased line will regularly include a form of Service Level Agreement which will ensure that your line is sufficiently maintained. Service outages can be detrimental to a company or operating business, especially if they happen during peak trading times. The line maintenance that comes with leased lines will ensure that this doesn’t happen.

Finding the cheapest

The prices may seem startling when compared to domestic broadband prices but the long list of benefits outweigh the cost and there are ways in which you can ensure you’re getting the best deal.

Before signing up for a leased line with any specific provider, be sure to shop around and try to find the best price. There are many companies in the UK offering leased line services and their prices regularly fluctuate so be sure to check them all out.

The price of a leased line is dependent on the geographical location of your business. This means that depending on where you’re located, you may be able to find cheaper providers that operate in your region.
If you’re totally unsure of where to start and you don’t want to miss out on the best deal, there are a number of comparison websites that will flag up the best deals based on your bandwidth speed requirements and you postcode.

Why choose a Leased Line over Business Broadband

October 3, 2017 Broadband, Business, Leased Lines No Comments

More businesses and companies around the UK are turning away from broadband services in favour of dedicated leased lines in order to improve their communication infrastructure and improve efficiency. Of course there are a number of advantages and disadvantages to both services and here we outline them both and see exactly how companies can stand to benefit from using a leased line over broadband.

Benefits of leased lines

Unlike broadband services, which use communal lines to transmit data signals, a leased line service operates on a private connection which is dedicated specifically to the company or business that is paying for it. This means that the data transfer speeds will be much higher and will not be affected by peak usage times in the same way that broadband lines are.

Because of the dedicated service that comes with leased lines it is easier for service providers to include Service Level Agreements to customers. This means that the level of signal maintenance will be much higher than that of broadband, meaning that problems such as latency or jitter will be monitored and fixed accordingly.

The choice of bandwidth selection is much more diverse with leased lines, giving customers more choice when searching for a leased line quote, allowing them to find a balance between cost and internet speed.

When you sign up for a leased line you are provided with a series of permanent IP addresses which means that your company or business is able to set up its own servers. This gives you the opportunity to create your own internal mail service and web servers.

Leased lines are often available through a variety of different mediums including traditional copper wiring, modern fibre cables, radio signals or a combination of all three. This provides more versatility and means that any business or company can get connected.

Disadvantages

The main issue that puts some business owners and managers off of using leased lines is the price tag. Compared to broadband, leased lines can cost more every month which will subsequently increase your overheads. However, this may not always be the case as the monthly prices of a leased line are based on the chosen speed and the physical distance between end points of the circuit.

The nature of a leased line means that there must be a fixed line in place before users can get connected. This means that the overall coverage is restricted when compared to widely available broadband services.

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Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme – GBVS