In reply to a post by ian72:

I had thought about reporting but the FAQ says:

However, we do not have a problem with users posting links to their web sites in signatures, or posts provided their posts are materially useful and are not simply seeking to promote their products

So as it was a direct response for a request about lease lines I assumed it would fit the rules? A user asking for a suggestion of a supplier and a supplier responding I assumed would be OK?

I also thought it was within the forum rules however if it has broken the rules then thats not a problem and I do apologies.

I am a member of other forums and dont wish to be seen just to be touting for business, I wish to contribute to the forum as much as possible and answer any questions that members may have.

Again my apologies

Kind Regards
Jamie

It is a fine line and some thought it crossed the line, and I was 50/50 so went with the combined opinion.

In reply to a post by MrSaffron:

It is a fine line and some thought it crossed the line, and I was 50/50 so went with the combined opinion.

Not a problem, we all have a job to do

Of course there are many operators able to provide Ethernet and AAISP has a calculator to give a quick quote

http://aa.net.uk/ethernet-quote1.html

Sorry I have landed here as I too have a similar problem.

Postcode is IP8 3ED. We are struggling with our internet (like 2 mps on a good day!)

I used https://www.amvia.co.uk/leased-line to get some quotes, which ranged from £475 pm to £1229 pm on a 3 year no installation deal.

Are these good and what do I need to think about on the techie side?

Good? That link is just another broker site, and am hoping this is genuine question rather than surfacing an old thread just so can post the link.

On the speeds I'd be taking a serious look at switching provider if only getting 2 Mbps and looking at service options e.g. 2 Mbps is what we expect from ADSL/ADSL2+ but VDSL2 (sold as fibre services) should manage 6 to 12 Mbps in the postcode and thus save a few hundred pounds a month.

Mr Saffron I am not broker, I am a management consultant - (linkedIn Stefanie May). So i am not a techie and some help would be appreciated. The link worked great for me but it left me with a few questions.

We have looked at the providers but as fibre is 1.4 miles away. My husband works in payments systems and so we need much better (and guaranteed) internet connection.

So ... can we get back to some help?

Edited by deleted (Wed 24-Oct-18 12:16:01)

Take the results from the online leased line checkers with a pinch of salt because to get a true cost you will need to get in touch with the leased line broker by phone/email with your details. I also recommend linebroker.co.uk as a good source to compare leased line providers.

But to answer your question, if leased line costs are worth it, only YOU can answer that. If having an always on 24/7 internet connection is critical for your business (ie any downtime will cause a financial loss to your business) then yes, the extra outlay is worth it (IMHO). Most leased lines have a fix time of hours , rather than days/weeks as is the case for residential/small business services.

Obviously make sure you get an appropriate SLA and speed guarantee with any leased line service you take out.

Thanks Baby Frogmella

So alongside the comparison sites, should I contact them all directly? And is there anyway some good guidance on what should be included in the SLA?

And what do you mean 'Most leased lines a have a fix time of hours'? I thought they were on all the time with unlimited usage?

Thanks

"And what do you mean 'Most leased lines a have a fix time of hours'? I thought they were on all the time with unlimited usage?"

They mean if it breaks then you are a much higher priority for repairs. Nothing at all to do with usage.