Ethernet Leased Lines Ethernet Leased Line services are a perfect way of guaranteeing high speeds for your internet connection, which make them ideal if you need a higher capacity connection. We provide two types of leased lines: Ethernet Access Direct (EAD) and Ethernet First Mile (EFM) GET A QUOTE About Our Leased Lines Service Leased Lines provide you with the most reliable internet connection available; as they don’t run over analogue lines (which broadband services rely upon) so if your analogue line fails, you will still have connectivity provided by your leased line. At the time of writing, in all our years of providing this service, we have yet to have a recorded fault on a leased line, which highlights their reliability. Symmetrical Speeds Aside from their reliability, one of the biggest advantages to leased lines is their symmetrical speeds; meaning that if you have a 10Mbps connection, you’ll have 10Mbps download and 10Mbps upload. Thanks to these reliable speeds, leased lines are the perfect choice if you are looking to integrate all your network traffic, such as voice and data. Provisioning, Surveys and Project Management The provisioning of a Leased Line takes longer than other connection options as it will involve new cabling being installed which may mean public infrastructure closures and need good project management. That’s why we provide you with a project manager from order to installation. Your project manager will organise your site survey which will determine the work needed to install your line. They will then also lead the organisation of all of this work. Installation costs of up to £2,000 are covered by us on contracts of 3 years or longer, and our contract lengths range from 12 to 60 months. Ethernet Access Direct (EAD) EAD is the most common type of Leased Line; it provides a direct connection back to the exchange over a fibre optic cable, meaning you can receive speeds from 5Mbps up to 1Gbps and beyond. Any location can receive an EAD connection, the difference between each location is simply the amount of work required to establish the connection, which is why the cost will vary from line to line, even if they are the same speed. The provisioning time for these particular leased lines can be anything from 2 to 4 months from survey, depending on the survey’s findings. Ethernet First Mile (EFM) EFM, as the name suggests, uses Ethernet over the first mile, so the first mile of the connection will remain as a copper line. This is why EFM is only suitable if you’re looking for a connection of up to 40Mbps, but it is cheaper and takes less time to provision than EAD which is why it remains a popular choice. Unlike EAD however the EFM service is not available in all locations, please call us to discuss whether this service is available and right for your requirements. OUR SERVICES Business Phone Systems VoIP Phone Systems Business Mobiles Business Broadband & Internet Software & Applications Calls & Lines USEFUL LINKS COVID-19: An Update from 4Com Technologies Limited Code of Conduct Terms & Conditions Complaints Procedure Business Relocations Ofcom’s General Conditions of Entitlement – Incorporating C7 Switching Modern Slavery Act Statement Price Change Notifications 4COM NEWS & BLOG A Virtual Marathon & a Half Marathon! The 4Com Foundation Christmas Round-Up Jay’s Triathlon Challenge raises £2,140 for Bournemouth Hospital! Upgrade Your Business Phone System in 2020 EXPLORE MORE NEWS Code of Conduct Privacy Policy Site Map © 2021, 4Com - Inspiring Connectivity All Rights Reserved. 4Com. Registered at Companies House, England and Wales 06472837. 4Com, One Lansdowne Plaza, 24 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 3NE. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. OkNo