Update for 2022!
100Mb leased lines are becoming increasingly more accessible thanks to advances in data and telecoms technology and the widespread installation of more complex, superior networks across the UK.
Whether you're looking to upgrade from your current leased line or want to explore 100Mb leased line costs to determine whether the connection type is right for your business, you're in the right place.
This guide will give you an insight into the fair market rate for the leased line costs in the major cities across the UK.
A leased line service is a dedicated connection to your business that can be used for internet, data, and telephony services such as VoIP. Leased lines are symmetric, which means data can be sent and received at the same high speeds. They're also uncontended, so you get exclusive access to the line.
Below is a look at the costs per major UK city. All of the pricing is based on a 100Mb line on a 100Mb bearer. The contract term used was 36 months and there were no installation fees applicable to any of these quotes.
London has the most competitive 100Mbps monthly rental costs. In London, we were able to get a quote for £230.33/month. Your target price if your business is based here should be £230–£250/month.
In Manchester, we were able to get a quote for a 100Mbps line at £259.54/month. Your target price if your business is based here should be £250–£270/month.
In Birmingham, we were able to get a quote for a 100Mbps line at £277.35/month. Your target price if your business is based here should be £270.00 - £300.00/month.
In Leeds, we were able to get a quote for a 100Mbps line at £268.98/month. Your target price if your business is based here should be £270–£300/month.
In Glasgow, we were able to get a quote for a 100Mbps line at £266.20/month. Your target price if your business is based here should be £270–£300/month.
In Sheffield, we were able to get a quote for a 100Mbps line at £276.04/month. Your target price if your business is based here should be £270–£300/month.
In Edinburgh, we were able to get a quote for a 100Mbps line at £271.12/month. Your target price if your business is based here should be £270–£300/month.
In Bradford, we were able to get a quote for a 100Mbps line at £261.14/month. Your target price if your business is based here should be £270–£300/month.
In Liverpool, we were able to get a quote for a 100Mbps line at £266.87/month. Your target price if your business is based here should be £270–£300/month.
In Peterborough we were able to get a quote for a 100Mb leased line costing £265.52/month. Your target price if your business is based here should be £270–£310/month.
In Coventry we were able to get a quote for a 100Mb leased line costing £260.13/month. Your target price if your business is based here should be £270–£310/month.
Bristol has the highest 100Mb leased line rental costing £277.87/month. Your target price if your business is based here should be £280–£310/month.
‘100Mb bearer’ means that the size of the bandwidth you’ve signed up to receive can accommodate 100Mb. This doesn’t mean you have to pay for 100Mb of bandwidth – you may want and only need 10MB – but getting 10MB on a 100Mb bearer means you can scale up if and when your business requires additional bandwidth.
If you choose a 100Mb leased line bearer, when it comes to scaling up, doing so is a lot more straightforward if the capacity is already in place. Installations can be costly, so whereas selecting a larger bearer may be more expensive upfront, comparatively, it’s going to save a lot of time and hassle when it comes to expansion.
Comparing leased line costs is proven to be the best way to reduce your business' outlay for a leased line. Comparing providers outweighs all other factors such as location, speed and service levels.
All of the prices we used to compile this pricing were sourced via quotes from BT, Virgin, TalkTalk, Vodafone and SSE. One of the easiest and most effective ways to get the most competitive 1Gb leased line quote is to make a whole market comparison. This enables you to view comparative quotes side-by-side and determine the provider offering the best value at your location.
Amvia has developed a tool called AmviaSearch™ which enables you to make a comparison of the market in seconds.