Business leased lines are a private internet connection, which requires a slightly more complex and lengthy installation than FTTC. The average time to install a business leased line is roughly 60 days, but this can vary based on existing infrastructure to determine the most efficient route for connection.
Once a site survey is completed, the infrastructure setup takes place, which may involve installing new cabling, ducts or fibre routes between your site and the nearest network exchange. After this, engineers complete the physical connection to the network, linking your premises directly to your internet service provider’s core infrastructure.
Following connection, the system is tested and activated to confirm that speed, latency and reliability meet the agreed Service Level Agreement standards. Birmingham Telecom manages the entire process end-to-end, from planning and coordination through to activation and aims to have everything ready to go in around 60 days. Once live, we provide ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure a continuous performance.
But what about a wireless leased business line? Yes, wireless leased lines exist and generally follow the same setup as wired lines. However, wireless leased lines use radio transceivers and directional antennas on your building to create a strong, point-to-point connection to the network. A small internal unit is also fitted to connect the wireless equipment to your internal network or router.
As no groundworks or significant alterations to infrastructure is needed, installation for wireless leased lines is around 10 to 20 working days.
