WHAT IS AN INTERNET LEASED LINE?
An Internet leased line is a dedicated pair, or pairs, of copper wire connecting a user to an ISP, through a network rented from a telecommunications provider. Unlike normal dial-up connections, an Internet leased line is always active and delivers guaranteed bandwidth.

WHY DO I NEED AN INTERNET LEASED LINE?
If you require an Internet connection offering guaranteed uptime and guaranteed bandwidth, then an Internet leased line is the most cost-effective, resilient and secure connectivity solution.

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INTERNET LEASED LINES?
Leased lines offer a number of significant advantages over more traditional dial-up connections:

• Non-contention - A leased line is 100% dedicated to your exclusive use.
• Security - A dedicated leased line is private, and therefore secure.

• Reliability and resilience – A leased line is backed by Service Level Agreements and is monitored 24x7x365 to guarantee performance.
• Symmetric – Upload and download speeds are the same.
• Cost control – The monthly rental charge is fixed and doesn’t vary with unpredictable usage.
• Permanence – The connection is always on.

WHAT INTERNET LEASED LINE SERVICES DOES PROGRESSIVE NETWORKS OFFER?
Progressive Networks offers Cisco-powered Internet leased line services at extremely competitive rates:

• Gateway Bandwidths: 64kbps to 1Gbps.
• Backbone Technology: Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) - Optical.
• Availability (SLA): 99.95%.
• Fault Response Target: 4 hours.
• Fault Restoration Target: 8 hours.
• Delivery Targets: Between 15 and 70 working days depending on bandwidth requirements.
• Coverage: UK-wide.
• Customer Service: central support and pro-active management 24x7x365.

Progressive Networks also offers Point-to-Point Leased Line services for guaranteed point-to-point connectivity.