Are you looking to improve your school’s broadband speeds?

Symmetrical download and upload speeds. Uncontended internet usage. Priority fault fixes… What’s the catch?!

Well, often the answer to the above is the sheer cost of the connection. Here at IcyTea, however, we offer schools the fastest leased line options without breaking the bank. We are an agnostic supplier, and have access to an ever-increasing number of different providers. The best part? Alternative networks are often MUCH cheaper than your core network carriers.

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So, what is a leased line?

A leased line is a private telecommunications circuit between two or more locations. It is sometimes also known as a private circuit, but whichever way you look at it: this connection is bespoke to you. A leased line is the highest grade internet connection you can obtain and, because of this, you get: upload speeds that match your download (from 100Mbps to 10Gbps+!), business-grade Service Level Agreements (SLA) that ensure you get any issues fixed fast, and sole-access to the connection.

All other wired internet options (SOGEA, FTTP etc.) will provide a contended connection, meaning you share the main internet ‘pipe’ that services your area. If you have a heavy internet user nearby then you will see your speeds impacted as a result, and there isn’t anything that can be done in this situation. Leased lines could be an answer if this is your situation, but is this the answer for you? Read on to learn more.

Broadband and leased lines connect to your business premises in different ways. They both still come through a cable, but the difference is to do with how they get to you. With a regular broadband package, you get your internet from the local cabinet, one of those green boxes that you would see on the side of the road. The cabinet contains many different cables, copper-wire or fibre that deliver internet to your area. The difference comes with how cables are split as the internet gets to you. With regular broadband, the cable gets split between all the premises on your street using that broadband but with leased line, you will get a dedicated circuit that’s only used for you. No sharing = faster speeds.

Schools face the challenge of large numbers of users which stresses most broadband systems leading to slower speeds. With a leased line, however, this won’t be so much of an issue. Your school’s leased line is only there to provide your users with internet, giving you the maximum possible speed for your school. The only question: what speed do you need?

As with all connections, leased lines need to be paired with effective security solutions. IcyTea’s broadband package offers: filtering for every device (even for pupils at home),  reporting, monitoring (to alert against any reduction in students’ wellness levels) an industry-standard firewall, a Service Level Agreement in the event of any faults, and safeguarding training to ensure all staff are on the same page. These are all features directly tailored for schools, and keeping pupils safe within the school environment. A great all-round package for quality learning and safety.

If you would like anymore information regarding leased line broadband, please get in touch.