Business Leased Line Costs 2026: The Complete UK Guide
How much does a business leased line cost in the UK? We break down pricing by speed, location, and contract term — covering all the major carriers including BT, Virgin Media, CityFibre, Colt, and Vorboss.
Quick Cost Overview
Leased line pricing varies significantly based on bandwidth, location, contract length, and installation complexity. Entry-level 100Mbps leased lines suit small to medium businesses with 10–20 employees. Installation costs typically range from £500–£2,000 for standard deployments, though many providers waive installation fees on 36-month contracts. Rural locations or sites requiring extensive civil engineering may incur excess construction charges (ECCs). The only way to know your exact price is to check your postcode — pricing varies street-by-street.
Jump to full pricing tableBusiness Leased Line Price Guide — 2026
Monthly rental prices for fully managed, symmetric leased lines. Prices shown are indicative for on-net locations. Installation fees typically £500–£2,000+ (waived on 36–60 month contracts). Carriers: BT and Virgin Media offer nationwide pricing (often higher); CityFibre, Vorboss, and independent carriers offer competitive regional pricing.
| Speed | London | Major Cities | Suburban | Rural |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Mbps | £175–£234Best value | £240–£318 | £250–£320 | £220–£320+ |
| 500 Mbps | £250–£380 | £320–£450 | £380–£500 | £400–£550+ |
| 1 GbpsMost popular | £300–£450 | £350–£500 | £350–£500 | £400–£650 |
| 10 Gbps | £550–£850 | £650–£950 | £650–£950 | £800–£1,200+ |
What Affects Your Leased Line Cost?
Understanding these cost drivers helps you budget accurately and identify opportunities for savings.
Location and Distance
Your distance from the nearest network exchange point significantly impacts costs. Central London locations with existing fibre infrastructure typically see lower installation costs and monthly fees. Rural businesses or sites far from exchange points may face excess construction charges (ECCs) ranging from £500–£10,000+ for civil engineering works.
Contract Length
Standard leased line contracts run 36 months. Longer commitments (36–60 months) often include waived installation fees and reduced monthly costs. Shorter contracts (12–24 months) typically carry higher monthly fees and full installation charges.
Installation Complexity
Standard installations where fibre reaches your building incur minimal costs. Complex scenarios — requiring road excavation, wayleave agreements with landlords, or routing through multiple properties — add significant expenses through ECCs (surveyed upfront, no surprises).
SLA Requirements
Premium SLAs guaranteeing 99.95%–99.995% uptime, 4-hour fix times, and enhanced support cost 10–15% more than standard 99.99% tier. Financial services, healthcare, and organisations with regulatory requirements often select premium SLAs despite higher costs.
Provider and Network
BT and Virgin Media offer nationwide coverage at consistent (often higher) pricing. Alternative providers like CityFibre, Vorboss, and independent carriers offer competitive pricing in their coverage areas, particularly in major cities. AMVIA compares 15+ suppliers to secure the best pricing.
Support Level
Leased lines include 24/7 UK-based support with priority engineer response. Premium SLAs guarantee responses within 1 hour and on-site engineer attendance within 2–4 hours. Standard SLAs typically commit to 2-hour responses with 4–6 hour fix targets.
Frequently Asked Questions
100Mbps leased lines typically cost £175–£234 per month in London, £240–£318 in major cities like Manchester and Birmingham, and £220–£320+ in rural areas. Installation costs range from £500–£2,000 for standard deployments, though many providers waive these on 36-month contracts.
1Gbps connections represent the sweet spot for many growing businesses — offering 10x the bandwidth of 100Mbps for roughly 2x the cost. Urban areas typically cost £300–£450/month, suburban areas £350–£500/month, and rural areas £400–£650/month.
Ultra-high-speed 10Gbps connections serve large enterprises, data centres, and media companies. Urban areas offer the most competitive pricing at £550–£850/month, suburban areas £650–£950/month, and rural areas £800–£1,200+/month. London businesses benefit from specialised providers like Vorboss offering disruptive pricing.
ECCs are additional costs for civil engineering works needed to bring fibre to your premises. Rural installations may incur £500–£10,000+ for trenching, duct installation, or road excavation. These are surveyed upfront so there are no surprises. Many providers waive ECCs on longer contract terms (60 months).
Yes — many providers waive installation fees on 36-month contracts in areas with existing fibre infrastructure. Longer terms (60 months) may also include ECC waivers and installation fee reductions. AMVIA negotiates the best terms across all carriers.
London businesses benefit from market-leading competition with dense fibre coverage from multiple carriers including BT, Virgin Media, Colt, CityFibre, and Vorboss. This ensures lower ongoing costs and often reduced or waived installation fees for standard urban deployments.
Typical installation requires 45–90 working days from order to activation. Urban locations with existing fibre infrastructure may complete in 30–45 days. The process involves a site survey (weeks 1–2), wayleave permissions (weeks 2–6), civil engineering (weeks 4–10), and go-live testing (weeks 10–12).
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