The Internet is an important medium that drives coordination, innovation and economy. It allows users to expand their own businesses in many ways. Therefore, the network service provider industry offers various types of internet services to target groups, depending on the appropriateness of use.
Leased Line is one of the services that is commonly used for school internet and internet in all types of businesses and organizations. This article explains the details and distinctive features of Leased Line, including comparisons between Leased Line and other types of internet, and how to evaluate if your organization is suitable for Leased Line service.
What is a Leased Line?
Leased Line is a wide area rental internet network service for organizations with a large number of users. With the full capacity to receive and send data of the Bandwidth, it can support incoming and outgoing data at a constant speed, with high stability and guaranteed usage at any time the network is in use. Therefore, it is suitable for government departments, private organizations, and even large corporations.
Features of Leased Line Internet
The main feature of Leased Line Internet is the provision of a network connection through which the service provider offers high speed internet access for downloading, uploading, and communicating via applications, software, and websites over an extended period of time.
NT Technicians will help you choose the right package from different tiers of Leased Line internet to get the most suitable internet for the size of your business and organization.
Advantages of Leased Line Internet from NT
There are 4 advantages of using Leased Line Internet:
- You can choose business grade internet based on the width level and speed of the Leased Line Internet network according to the business requirements.
- Leased line Internet often includes after-sales services in all aspects such as Traffic Security, IT Management , IP Communication and System Integration.
- Customer Support Call Center is available 24 hours a day to solve problems for customers.
- Ifthere are technical issues with the internet, IT experts will be present onsite to fix the issues until they are resolved.
Comparison of Leased Line with other types of Internet
This section explains the differences between Leased Line and fiber optics or other types of Internet.
Leased Line vs. FTTx
- Both Leased Line and FTTx can use fiber optics as the medium for data transmission. Leased Lines provide dedicated point-to-point connections, while FTTx distributes fiber connectivity to various endpoints (homes, buildings, etc.).
- Both technologies can deliver high speeds, but Leased Lines offer guaranteed bandwidth with symmetrical speeds since they are dedicated connections. FTTx speeds may vary depending on network load as bandwidth is typically shared among users.
- FTTx is commonly used in residential areas and smaller businesses where bandwidth sharing is acceptable, while Leased Lines are preferred by businesses requiring guaranteed performance and uptime for critical operations.
Leased Line vs. VDSL
- VDSL transmits data using telephone lines made of mixed copper wires. It can be connected to home telephone lines to communicate and use the Internet simultaneously.
- VDSL speed is lower than the Leased Line. In addition, if the Internet service is provided in a wide area, the speed will not be consistent. If you are far from the node, the speed will decrease continuously.
- VDSL usage has 3 standard speed levels (VDSL, VDSL2, VDSL2+) with a maximum Downstream download rate of 55 Mbit/s – 300 Mbit/s and Upstream 3 Mbit/s – 100 Mbit/s.
Leased Line vs. ADSL
- ADSL function uses telephone lines made of copper wires to transmit data. Can be connected to a home telephone line to communicate and use the internet at home at the same time as usual.
- ADSL speed is slower than Leased Line. In addition, the width of the internet space is more limited than Leased Line.
- ADSL usage has 3 standard speeds (ADSL, ADSL2, ADSL2+) with a maximum Downstream download rate of 12 Mbit/s – 24 Gbit/s and Upstream 1.8 Mbit/s – 3.3 Mbit/s.
Leased Line vs. DOCSIS
- DOCSIS function uses a hybrid fiber-coaxial cable to transmit data.
- DOCSIS speed is faster than Leased Line. It can be connected to a cable TV to connect to the internet on the same line.
- DOCSIS usage has 6 standard speeds (1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 4.0) with a maximum Downstream download rate of 40 Mbit/s – 10 Gbit/s and Upstream 10 Mbit/s maximum.
Is My Business Suitable for Leased Line?
The following businesses should consider installing Leased Line:
- Companies who rely heavily on internet connectivity for critical services, such as businesses that have their own servers, produce applications, software, websites, both domestic and international
- Businesses of any size that require guaranteed bandwidth and uptime for their operations.
- Companies that require secure, high-speed data transfer and reliable connections to multiple locations or branches
- Organizations providing internet-dependent services to multiple users simultaneously, such as hotels, co-working spaces, educational institutions, and internet cafes
- Organizations that operate mission-critical online services or require guaranteed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for their internet connectivity
How to Install Leased Line
The 3 steps to prepare for installing Leased Line are as follows:
- NT technicians will conduct a site survey at your location where Leased Line will be installed to plan the most suitable installation area for optimal performance.
- When the location where the Leased Line can be installed is identified, the technicians will install all the equipment, which will take 3-5 days.
- After the installation is complete, NT’s technical team will test the Leased Line system and run through basic training for users on how to monitor connection status and how to use internet.
Leased Line Service Recommendation by NT
Which Leased Line network should I use? For organizations that want to increase internal working efficiency, points to consider should be a Leased Line network from a high-performance, stable internet service provider that has the capacity to handle a connecting of multiple devices and multiple users simultaneously, has a 24-hour hotline to help solve problems, and has IT specialists in designated areas to quickly reach you.
NT’s nationwide network offers high-performance internet services that are capable of supporting a large number of users at all times without interruption, suitable for businesses ranging from SMEs to large organizations. Our network fully supports your business applications, software platforms, and web services with reliable performance. We also guarantee a highly stable connection system, with a fast, responsive and dedicated support team, available 24/7 to keep your business connected and running smoothly.
Leased Line Summary
Leased Line Internet is a network that provides consistency, high-performance internet connection which can distribute connections to users in the area thoroughly. However, if you want to choose an enterprise-grade internet from a provider that effectively meets the needs of your type of business, who has over decades of experience in enterprise connectivity, choose NT SME Solutions as your business partner to power your business growth and ready for digital transformation journey.
You can find more details of packages and promotions of Leased Line and other internet services at:
- Facebook: NT shop Bangkok and its vicinity
- Line@: @NTSMESolutionBKK
- Tel: 02-575-5151
