How Much Does a Leased Line Cost in the UK?
A business leased line in the UK typically costs between £200 and £1,200 per month depending on the bandwidth, location, and contract length. Installation charges of £500 to £2,000 are also common. Prices have fallen significantly over the past decade and continue to vary considerably by area.
Direct Answer
A leased line in the UK costs £200–£1,200 per month depending on bandwidth and location, plus installation charges of £500–£2,000. A 100Mbps circuit in an urban area typically costs £200–£350 per month. Rural sites cost significantly more due to longer civil works. AMVIA compares pricing across multiple carriers — including CityFibre, Openreach, and alternative networks — to find the best rate for your specific postcode.
Factors That Affect Leased Line Pricing
These are the primary variables that determine what a leased line will cost for your business.
Location
Urban sites with an existing fibre network nearby attract lower prices. Rural or remote locations may require longer excess construction charges, significantly increasing cost.
Bandwidth
Leased lines are available from 100Mbps to 10Gbps. Higher bandwidth costs more per month, though the price per Mbps typically decreases as bandwidth increases.
Contract Length
Leased lines are typically contracted for 36 to 60 months. Longer contracts attract lower monthly rates, while shorter terms carry a premium.
Installation and Survey
A site survey is required before pricing is confirmed. Installation charges cover civils, cabling, and equipment, and vary considerably based on the site's proximity to infrastructure.
Leased Line Cost by Bandwidth (Typical UK Ranges 2025)
Approximate monthly rental ranges for leased line circuits at common bandwidths in urban UK locations. Prices vary by site.
| Feature | Urban / Well-ServedTypical city centre pricingRecommended | Rural / RemoteHigher install cost likely |
|---|---|---|
| 100Mbps symmetric | £200–£350/mo | £350–£700/mo |
| 500Mbps symmetric | £350–£600/mo | £600–£1,200/mo |
| 1Gbps symmetric | £500–£900/mo | £900–£1,800/mo |
| 10Gbps symmetric | £1,000–£2,500/mo | Available on request |
| Typical installation charge | £500–£1,500 | £1,000–£5,000+ |
| Contention ratio | 1:1 (dedicated) | 1:1 (dedicated) |
| SLA uptime guarantee | 99.9%–99.95% | 99.9%–99.95% |
All prices are indicative and subject to site survey. AMVIA provides firm pricing after a postcode search across its carrier panel.
Frequently Asked Questions
FTTP delivers a fibre optic connection directly to your premises, unlike FTTC which uses copper for the final leg. FTTP coverage has reached 79.5% of UK premises as of Q3 2025. Openreach passed 20 million premises in September 2025 and targets 25 million by December 2026.
UK businesses lost £3.7 billion to internet outages in 2023. Small businesses lose £350-£450 per minute of downtime. 92% of UK businesses take 24 hours or longer to recover from a significant outage. Backup connectivity and failover solutions are essential for business continuity.
A 100 Mbps leased line costs £240-£320 per month on a 36-month term in urban areas. 500 Mbps costs £411-£673 per month, and 1 Gbps ranges from £437-£994 per month. CityFibre and alternative providers typically quote 20-35% below BT and Vodafone for equivalent products.
This depends on your number of users and applications. VoIP requires approximately 100 Kbps per call. Cloud applications and video conferencing need more. The UK average business broadband speed is 131 Mbps, but 20% of UK businesses report insufficient internet speeds for their needs.
SD-WAN can reduce WAN costs by approximately 50% compared to traditional MPLS. The UK SD-WAN market is projected to grow from $4.8 billion in 2025 to $14.6 billion by 2031. SD-WAN is complementary to — not a replacement for — dedicated leased lines for primary connectivity.
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