Business Leased Line Costs: The Complete 2026 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 Openreach, CityFibre, and Zayo.
Quick Cost Overview
A business leased line in the UK typically costs between £199 and £1,200 per month, depending on bandwidth (100Mbps to 10Gbps), location (metro vs. rural), and contract term (1, 3, or 5 years). Installation charges range from £0 (on promotional deals) to £3,000+ for rural circuits requiring new duct work. Most businesses on AMVIA's platform pay between £350 and £600/month for a 1Gbps circuit on a 3-year term.
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. Off-net pricing and excess construction charges apply in rural areas.
| Speed | Metro (On-Net) | Suburban | Rural (estimate) | Install (typical) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Mbps | £199–£320Best value | £280–£420 | £450–£700 | £0–£500 |
| 500 Mbps | £280–£450 | £380–£580 | £600–£900 | £0–£800 |
| 1 GbpsMost popular | £350–£600 | £500–£750 | £750–£1,100 | £0–£1,200 |
| 2.5 Gbps | £550–£900 | £750–£1,100 | £1,000–£1,500 | £500–£2,000 |
| 10 Gbps | £900–£1,800 | £1,200–£2,200 | POA | £1,000–£3,500 |
What Affects Your Leased Line Cost?
Six key variables determine the monthly price you'll pay — understanding them helps you negotiate more effectively.
Location — On-Net vs. Off-Net
If your building is already connected to a carrier's network ('on-net'), costs are dramatically lower. Off-net locations require new duct work and can add £500–£2,000+ to install costs.
Bandwidth Required
Price-per-Mbps falls sharply as you move up the speed tiers. A 1Gbps circuit often costs only 2–3x a 100Mbps circuit, making higher speeds the better value choice in most cases.
Contract Term
1-year contracts cost 20–35% more per month than 3-year equivalents. 5-year terms offer marginal further savings but lock you in. Most businesses choose 3-year terms.
Carrier & Reseller
Buying direct from BT, CityFibre, or Zayo vs. through a managed reseller like AMVIA affects both price and service quality. Resellers often secure lower carrier rates and add value through management and SLAs.
SLA & Support Level
A 4-hour onsite SLA costs more than a next-business-day response. For business-critical sites, the premium is typically £50–£150/month — almost always worth it.
Bolt-On Services
Static IPs, managed router, DDoS protection, and failover options all add to monthly cost. AMVIA typically bundles these into a single managed price rather than charging separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
A leased line provides dedicated, uncontended bandwidth exclusively for your business. Unlike broadband, leased lines guarantee symmetrical upload and download speeds with 99.9% uptime SLAs. Fixed leased lines account for over 39% of UK business internet connections.
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