Struggling with slow or unreliable business broadband? Discover why upgrading to a dedicated leased line can transform your connectivity. At Milkshake Computers, we compare every UK provider to deliver fast, secure, and guaranteed internet performance tailored to your business — because your connection should work as hard as you do.
Why a Leased Line Beats FTTP Broadband for Growing Businesses / Lease Line Providers for Business
When you run a business, a reliable internet connection isn’t a luxury — it’s essential. From cloud software and video calls to online sales and customer support, your team needs to stay connected, all day, every day. Especially if your business uses applications such as Office 365.
While FTTP broadband (Fibre To The Premises) is great for general use or a home office, but it simply can’t match the consistency, speed, and reliability of a dedicated leased line. That difference in speed and reliability could make a world of difference to how smoothly your business runs.
At Milkshake Computers, we help small and medium-sized businesses across the UK find the perfect leased line solution — powered by the most trusted providers in the market.
So, Why is it important for my business to have a leased line?
1. Dedicated Service Level Agreements
Typically with broadband connections your business agreement will either have long service level agreements or no have service level agreements. We have in the past seen service level agreements of 30 days from date of fault which means that your business will be have no internet access for up to 30 days.
With Dedicated Leased Lines, the Service Level Agreement is typically 2 hours. That means the line will be active again within 2 hours from a fault being reported. This means your internet access is restored in a speedy manor, and your business is offline for a very limited period, and if your internet is a business critical service then you are back up and running in a timely fashion.
When broadband fails, you’re often at the mercy of call centre’s, long queues, standard support and support akin to what you would have on a home broadband line — not ideal when your business depends on staying online.
Leased lines come with premium Service Level Agreements (SLAs), offering uptime guarantees (often 99.99%) and rapid fault resolution, usually within 4–6 hours. Along with dedicated support lines.
The providers we use at Milkshake Computers are all UK based with UK support centres which operate 24/7, giving you peace of mind knowing that if anything goes wrong, it’s sorted — fast.
2. Faster Speeds
With speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second a leased line, this will give you greater speeds than any broadband provider.
Even if you have 1 GB broadband internet then typically a leased line will be faster as you will have a dedicated line direct to the exchange, and not to a point of presence at the green cabinet at the end of the street, where many other businesses and home users will be connected.
3. Symmetrical Speeds – Upload as Fast as You Download
With broadband, your download speeds are usually much faster than your upload speeds. That’s fine for home streaming, but not for businesses that rely on video calls, cloud backups, file sharing, or remote working.
A leased line gives you symmetrical speeds — meaning your uploads are just as fast as your downloads. So, whether you’re sharing large project files or hosting client meetings, your connection stays smooth, fast, and dependable.
4. A 100% Dedicated Connection
Here’s the big difference: a leased line is completely dedicated to your business. You’re not sharing your bandwidth with anyone else — no local congestion, no slowdowns at peak times, no surprises.
That means guaranteed bandwidth, 24/7 performance, and rock-solid reliability — exactly what modern businesses need to operate efficiently.
3. Business-Grade Reliability and SLAs You Can Trust
When broadband fails, you’re often at the mercy of standard support queues — not ideal when your business depends on staying online.
Leased lines come with premium Service Level Agreements (SLAs), offering uptime guarantees (often 99.99%) and rapid fault resolution, usually within 4–6 hours.
With a leased line from Milkshake Computers, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that if anything goes wrong, we’ll make sure it’s sorted — fast.
4. Scalable, Flexible, and Future-Proof
Your business isn’t standing still — and neither should your internet.
Leased lines are fully scalable, allowing you to increase bandwidth as your team and technology needs grow. Whether you’re expanding to new premises or moving more systems to the cloud, your connection evolves with you — no major upgrades or new installations required.
5. Enhanced Security and Network Control
A leased line provides a private, secure connection that isn’t shared with other users. This significantly reduces exposure to cyber threats and gives you more control over your network traffic.
For businesses that handle sensitive information or require GDPR compliance, this extra layer of protection can make all the difference.
Why Choose Milkshake Computers as YOUR Whole-of-Market Leased Line Provider?
At Milkshake Computers, we’re proud to be a whole-of-market leased line provider. That means we’re not tied to any one network — we have access to all major UK carriers, giving you unbiased choice and the best value available.
We’ll:
- Compare multiple leased line providers across the UK.
- Find the best speed and price combination for your location.
- Manage the entire process, from quote to installation and beyond.
- You get clear advice, no hidden fees, and a single trusted partner dedicated to keeping your business online and thriving.
How Our Process Works
- Consultation – We discuss your business needs, goals, and current connectivity.
- Comparison – We compare all UK leased line providers available to your postcode.
- Recommendation – You get a simple, transparent proposal with your best options.
- Installation & Support – We manage the setup and provide ongoing support for total peace of mind.
It’s fast, simple, and completely transparent — exactly how business connectivity should be.
Ready to Upgrade? Let’s Talk.
If you’re ready to take your business internet to the next level, Milkshake Computers is here to make it happen.
We’ll help you find the best leased line deals in the UK, tailored to your exact business needs — with guaranteed speeds, reliability, and expert support every step of the way.
Get in touch today for a free, no-obligation consultation and leased line comparison.
Let’s get your business connected — properly.
