Compare UK Business Connectivity

Independent comparison data for broadband, leased lines, SD-WAN, SASE and managed networks. Built for IT managers and operations directors.

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Select a connectivity product to view side-by-side comparison data, technical explainers and procurement guidance.

How Comparify Works

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Scope Your Requirements

Identify site count, user numbers, critical applications and budget. Our worksheets help you structure this.

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Shortlist Products

Use our comparison tables to narrow options to two or three product categories based on facts, not sales material.

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Prepare Your Questions

We publish the specific questions to ask providers: SLA definitions, contention ratios, break clauses and repair times.

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Business Connectivity at a Glance

A simplified comparison of the four most common connectivity options for UK businesses with 10 to 250 employees.

SOGEA Broadband FTTP (Full Fibre) Ethernet Leased Line SD-WAN over Internet
Typical use case Small office, light cloud usage, email and web browsing Growing office, moderate cloud usage, VoIP, video conferencing Mission-critical applications, symmetric upload/download, SLA-dependent workloads Multi-site businesses needing centralised policy, failover and traffic prioritisation
SLA No formal SLA No formal SLA on most residential-grade FTTP Guaranteed SLA (typically 99.9%+) Depends on underlay circuits
Indicative cost From ~£20/month From ~£30/month From ~£200/month Varies (plus underlay circuit costs)

This is a simplified comparison. Your specific requirements around uptime, bandwidth symmetry, resilience and security will determine which option is appropriate. View detailed comparisons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a leased line?

You need a leased line if your business cannot tolerate unplanned downtime or variable upload speeds. Leased lines provide a guaranteed symmetric connection with contractual SLA and fix-time commitments. If your usage is primarily email and web browsing with no critical uptime requirement, broadband is likely sufficient.

What is the difference between FTTP and a leased line?

FTTP is a shared, contended broadband service delivered over fibre. Speeds are typically asymmetric and there is no guaranteed fix time. A leased line is a dedicated, uncontended fibre circuit with symmetric speeds and a contractual SLA. FTTP costs from around £20 to £60 per month. A leased line costs £200 to £500 per month depending on bandwidth and location.

What is SD-WAN and when is it worth it?

SD-WAN is a software layer that manages traffic across multiple internet connections. It adds intelligent routing, automatic failover and centralised policy control. It is worth considering if you have two or more sites, need application-level traffic prioritisation, or want to bond cheaper broadband circuits for resilience.

Is Comparify free to use?

Yes. All research, comparison data and guides on Comparify are free to access. If you choose to speak with a connectivity specialist through us, there is no charge to you. Comparify is funded through partnerships with approved UK connectivity providers.

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Reviewed by Robert Sturt, Managing Director | Last updated: March 2026

Comparify provides independent guidance on UK business connectivity and managed network services. Comparify is a UK-registered business based in Norwich.