Compare UK Business Connectivity
Independent comparison data for broadband, leased lines, SD-WAN, SASE and managed networks. Built for IT managers and operations directors.
Compare by Category
Select a connectivity product to view side-by-side comparison data, technical explainers and procurement guidance.
Business Broadband
SOGEA and FTTP options compared. Speeds, contention, pricing and SLA details for UK businesses.
Ethernet Leased Lines
Dedicated symmetric circuits with guaranteed SLA. Compare providers, bandwidth options and installation timelines.
SD-WAN
Software-defined WAN overlays for multi-site businesses. Routing, failover, traffic prioritisation and vendor comparison.
SASE
Secure Access Service Edge frameworks combining SD-WAN with cloud security. Zero-trust, firewall and SWG compared.
Cloud Voice and VoIP
Hosted telephony and UCaaS platforms. Call quality, reliability and integration options for UK businesses.
Managed Security
Managed firewall, endpoint protection and threat detection services. Standalone and bundled options compared.
How Comparify Works
Scope Your Requirements
Identify site count, user numbers, critical applications and budget. Our worksheets help you structure this.
Shortlist Products
Use our comparison tables to narrow options to two or three product categories based on facts, not sales material.
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.