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NOW it’s time to embrace the fibre roll-out!

fibre broadband

In the last 12 – 18 months Planet IT has seen a huge rise in the demand for better connectivity, fibre ethernet and faster speeds, motivated by the desire to move to resilient cloud-based solutions and the drive for remote working.

Many organisations pre-COVID, were simply “getting by” with copper variants such as FTTC (fibre to the cabinet) and GEA (generic ethernet access). These were previously adequate for the business requirements of the SME market. However, the epidemic has increased the need for reliable, sizeable, and dedicated managed data circuits.

Accessible to the masses

Historically, ethernet circuits or leased lines (as they are commonly referred to) were deemed cost prohibitive to the masses (unless you were a large corporation). But, they relied heavily on available infrastructure, exchange capacity or location. This is no longer the case. In fact, many rural locations are surprisingly well supported. They are no longer suffering with poor speeds or service restrictions, as a direct consequence of outdated equipment or lack of infrastructure in the exchange.

Now’s the time!

With the upcoming switch off around copper-based services, there has never been a better time to review data connectivity in your area.

Currently the UK is undergoing a major fibre roll out utilising underground fibre optic cables to transmit data far quicker and with fewer reliability issues than copper wires. This has resulted in the cost to deploy such services reducing considerably, making ethernet circuits accessible to all, without a high price tag.

Furthermore, many ISP’s will absorb the first £2,800 of ECC’s (excess construction charges) previously passed on to the end user, as these covered the costs to determine the route required to deliver circuits to site.

copper vs fibre broadband

Why Ethernet?

It’s simple! Just look at the benefits:

  • Speed: Synchronous dedicated bandwidth (simply put, you get the same speeds up and down)
  • 99% SLA – Faster engineer response and fix
  • Security
  • Flex up & down to help cope with peak times and demand.
  • Real time bandwidth management and reporting
  • Exchange and Carrier diversity
  • Increased efficiency

As an aggregator, Planet IT offer managed ethernet circuits at a price which do not involve a sharp intake of breath, strong coffee, and a seat!

Challenge Accepted

In fact, why not challenge us to beat your price? We are so confident that we will be able to beat your current price, that if we cannot, we’ll buy you lunch!

Best case scenario, you save on your ethernet. Worst case, you eat for free.

Give me a call on 01235 433916 or email [email protected]… I’m up for the challenge. Are you?

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