A leased line is a symmetric connection connecting two or more locations. It is sometimes known as a ‘Private Circuit’ or ‘Data Line’ in the UK. Unlike traditional phone lines it does not have a telephone number, but rather each end of the leased line being permanently inter-connected to the other. Leased lines can be used for transit of Internet services, traditional data or telephone calls (VoIP).

Typically, leased lines are used by businesses to connect geographically distant offices. Unlike dial-up connections, a leased line is always active with the fee for the connection being at fixed monthly rate, therefore allowing a business to fix its costs and prepare accurate future budgets. The main factors affecting the monthly fee are distance between end points and the speed (bandwidth) of the leased line. Because the connection is for the sole use of the subscribing business a leased line can be delivered with an a guaranteed service level agreement as apposed to other types of connectivity, such as ADSL, which don’t offer this assured level of quality.

We have a range of diverse leased line products, the majority of which can not be matched with regard to price and service. Please click here to check availability and pricing.

Landlines are a pre-requisite for most businesses and attract costs associated with their line rental and usage in relation to the volume of telephone calls made to the outside world.

You can transfer your existing telephone lines and associated phone numbers to Digital Exchange and benefit from guaranteed cost savings without comprising service. Transferring your lines is quick, easy and completely free of charge, and during the transition process there is no disruption of service as all work is done at “network level” meaning no physical changes are needed to your telephone system.

Once transferred you will receive your regular bills from Digital, which will include all line rentals and call usage charges, and as part of our service commitment we will evaluate your call profile to ensure you are always kept on the most cost effective tariff.

All that’s required to provide a no obligation quotation is for you to provide copies of your existing telephone bills, following which we will perform the necessary analysis and revert back with an accurate proposal. Please send in your bills via fax to 0114 221 0768 or email via sales@thedigitalgroup.co.uk. Alternatively if you have any questions about this service and would like more information please call us on 0114 221 2000.

Firstly, the term VoIP stands for Voice over Internet protocol, and is a technology that eliminates the need for separate voice and data networks by converging all IP traffic into one network. Both voice and data traffic can be transmitted over a common IP network to provide companies with fully integrated communications.

Adopting VoIP can offer a variety of benefits such as improved communication between offices and remote locations, the ability to introduce new network applications, whilst making significant cost savings through more effective use of your company’s network.

An IP-based business telephone system is appropriate if you wish to network multiple offices together, however, the technology doesn’t necessarily mean that multiple telephone systems are required in each location as it’s possible to have a centrally-based system that controls telephone handsets throughout your organisation’s estate. The result of this is a single solution that allows users to operate as though they were all located in the same office.

VoIP also allows remote workers to connect to the company’s core telephone system as if they were in the office, and is therefore a valuable tool for individuals who don’t have a static office location or are constantly on the move.

There are many other benefits of VoIP, and the alternate ways in which it can be designed are equally comprehensive. To learn more about the technology please call us on 0114 221 2000 or send an email to sales@thedigitalgroup.co.uk.