Connectivity
Narrowband dialup services are fast becoming a thing of the past. More than ever, securing quick and dependable Internet access helps businesses stay competitive. Which is why millions of companies throughout the UK now connect to the Internet using a high-speed broadband service.
Your choice of connections
Whatever your organisation requires from its Internet access, we have the connection service to match. Each option is affordable and reliable, allowing your business to get online quickly and easily.
Within this section, you can compare our connection options and prices, check availability for your business, and order services.
ADSL
ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) uses your analogue phone line, offering connection speeds up to 2Mb. ADSL restricts upload speeds to 256Kb, regardless of the download speed.
| Connection speed | Contention ratio | Set up | Monthly price | Minimum contract term | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2Mb | 50:1 | £75.00 | £30.00 | 3 months | order |
| 1Mb | 20:1 | £75.00 | £45.00 | 3 months | order |
| 2Mb | 20:1 | £75.00 | £65.00 | 3 months | order |
ADSL modems are charged at £80. Please indicate if this is required when completing the order form.
To check whether ADSL is available to your business, please visit the BT Broadband website.
If you're already an Fortress IT customer and wish to upgrade, please contact us at
sales@fortress-it.co.uk
SDSL
SDSL (Synchronous Digital Subscriber Line) provides identical upstream and downstream speed data connections, making it an ideal mid-range solution between ADSL and leased lines. Available in speeds up to 2Mb, whether you're uploading or downloading information, your business benefits from the same quality performance.
| Connection speed | Contention ratio | Set up | Router (one-off) | Monthly price | Minimum contract term | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 512k | 10:1 | £450.00 | £150.00 | £140.00 | 12 months | order |
| 1Mb | 10:1 | £450.00 | £150.00 | £165.00 | 12 months | order |
| 2Mb | 10:1 | £450.00 | £150.00 | £200.00 | 12 months | order |
| 512k | 1:1 | £650.00 | £150.00 | £225.00 | 12 months | order |
| 1Mb | 1:1 | £650.00 | £150.00 | £275.00 | 12 months | order |
| 2Mb | 1:1 | £650.00 | £150.00 | £325.00 | 12 months | order |
To check whether SDSL is available to your business, please visit the BT Broadband website.
Leased line
Leased line Internet access is a dedicated, always-on direct connection to a managed, high-performance network. The service is perfect for companies looking for a robust Internet connection that's always available.
| Connection | Contention | Usage | Setup | Price | Minimum contract term | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 100Mb | 1:1 | Un-capped | POA | POA | 12 months | Order |