A Broadband VPN from Managed Communications utilises an uncontended UK private network which, being fully managed and secure, allows you to connect your network systems in one or multiple locations by the use of broadband over a virtual private network.

This Broadband VPN solution has been designed specifically to replace Leased Lines.

So what can you achieve from a Broadband VPN?

• Managed Service - Our Broadband VPN services incorporate a managed DSL connection, a DSL router and a hardware-based firewall that has been pre-configured for you.
• Cost Savings - Our Broadband VPN service is typically used to replace leased lines that have proven to be of significantly greater expense. Up to half of the annual leased line rental can be saved using a Broadband VPN.
• Flexibility - A Broadband VPN is not the only service available – we can load-balance or bond ADSL or SDSL to increase throughput.
• Secure Networks – Every day we securely connect remote sites and teleworkers to office environments safely and securely using our Broadband VPN technology.

A Managed Communications Broadband VPN solution is only provisioned over our uncontended private network. This means a high level of security and ensures a high performance delivery of your data. In addition we can configure firewalls to prioritise bandwidth for a specific user or application. This ensures that business critical data is controlled, giving you operational advantage over a Leased Line.

Our Broadband VPN solution is a highly flexible service which means you can quickly add and remove sites, as well as upgrade bandwidth as required.

Frequently asked broadband VPN questions

A broadband VPN (virtual private network) offers a dedicated and secure way for organisations to transfer data and work online. It is a private connection which allows companies and individuals to connect their network systems in multiple locations over a reliable, firewall-protected network.

What can a broadband VPN offer me?

First and foremost, a broadband VPN provides a cost-effective way to increase download and upload speed when online. The connection is private and all the allocated bandwidth is reserved for the sole use of the subscriber.

What internet speeds can be achieved through a broadband VPN connection?

Broadband VPNs can offer up to a gigabit connection for site-to-site data transfer. This high-speed connection ensures data is not only transferred more efficiently, but also more reliably. Many companies offering broadband VPN commit to a 99.9% SLA. It is usually charged at a fixed monthly fee, although prices may vary.

Is a broadband VPN service secure?

Completely. Broadband VPN provides a safe and secure connection to the internet. It offers a high level of security and offers organisations a risk-free way to transfer data and information. What’s more, the line is fully managed by the supplier, ensuring the reliability and security of a connection.

Why do companies choose a broadband VPN?

The service rivals a leased line for speed and cost. Usually, broadband VPN is up to 50% cheaper than the leased rental of a dedicated line. What’s more, broadband VPN also offers flexible control over a connection, giving organisations the opportunity to manage bandwidth allocation and restrict particular websites.

This type of connection offers companies unlimited flexibility when it comes to their internet access. The service can be combined with several other connection options including bonded ADSL or bonded SDSL.