BTnet Leased Line Internet through HG IP Networks
Dedicated Business Connectivity for Organisations That Depend on Reliable Internet Access
As organisations increasingly rely on cloud applications, hosted telephony, video conferencing and remote working, internet connectivity has become a critical business service.
BTnet is BT Business's flagship leased line internet service, providing dedicated fibre connectivity with guaranteed speeds, enterprise-grade reliability and industry-leading service agreements. Unlike traditional broadband, BTnet delivers uncontended bandwidth directly to your premises, ensuring consistent performance throughout the working day.
Whether you require a primary business internet connection, improved reliability for cloud services or a resilient platform for business-critical operations, HG IP Networks can design, deliver and support a BTnet solution tailored to your requirements.
What is BTnet?
BTnet is a dedicated fibre leased line service that provides a private connection between your organisation and the internet.
Unlike standard broadband services, where bandwidth is shared with neighbouring businesses and residential users, BTnet provides uncontended connectivity with guaranteed upload and download speeds.
This allows your organisation to benefit from predictable performance, lower latency and greater reliability, even during peak usage periods.
BTnet is available in a range of speeds from 100Mbps through to multi-gigabit services, allowing businesses to scale their connectivity as requirements grow.
Key Benefits of BTnet
Dedicated Bandwidth
Your organisation receives a private internet connection with bandwidth reserved exclusively for your use.
Symmetrical Speeds
Upload speeds match download speeds, making BTnet ideal for cloud applications, data backups, hosted telephony and video conferencing.
Guaranteed Performance
Unlike broadband services that can be affected by contention, BTnet delivers consistent performance backed by service level agreements.
Business Grade Reliability
BTnet is designed to support business-critical operations with proactive monitoring and rapid fault response.
Scalable Connectivity
Bandwidth can be upgraded as your business grows without changing the physical fibre infrastructure.
Low Latency
A dedicated connection helps improve the performance of cloud applications, VoIP systems and real-time communications.
Is BTnet Right for Your Business?
BTnet is particularly suited to organisations that rely heavily on internet connectivity for daily operations.
Typical use cases include:
Typical use cases include:
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Businesses using Microsoft 365 and cloud-based applications
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Organisations running hosted telephone systems such as BT Cloud Voice
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Multi-site businesses requiring secure connectivity
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Businesses supporting remote and hybrid workers
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Holiday parks and visitor attractions providing guest Wi-Fi
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Warehousing and logistics environments
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Education, healthcare and public sector organisations
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Businesses transferring large volumes of data
For organisations where internet downtime would significantly impact operations, a leased line is often the preferred solution.
BTnet Resilience Options
For many businesses, internet access has become as important as electricity and telephony. BTnet can be enhanced with several resilience options to help minimise the risk of downtime and maintain business continuity.
BTnet with Backup
BTnet Backup provides an additional internet connection that automatically takes over if the primary BTnet service becomes unavailable.
This provides continuity for critical services such as:
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Microsoft 365
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Cloud applications
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Hosted telephony
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VPN services
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Payment systems
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Email and collaboration platforms
Traffic automatically switches to the backup connection and returns to the primary BTnet circuit once service has been restored.
BTnet Backup is often the preferred resilience option for organisations seeking greater uptime without the cost of a second leased line.
BTnet with Failover
For organisations with higher availability requirements, BTnet can be delivered with diverse network routing.
Where infrastructure allows, separate fibre paths can be used between the customer premises and the BT network.
This reduces the risk of a single fibre break impacting service availability.
Diverse routing is commonly selected by:
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Healthcare providers
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Contact centres
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Manufacturing facilities
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Financial services organisations
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Multi-site enterprises
By reducing single points of failure, network diversity can significantly improve resilience.
BTnet with Load Balancing
Where multiple internet circuits are available, traffic can be intelligently distributed across connections to optimise network performance.
Benefits include:
Improved bandwidth utilisation
Reduced network congestion
Better application performance
Increased resilience
By using diverse routes to the building via different exchanges and running both cirtuits actively, this provides double the available bandwidth and far greater resilience against faults.
*It does require in house technical expertise to utilise this option
Typical BTnet Deployment
A modern BTnet installation often forms part of a wider business communications platform.
Typical solution may include:
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BTnet leased line
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Managed firewall
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Managed switching
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Business Wi-Fi
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BT Cloud Voice telephony
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Secure VPN access
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Guest Wi-Fi services
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4G or 5G backup connectivity
HG IP Networks can design, install and support the complete solution, ensuring connectivity, security and communications work together seamlessly.
A Typical BTnet Order Process
A leased line installation requires planning, surveying and network construction before service can be delivered. HG IP Networks manages the process from initial enquiry through to final handover.
1. Requirements Consultation
We begin by assessing some of the following:
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Current connectivity arrangements
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User numbers
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Application requirements
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Future growth plans
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Resilience requirements
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Existing network infrastructure
Following this review, we recommend the most appropriate BTnet solution and bandwidth option.
2. Quotation & Order Placement
Once the preferred solution has been agreed, the BTnet order is placed and network records are reviewed to determine the most suitable delivery route.
An estimated installation timescale is provided at this stage.
3. Site Survey
An Openreach engineer may attend site to assess:
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Building access points
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Equipment room locations
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Internal cable routes
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Fibre entry points
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Cabinet and rack locations
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Any wayleave requirements
This survey confirms the delivery plan and helps identify any construction work that may be required.
4. Network Build & Fibre Construction
If fibre infrastructure is not already available at the premises, Openreach will undertake the necessary construction work.
This can include:
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Installing new fibre cabling
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Utilising existing ducts
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Constructing new duct routes
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Pavement or carriageway works
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Underground and overhead fibre deployment
The complexity of this phase can vary significantly depending on location and existing infrastructure.
5. Internal Installation
Once external works are complete, engineers install the required network equipment within the building.
This typically includes:
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Fibre termination equipment
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Network termination equipment (NTE)
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Internal fibre cabling
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Router installation
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Rack mounting and patching
HG IP Networks can also provide the below to ensure the local network is fully prepared for the new service.:
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Structured cabling
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Network switches
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Firewalls
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Business Wi-Fi
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LAN upgrades
6. Testing & Service Handover
Before the circuit is accepted into service, comprehensive testing is completed to verify:
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Circuit performance
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Speed delivery
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Routing configuration
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Public IP allocation
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Connectivity
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Resilience and failover functionality
Once testing is successfully completed, the service is handed over for live use.
5. Internal Installation
Once external works are complete, engineers install the required network equipment within the building.
This typically includes:
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Fibre termination equipment
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Network termination equipment (NTE)
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Internal fibre cabling
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Router installation
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Rack mounting and patching
HG IP Networks can also provide the below to ensure the local network is fully prepared for the new service.:
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Structured cabling
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Network switches
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Firewalls
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Business Wi-Fi
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LAN upgrades
6. Testing & Service Handover
Before the circuit is accepted into service, comprehensive testing is completed to verify:
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Circuit performance
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Speed delivery
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Routing configuration
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Public IP allocation
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Connectivity
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Resilience and failover functionality
Once testing is successfully completed, the service is handed over for live use.
Why Choose HG IP Networks?
As a BT Business partner, HG IP Networks provides expert guidance throughout the entire lifecycle of your connectivity solution.
Our team can assist with:
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BTnet leased lines
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Business broadband
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Internet resilience solutions
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BT Cloud Voice
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Managed Wi-Fi
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Structured cabling
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Fibre installations
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Network switching and routing
From initial consultation through to installation and ongoing support, we help organisations deploy reliable connectivity platforms that support long-term growth and business continuity.
Speak to HG IP Networks About BTnet
Whether you're replacing an existing leased line, upgrading from broadband or implementing a resilient internet platform for your organisation, HG IP Networks can help.
Contact our team today to discuss BTnet leased line connectivity, resilience options and business internet requirements.
