Internet Connectivity & Security

What are the benefits for your business?

Faster than an SDSL, ADSL or ADSL2+ connection - Up to 48Mbps down and up to 5Mbps up
A fraction of the cost of a leased line
Business Internet connectivity with no usage limits or contention
Enhanced reliability , monitoring and reporting

What is X2 Bonded ADSL2+

Unlike other providers who aggregate or load-balance slow and unreliable ADSL MAX services, we offer true network-level bonding using the UK’s most advanced LLU broadband network. We don’t use complex MLPPP or install proprietary hardware to achieve a bonded solution – using a bridged Ethernet network topology, we bond connections at layer 2 to provide a stable, fast connection that offers up to 48Mbps down and 5Mbps upstream.

What do I Need?

To benefit from higher speeds and improved resilience, we need to check whether our service is available in your area. Currently we can provide this service to around 80% of the UK population so there is a good chance you will be connected to an X2 enabled exchange. You will need two BT analogue lines available for the service. As with all DSL services, the bandwidth you will receive is dependent on the distance to the local telephone exchange.

The X2 Bonded ADSL2+ service includes a dedicated bonded ADSL2+ Annex M router. This hardware will integrate with your network in the same way as a standard router – the only difference being that it connects to the 2 BT lines using a Y cable. Unlike other providers who need a router and a separate bonding device, the X2 router uses standard firmware and bonds the two connections at a network level to provide optimum stability and best performance.

Performance - Up to 48/5Mbps

Using the most advanced and mature ADSL2+ network in the UK, X2 delivers the full potential of ADSL2+ connectivity over 2 bonded lines. That means, subject to line conditions, maximum speeds of 48Mbps downstream and 5Mbps upstream are achievable for the first time over two analogue BT lines.

There are no caps, limits or throttling and because the service is delivered over a state-of-the-art dedicated network there are no more 50:1 and 20:1 contention ratios, just consistently high performance, even at busy times.

Resilience

By combining connectivity over 2 physical lines, the X2 service provides additional resilience for your Internet connectivity. If either line should suffer an outage, traffic will continue to flow over the remaining unaffected line, with the same IP addressing - without the need for complex networking technology to maintain connectivity. This means that you can carry on working whilst the fault is put right.

Flexibility

With up to 48Mbps down and 5Mbps up, X2 offers you a whole range of applications that have until now been difficult or impossible over a regular ADSL connection. 48Mbps downstream will support a host of high demand applications as well as a high number of users, while 5Mbps upstream offers a wealth of new opportunities for remote access, VoIP, hosting and video applications

Market-Leading Performance & Features

To compliment our market-leading technology, X2 includes a set of features to suit your needs:

Connection Speed
Up to 48Mbps downstream, up to 5Mbps upstream

IP Addressing
Options for 4, 8 or 16 IPs

Unlimited Usage
No data caps or peak time restrictions (subject to abuse policy)

Monitoring & Statistics
24x7 monitoring with email alerts and online bandwidth usage tracking with optional email reports

Managed Router
Optional fully managed router with advance replacement maintenance

Other Services we Provide Include:

Internet Leased Lines
Point to Point secure connections between offices
Internal Wi-Fi internal securitySetup
Fully installed and maintained Firewall Security
VoIP Communications and Services
SPAM Email Protection
Firewall connectivity and monitoring
SPAM email protection
Internal Wireless Security