Following a successful trial phase in areas like Leeds and Bradford, the Gigabit Connectivity Voucher Scheme is now active for SMEs across the UK, providing a major advantage. There's a few criteria your business must meet to be eligible for the vouchers:
• You must have less than 250 employees.
• You must have a balance sheet under €43 million or a turnover below €50 million.
• You must not have received more than the permitted de minimis level of aid (typically €200,000) over the last 3 years.
• Your new connection must at least double your current Internet speed, and deliver at least 300 Mbps speeds.
• Your connection must be installed within 12 months of the voucher being provided.
As one of the first ISPs to work with the Gigabit Connectivity Voucher Scheme, we've already helped a lot of businesses gain the benefits of ultrafast connectivity - apply for a voucher below, or get in touch at 0345 145 1234 for more information on the application process.
DarkLight is the single most advanced option for Internet connectivity available today. Using a unique dark fibre design, DarkLight is the last Internet connection you'll ever need to install, with every line supporting a fully symmetrical, world-class 10 Gbps speed.
We designed DarkLight to deliver market-leading performance at a significantly lower price than practically any other ultrafast Internet option, and includes a range of advanced features, including the following:
• Ultrafast, symmetrical speeds starting at 300 Mbps.
• Completely flexible service options - change speeds at practically any time.
• Uncontended, completely dedicated connectivity.
• Reliable service, with a 99.9% Service Level Agreement.
Along with DarkLight, we offer two fantastic options for businesses and schools outside of our DarkLight Cities - Gigabit Pure and Gigabit Essential, available in cities from Edinburgh down to Reading.
Both of our Gigabit services deliver ultrafast, completely reliable performance, while their wide geographic availability makes ultrafast Internet more accessible than ever, particularly with the incredible Gigabit Vouchers. Our Gigabit options also provide the following advantages (and more):
• Gigabit-level, symmetrical speeds for schools and businesses.
• Entirely reliable network performance.
• Uncontended service via Gigabit Pure (or low contention via Gigabit Essential).
• Real fibre connectivity for fantastic Internet service.
Wondering how the speeds DarkLight offers measure up in real-world situations? Click one of the buttons below for some demonstrations - keep in mind that these speeds are approximate, with several factors affecting file transfer speeds.
Approximate time to transfer 100 high quality photos (400 MB)
Approximate time to transfer 100 high quality photos (400 MB)
Approximate time to transfer an HD film (4 GB)
Approximate time to transfer a full Blu-Ray disc (50 GB)
Approximate time to transfer an terabyte (1000 GB)