High Speed Internet UK | EFM


Faster internet connectivity with Ethernet First Mile.


Speed and security are the most important criteria for any internet connection, but especially when it's your business that is running on your internet line. You want the fastest and most secure line possible. Of course, cost is also a major factor in your decision for high speed internet. UK dedicated lines can be expensive. With EFM (Ethernet First Mile), you can have the fastest internet speeds, on your own secure and dedicated internet line at the lowest prices available.


Benefits of EFM

Ethernet First Mile provides you with your own private internet line to run your video, voice or data on. Here are some of the key benefits:


  • Uncontended internet connectivity
  • A single, unshared line
  • Secure connection to the internet
  • High speed connectivity
  • Lower costs on connection and usage
  • Available on copper and fibre lines
  • 24/7 Fully managed services

Up until 2010, EFM wasn't available as broadly as it is now. But since that time, ADSL and SDSL can be improved upon by choosing EFM instead. Unlike ADSL, EFM lines are single, dedicated lines that you don't share with anyone, meaning high bandwidth and much faster speeds.


CCS Leeds are a UK ISP, offering EFM (Ethernet First Mile) leased lines that provide secure and reliable internet access to your company 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with optional reliable back-up solutions in place to ensure your company has constant access and internet break out. EFM offers a symmetrical speed which means that the download and upload speed is exactly the same unlike DSL technology. EFM also offers a guaranteed SLA which is a new concept for the SME market.


Our ethernet first mile services are ideal for businesses that require uncontended instant, high-quality internet availability, and are ideal for VoIP services, data and internet traffic for those placing the internet at the forefront of their business.


Get a quote or contact us about our EFM services

CCS Leeds offer a range of services, including high speed internet, UK low cost EFM lines and bespoke internet services to suit your needs. To find out more about our services or to get a quote, click the button or call: (0)113 294 66 99.


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Fast and secure high speed internet


Speed up your internet connection today with Ethernet First Mile, which provides unlimited internet access to any business wanting to use cutting edge technology to get the very best internet service available.


Ethernet first mile is a faster and more secure solution to getting online. Not only do you have your own dedicated line, removing the risk of someone else using up all your bandwidth, you also get matching upload and download speeds, which are not available with DSL.


Along with a faster and more secure service, EFM services have the same Service Level Agreement (SLA) as a leased line up to 100%, a feature not available on other products such as DSL lines.


Benefits of EFM

  • High speed internet from 2Mb/s to 20Mb/s
  • Fully Managed, pre-configured and supported Cisco router included
  • Full on-line reporting of availability, utilisation and latency
  • Connection to our independent, fully resilient, international network
  • 24x7x365 UK-based pro-active monitoring and support
  • Hardware support contracts available to a guaranteed 4 hour replacement 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Fast, reliable and private internet connection dedicated solely to your organisation
  • Cisco IOS NetFlow reporting available on request
  • Optional NetFlow network traffic accounting and monitoring
  • Secure internet access and firewall services
  • VPN and remote dial access options
  • Discounts available on 2-5 year contracts


Get a quote or contact us about our EFM services

CCS Leeds offer a range of services, including high speed EFM leased lines with unlimited internet access. To find out more about our services or to get a quote, click the button or call: (0)113 294 66 99.


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Fast and secure internet to suit your budget


Keeping the monthly costs of your business down to a reasonable amount is just as important as fast and secure internet services are. CCS Leeds offers cheap high speed internet services through their EFM leased lines to ensure that you can run your business at the optimum levels, using cutting edge technology without going over budget.


With a high speed, dedicated internet line that can run internet telephony services like VoIP, which is protected behind a high security firewall and that can also support your VPN, you can ensure that your company remains ahead of the competition without going over your budget.


For our packaged services, you can find the prices listed below. You can also contact us to enquire about bespoke services that are tailored to your needs.

Product Type

Service Speed

Setup Fee

Monthly Fee

2 pair EFM Line Up to 8Mb/s £Free £200
4 pair EFM Line Up to 20Mb/s £Free £300

Faster EFM Lead Times Now Available

We are now able to offer the opportunity to expedite the installation lead time for those who need connectivity in a hurry. For a small fee, we can reduce the lead time by up to 10 working days.

All of our EFM services are fully managed and come with free Cisco hardware as part of the package. We will provide you with your own customer portal so that you can easily monitor your service. Additionally, we set up alerting as standard so that if there is a problem with the service we always know about it as soon as it happens, which means that our 24/7 support staff can resolve any issues as soon as is possible. The above pricing is based on a 36 month contract with annual payment terms. It is subject to survey and confirmed carrier costings at the point of order. All pricing will be subject to VAT at the prevailing rate.


Get a quote or contact us about our EFM services

Call us now to speak to one of our experts who are here to advise and help you choose the right kind of connectivity to meet your requirements. Our technical advisers are not sales people and really do have the expertise and knowledge to match a business need to a product. To find out more about our services or to get a quote, click the button or call: (0)113 294 66 99.


Info on High Speed Internet Connections | FAQ



Find the answers to our frequently asked questions about EFM here. For more info on high speed internet connections, please contact us.


What is EFM or Ethernet First Mile?


EFM stands for Ethernet First Mile and is a technology for delivering a fast and reliable internet connection to businesses, available in speeds ranging from 2Mb/s right up to 20Mb/s. With superior service level guarantees to either ADSL or SDSL, EFM offers fully 1:1 contented, synchronous internet access at incredibly fast speeds.


Who needs EFM (Ethernet First Mile)?


Organisations that are reliant on the Internet for their business will benefit from an EFM line. Companies, public bodies or other organisations that require:


  • Online transactions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support your business model.
  • High availability with speedier access to ecommerce resources, websites and mail servers hosted at your own premises.
  • Low latency connection - Ideal for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and other types of time-sensitive traffic.
  • At least 2Mb/s synchronous Internet access to your offices or greater.
  • Symmetrical upload and download speeds for moving large amounts of data.
  • Uncontended Internet Access.
  • Up to 100% Service Level Agreement (SLA).
  • A UK based Helpdesk which is manned 24/7, 365 days a year with pro-active service monitoring and reporting.
  • Diverse Carrier backup options, with seamless automatic failover.
  • As many IP Addresses as required, subject to RIPE guidelines and justification.
  • Fully Managed Cisco hardware with pre-configured replacement in the event of failure.
  • An EFM line connects you directly to our core network and then onto the Internet. This enables your staff to be more efficient and productive.
  • EFM Leased Lines delivers full use of all the Internet bandwidth all of the time, so you won't be sharing it with at least another 20 or 50 companies as is common with ADSL.

How does EFM work?


EFM (Ethernet First Mile) is cutting edge technology which is delivered over BT's 21st Century Network and is primarily aimed at those organisations that would benefit from a leased line type service without the associated costs. Unlike traditional UK leased line providers or Ethernet line services which uses fibre to connect you to your local exchange, CCS Leeds EFM uses bundles of copper pairs which results lower costs and high resilience with a faster installation time. The service is constantly monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week by both our own Network Operations Team and the access circuit provider to ensure it is available to you when you need it. Real-Time On-Line reporting via our portal is also provided showing service availability, latency and Utilisation providing confidence in the service and allowing future forecasts to be made. In the unlikely event that the service should fail, automated reporting ensures that you are informed in real time of the progress by either SMS, email or a voice call.


As UK leased line providers, CCS will provide you with a managed Cisco Router and deliver the service to you as Ethernet to connect directly into your firewall or LAN.


Get a quote or contact us about our EFM services

CCS Leeds offer a range of services, including EFM leased lines. For more info on high speed internet connections, contact us about our services or to get a quote. Simply click the button or call: (0)113 294 66 99.


High speed internet - UK EFM from CCS Leeds offers cutting edge technology to provide fast internet at low prices.