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SoGEA, full fibre or a leased line: which business connection do you need?

SoGEA, full fibre or a leased line: which business connection do you need?

by Maincoms engineering team | Oct 14, 2026 | Business broadband

By the Maincoms engineering team, Cosham, Portsmouth. Updated 17 October 2026. In short: SoGEA suits small offices where full fibre is not yet available. Full fibre (FTTP) suits most small and medium businesses. A leased line suits sites that need the same speed in...

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