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Dark fibre is optical fibre cable that has been laid but isn't currently "lit" by a telecoms carrier. When you lease dark fibre or install your own, you control the equipment at each end — which means you choose the bandwidth, the protocol, and when to upgrade. Unlike managed leased lines where a carrier controls the connection and charges you monthly, dark fibre gives you a physical asset with unlimited bandwidth potential.

It depends on the project scope, but most installations complete within 8–16 weeks from design sign-off. A simple point-to-point link between two buildings might take 6 weeks. A campus-wide network connecting multiple buildings is typically 12–16 weeks. We provide a detailed timeline during the design phase so you know exactly what to expect.

Yes. Wayleave negotiation is part of our standard service. We handle all the legal groundwork needed to route fibre across third-party land, including liaising with landlords, local authorities and utility companies. This is one of the more time-consuming aspects of a fibre project, and having an experienced team manage it makes a significant difference to timelines.

A managed leased line is rented from a carrier (like BT or Colt) at a fixed bandwidth. You pay monthly, and upgrading means a new contract at a higher price. Dark fibre is the physical cable itself — you own or lease it, and you choose the bandwidth by selecting the equipment at each end. The upfront cost is higher, but the total cost of ownership over 10+ years is typically 30–50% lower, with no vendor lock-in and unlimited upgrade potential.

Yes. We offer ongoing support and maintenance contracts that cover monitoring, preventative maintenance and emergency response. Most clients opt for this because it protects their investment and gives them a single point of contact when anything needs attention. We monitor your infrastructure proactively and respond to faults 24/7.

Dark fibre is typically the right choice when you need connectivity for 5+ years, require high or growing bandwidth, want to avoid recurring monthly costs, or need complete control over your network. It's particularly cost-effective for organisations connecting multiple buildings on a campus, linking to data centres, or running bandwidth-intensive applications. If you only need a single short-term connection, a managed leased line might be simpler — and we'll tell you that honestly during the consultation.