The Aspire owned Full Fibre UDC network is delivered in partnership with best‑in‑class vendors.
UDC (Ultrafast Dedicated Connectivity)
Fibre Gigabit Network connecting North East and Scotland
Aspire’s competitively priced UDC offers some of the fastest speeds in the UK with exceptional levels of reliability, guaranteed.
100 Gbps
Max speeds
99.9%
Uptime
<1ms
Low latency
UDC delivers ultra-fast 100 Gbps Leased Lines to businesses and public sector customers across the UK.
Available to organisations across the North East and Scotland, our full fibre UDC (Ultrafast Dedicated Connectivity) 100 Gbps Lease Lines are delivered in partnership with leading providers.
Because we own the network, UDC offers some of the most competitive connectivity pricing in the UK. With dedicated bandwidth levels of up to 100 Gbps and ultra-low latency (<1ms), UDC is a next generation leased line solution that enables businesses to scale their connectivity with their own private, high-performance internet line.
At Aspire, our vision is to deliver technology like no other. We know that choosing the right connectivity can be a challenge, so our experts are always on hand to help you identify the best solution and speed for your needs.
UDC offers future proof connection speeds to meet the growing connectivity demands of businesses:
UDC offer some of the fastest speeds, one of the most reliable connectivity services with extremely competitive pricing, guaranteed.
- UDC leased line connections offer speeds of 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps and can be upgraded at any time. Contracts can start out small and as your business scales, your connectivity can scale with you.
- Each UDC leased line connection is dedicated, meaning you don’t share your bandwidth with any other company or location.
- UDC has symmetrical speeds, you will get the same ultra-fast speeds on both upload and download.
- Should a fault ever occur, UDC comes with an industry leading fix time of 4-hours to ensure your business remains operational.
- Because we own the UDC network, we are able to offer unbeatable pricing to our customers.
With customers across the North East and Scotland already benefiting from UDC, from schools and councils to offices, factories and airports – we’re connecting organisations of all sizes across the public and private sectors.
Newcastle City Council chose Aspire’s UDC network to deliver 100 Gbps leased line connectivity to over 170 public sector and education sites across the region.
At Newcastle City Council, we are committed to maintaining economic competitiveness and achieving social inclusion for our businesses and residents, having widely available, high-speed, affordable and reliable UDC connectivity is the enabler to helping us achieve this.”
Advantages of UDC for your business
Ultra-fast:
UDC is capable of delivering speeds from 10 Mbps, to a staggering 100 Gbps.
Dedicated:
Unlike traditional broadband, a UDC connection is not shared with other customers in your area, the bandwidth is dedicated to you, meaning you can always rely on a consistent service.
Symmetrical Speeds:
Your upload and download speeds are the same, crucial for modern business customers consuming cloud-based applications and video collaboration.
Low-latency:
Customers consuming solutions such as online back-up, Disaster Recovery and cloud hosting will benefit from <1ms latency.
Resilient:
UDC connections have a 99.9% uptime, with an industry-leading 4-hour fix.
UK Based support:
Whether you have a question or need support, our friendly UK based Service Desk is available, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
‘World Class’ Service:
UDC is underpinned by our unbeatable Support Desk, best illustrated by our Net Promoter Score which averages +83, and is deemed ‘world-class’.
Competitive Pricing:
UDC provides our customers with the most competitive connectivity pricing in the UK.
Unsure which connectivity option is right for you?
Request a quote and we’ll guide you through the best options for your business.
“Being a city centre location, the tech capability of our space was high on the agenda and Aspire was able to offer us their Ultrafast Dedicated Connectivity (UDC) product. This will enable Haylofts to offer tenants broadband speeds of up to 100Gbps”
FAQs about UDC 100 Gbps Leased Lines
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What is Ultrafast Dedicated Connectivity (UDC)?
UDC is a full fibre leased line network delivering dedicated internet speeds of up to 100 Gbps to businesses and public sector organisations across the North East and Scotland.
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What speed options are available with UDC?
UDC offers symmetrical speeds starting from 10Mbps and scaling up to 100 Gbps. It’s one of the fastest dedicated connectivity services available in the UK.
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Is UDC a leased line service?
Yes. UDC is a dedicated leased line, meaning the connection is private and not shared with other users. This guarantees consistent performance and bandwidth.
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Where is UDC available?
UDC is available to organisations across the North East and Scotland, including areas such as Tyne and Wear, County Durham, Tees Valley, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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How is UDC priced?
As the owner of the UDC network, Aspire is able to offer some of the most competitive connectivity pricing in the UK. Costs vary depending on location, bandwidth and contract terms, so we recommend getting in touch for a tailored quote.
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How is UDC different from business broadband?
UDC is not broadband. It’s a private fibre connection with guaranteed speeds, symmetrical upload and download, ultra-low latency and a 4-hour fix time. It’s designed for organisations that depend on performance and reliability.
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Who is UDC suitable for?
UDC is suitable for any organisation that requires fast, reliable and dedicated connectivity. Whether you're operating across multiple sites, relying on cloud platforms, supporting high volumes of data, or need consistent performance for day-to-day operations, UDC can be adapted to meet your needs. It’s used by organisations of all sizes across a wide range of industries.
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Can UDC grow with our organisation?
Yes. UDC is fully scalable. You can start with a lower speed and upgrade to higher bandwidths as your needs increase, all without changing the physical infrastructure.
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How reliable is UDC?
UDC has 99.9 percent uptime, ultra-low latency under 1 millisecond and a guaranteed 4-hour fix. Support is provided 24-7 by Aspire’s North East-based team.
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Who provides the UDC service?
UDC is delivered by Aspire Technology Solutions in partnership with Virgin Media Business and CityFibre. Aspire owns and manages the network, ensuring end-to-end service quality.
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