Optical Wavelengths

Get high capacity, low latency optical connectivity up to 400Gbps+ across the UK.

Cloud, AI and IoT are driving ever higher data demand closer to the network edge. With Optical Wavelengths, you get scalable core connectivity to grow without investing in costly network infrastructure or managing it in-house.

Scale from 10Gbps to 400Gbps+ across the UK for:

Wholesale network expansion
Data centre interconnect (DCI)
Cloud, AI and IoT edge networks
Ultra-low latency, real-time applications in finance and media

Built on our core network designed for Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), our wavelength services deliver the resilient, secure optical connectivity your network demands.

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Why Optical Wavelengths?

Optical Wavelengths services provide resilient, high capacity optical connectivity designed for your business, with uncontended bandwidth and fixed data rates, including:

Scalable capacity,
low latency

Easily scale from 10Gbps to 400Gbps, with short-hop routes designed for low or ultra-low latency.

UK-wide reach

Connect across the UK with 600+ PoPs and 90+ data centres, plus a wide choice of access tails.

Resilience, security

Designed for always-on CNI networks, with managed switching and optional encryption for maximum resilience and security.

Self-serve, rapid activation

Quote and order instantly with LIVEQUOTE. Get 100Gbps delivered in up to 10 days in select data centres and exchanges.

Route diversity

Get custom-designed, diverse routing to meet your specific business needs.

Industry-leading service

24/7 network monitoring and support from our UK-based NOC, with an average +75 NPS customer satisfaction score.

Trusted by leading organisations nationwide

What our customers say

Neos Networks commitment to service excellence and ability to provide rapid, on-net connectivity allows us to scale at pace, ensuring that our customers benefit from seamless, high-quality broadcasting.

David Meynell, CEO of BMC TV

Neos Networks worked closely with us to ensure that our customers are delivered a network that is highly resilient. Their UK-wide exchange footprint has allowed us to quickly scale backhaul services.

Jody Botham, Head of Networks at brsk

Working with the team at Neos has been a fantastic experience. Their expertise is second to none, and they always go above and beyond to deliver projects to an incredibly high standard. It’s a true, collaborative partnership, and working with the team is always so easy and enjoyable.

Sean Pearman, Director at Optinet

Partnering with Neos Networks equips us with the flexibility and scalability to expand rapidly while staying true to our commitment to exceptional service delivery. This collaboration has been vital in helping us bridge the digital divide and bring high-quality broadband to underserved communities.

Chris Tagg, Chief Technology and Information Officer at The LightSpeed Group

Having worked with Neos Networks on previous connectivity requirements we knew of the benefits of LIVEQUOTE, but we could not have predicted an eight-day turnaround from order to completion.

Zoe Oxley, Senior Project & Deployment Manager, Nynet

Neos Networks rose to the challenge of providing us with resilient and high capacity backhaul circuits across a wide range of exchanges as well as our core data centres.

Matthew Skipsey, Chief Technology Officer at Giganet

Our partners need high-speed, full fibre with both local access and nationwide fibre coverage. Working with Neos Networks across the UK helps us to deliver on this connectivity ambition.”

David Tomalin, Group Chief Technology Officer at CityFibre

With Neos Networks delivering our backhaul network we feel confident that we can deliver the service levels we want to provide our subscribers – we’re now actively reaching these local communities.

David Yates, co-founder of Gigabit Networks

Optical Wavelengths FAQs

How do Optical Wavelengths differ from Dark Fibre?

Optical Wavelengths is a managed service that provides high-capacity, low latency connectivity over dedicated channels on an existing fibre network. In contrast, Dark Fibre, also known as unlit fibre, is installed but unused fibre that you must equip and operate yourself to create and run the network.
When should you choose Optical Wavelengths over Business Ethernet?

Business Ethernet is ideal for connecting sites or network-to-network interconnects (NNI) at bandwidths up to 100Gbps. Optical Wavelength services deliver dedicated, uncontended performance up to 400Gbps+, making them ideal for data centre interconnects, core networks and other data-intensive workloads.
Where are Optical Wavelength services available in the UK?

Optical Wavelengths is available across our extensive UK-wide network, connecting key cities, data centres and exchanges nationwide. We also support a range of access methods across the UK, including Openreach and other third-party tails.

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How easy is it to scale Optical Wavelengths from 10Gbps to 400Gbps?

Scaling Optical Wavelengths is typically straightforward, as capacity can be increased by provisioning additional wavelengths on the same fibre. In many cases, this avoids the need for new fibre builds, allowing you to scale to 400Gbps with minimal disruption.
What resilience and diversity options are available with Optical Wavelengths?

Optical Wavelength services can be designed with diverse routing and dual fibre paths, allowing automatic failover across our resilient core network. If one path fails, traffic can be rerouted instantly to keep you connected.
What are the typical lead times for deploying optical connectivity?

Deploying business‑grade optical connectivity typically takes 45-90 working days, depending on location, existing fibre availability and any required wayleaves or civil works. With Neos Networks’ rapid activation, you can also get up to 100Gbps Optical Wavelengths deployed in select UK data centres and exchanges in as little as 10 days.
What factors influence the cost of optical connectivity?

The cost of optical connectivity depends on factors such as bandwidth, route distance, site location and the level of resilience or diversity required. It can also be influenced by whether new fibre needs to be deployed or existing infrastructure can be used. With a managed service like Optical Wavelengths, you can minimise upfront costs and benefit from predictable monthly pricing.
How can I get an Optical Wavelengths quote?

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