Leased Lines: Recap Leased line characteristics Point-to-point circuits Always on High speeds: 64 kbps (rare) to several gigabits per second Leased for a minimum period of time Usually offered by telephone companies 7-87-8 Leased Lines: Recap • Leased Line Characteristics – Point-to-point circuits – Always on – High speeds: 64 kbps (rare) to several gigabits per second – Leased for a minimum period of time – Usually offered by telephone companies