MPLS Multi-Site Networks
Connect all your sites into one secure, private network, designed and managed by Sequential Networks on our own UK network.
ANY-TO-ANY CONNECTIVITY · QoS FOR VOICE & DATA · OWN UK NETWORK · ISO 27001 & 9001 · UK SUPPORT
An MPLS network links all your offices, data centres and remote sites into a single private wide-area network, so every location behaves as if it is on the same LAN. Sequential designs, builds and manages it on our own UK network, with quality-of-service prioritisation for voice and business-critical traffic, and one team looking after the whole thing.
What is an MPLS network?
MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) is a high-performance way of carrying data across a wide-area network. Instead of each packet being routed hop by hop, traffic is given a label and switched along a pre-defined path, which makes it fast, predictable and easy to prioritise.
In practice, that means you can connect multiple sites as if they were on one local network, give voice and critical applications priority over everything else, and keep your traffic on a private network rather than the public internet.
Why choose Sequential’s MPLS
An MPLS network is only as good as the provider running it. Here is what you get with ours:
- Our own UK network: we run and monitor the network end to end, not a reseller, so we can guarantee performance and priority.
- Any-to-any site connectivity: every location behaves as if on the same LAN, with UK Layer 2 connectivity underneath.
- Quality of service built in: voice, video and business-critical traffic get priority across the network.
- Full monitoring and management: we track and manage the entire network and secure your traffic.
- Resilient and secure: a private network with optional internet breakout, backed by ISO 27001 and 9001 certification.
- One supplier for the stack: MPLS, SD-WAN, leased lines, voice and cloud from one team.
MPLS vs VPLS
| MPLS (Layer 3) | VPLS (Layer 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Network view | Routed IP-VPN between sites | Sites appear on one flat LAN |
| Routing | We handle routing between sites | You keep control of your routing |
| Best for | Many sites, mixed traffic, QoS | Transparent LAN extension |
| Scale | Large multi-site WANs | Data-centre and site bridging |
Not sure which fits? We will help you choose, or combine them with SD-WAN.
What’s included
Sites as one LAN
Every location connected as if on the same local network.
QoS prioritisation
Voice and critical apps always get priority.
Fast provisioning
Add sites and upgrade bandwidth quickly.
Internet breakout
Optional managed internet access built into the network.
End-to-end monitoring
We watch and manage the whole network 24/7.
Fully managed
Design, build and ongoing management by our UK team.
One joined-up network
MPLS is part of a bigger connectivity toolkit. Because we run the whole stack, we can build the right mix:
- Add SD-WAN for flexible, application-aware routing
- VPLS for Layer 2 connectivity
- Leased lines for dedicated site access
- Hosted VoIP that rides your private network
- Cloud and colocation in our UK data centres
One supplier, one bill, one team across your whole network.
Frequently asked questions
What is an MPLS network?
A private wide-area network that links your sites into one network, giving every location the feel of being on the same LAN with quality-of-service prioritisation for important traffic.
How is MPLS different from SD-WAN?
MPLS is a managed private network with guaranteed quality of service, while SD-WAN adds application-aware routing across multiple links. They work well together, and we offer both.
What is the difference between MPLS and VPLS?
MPLS is a routed Layer 3 IP-VPN where we handle routing between sites. VPLS is a Layer 2 service where your sites appear on one flat LAN and you keep control of your own routing.
Can I connect sites across the UK?
Yes. We provide any-to-any connectivity across the UK on our own network, with resilient and diverse options.
Is internet access included?
An optional managed internet breakout can be built into the network, so your sites reach the internet securely through the MPLS.
Do you manage it for us?
Yes. Your network is fully designed, built and managed by our UK engineers and monitored 24/7.
Ready to connect your sites?
Talk to our UK network team about linking your sites into one secure, high-performance network. We design, deliver and manage it end to end, with 3 months free when you sign up for a trial or consultation.
London: 020 3817 4835 · hello@sequentialnetworks.co.uk