BT SD-WAN Pricing Calculator
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BT SD-WAN pricing depends on your site count, connectivity mix, vendor choice and licence tier. Build your requirements below and our BT Sales Specialist team will provide a quote with the latest partner channel discounts.

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Last updated March 2025 by Robert Sturt, BT Partner Principal

This page provides a full breakdown of BT SD-WAN pricing options, delivered through the BT Partner Channel by The Network Union. BT’s SD-WAN offering sets itself apart from other SD-WAN providers via their tighter integration with their own UK network infrastructure (BTnet leased lines, SoGEA broadband and FTTP fibre), wrapping all of these into a single managed service with combined billing and support. Use the requirements builder below to generate a quote request, or review the reference tables and product information further down the page.
  • Fortinet & Meraki SD-WAN
  • Managed & co-managed
  • BTnet, FTTP & 4G/5G underlay
  • SASE & zero trust security
  • Cloud & SaaS optimisation
  • 24/7 NOC monitoring
  • 100% leased line SLA
  • Partner channel pricing
BT Cloud Voice Partner of the Year 2025
30–50%
Savings vs MPLS
4–6 wks
Existing site deployment
100% SLA
BTnet uptime target
24/7
NOC monitoring
Build your requirements

BT SD-WAN Requirements Builder

Complete the steps below to generate a structured requirements summary. Our BT Sales Specialist team will use this to provide an accurate quote with partner channel discounts.

SD-WAN quote request

All fields help us provide the most accurate pricing. Takes less than 60 seconds to complete.

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Project details

Basic contact information for the quote request.

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Sites & connectivity mix

How many sites need SD-WAN? Enter the total number of sites and how they split across circuit types. SD-WAN uses multiple transport types, combining leased lines, broadband and cellular to deliver equivalent or superior performance at substantially lower costs than MPLS.

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Backup & resilience

Do any sites need a backup circuit? SD-WAN’s dynamic path selection means that if a primary circuit fails, traffic automatically reroutes through backup connections without manual intervention.

All sites
Leased line only
Broadband only
Custom
Broadband
Lowest cost backup
Cellular
Rapid failover
Leased line
Maximum resilience
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SD-WAN overlay choice

Which vendor and licence tier? BT delivers managed SD-WAN with both Fortinet and Meraki. Your choice determines the security features, management dashboard and SASE capabilities available.

Fortinet
NGFW + FortiSASE + ZTNA
Meraki
Cloud dashboard + LAN/Wi-Fi
Standard
NGFW, SD-WAN, VPN, basic threat protection
Advanced
+ FortiSASE, ZTNA, CASB, SWG, sandboxing
BT Managed
BT handles all policy changes & monitoring
Co-managed
Your team handles day-to-day, BT handles platform
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Additional notes

Any extra information that will help our BT Sales Specialist team provide the most accurate quote.

95%
95% of our customers achieve a discount on standard BT pricing. Partner channel rates are only available through authorised partners such as The Network Union, not directly from BT.
All pricing provided by The Network Union, Authorised Partner of BT. See our reference on the BT website at: business.bt.com/bt-authorised-partners
BT SD-WAN product overview

SD-WAN vendor and platform options

BT offers SD-WAN from multiple technology partners. The two most commonly deployed for UK businesses through the BT Partner Channel are Fortinet and Meraki.

Why can’t we show exact SD-WAN pricing?

BT SD-WAN pricing varies based on the number of sites, the connectivity type at each site (leased line, broadband or cellular), the SD-WAN vendor and licence tier, whether backup circuits are required, and the contract term. Two businesses with the same number of sites can receive very different quotes depending on their connectivity mix and security requirements.

The tables below provide BT’s published product information for each vendor and platform option. To get an accurate quote, use the requirements builder on this page and our BT Sales Specialist team will run live pricing through the BT Partner Channel.

Vendor Platform Key capability Management
Fortinet Managed Fortinet SD-WAN NGFW, SASE, FortiSASE, ZTNA, CASB, SWG - single-vendor security stack Fully managed or co-managed
Cisco Meraki Managed Meraki SD-WAN Cloud-managed, one-box branch, LAN/Wi-Fi/IoT from single dashboard Fully managed or co-managed
Cisco vManage Managed Cisco SD-WAN Cloud-first architecture, Catalyst 8K, multi-cloud connectivity Fully managed or co-managed
VMware VeloCloud Managed VMware SD-WAN Layer 7 stateful firewall, NSX security, zero trust remote access Fully managed or co-managed
Palo Alto Prisma SD-WAN App-defined autonomous SD-WAN, Prisma Access SASE integration Fully managed or co-managed
Fortinet licence tier Security features Best for
Standard NGFW, SD-WAN, application-aware routing, VPN, basic threat protection Businesses needing SD-WAN with standard firewall capabilities
Advanced All Standard features plus FortiSASE, ZTNA, CASB, SWG, advanced threat protection, sandboxing Organisations requiring full SASE and zero trust security
Meraki licence tier Features Best for
Enterprise SD-WAN, cloud management dashboard, application visibility, auto VPN Standard SD-WAN deployments with cloud management
Advanced Security Enterprise features plus Layer 7 firewall, AMP, intrusion prevention, content filtering Businesses requiring integrated security at the branch
Secure SD-WAN Plus Advanced Security features plus Cisco Umbrella SIG, ZTNA, CASB Full SASE deployment with Cisco Umbrella cloud security
Underlay circuit Bandwidth range SLA Use case
BTnet leased line 100Mbps – 10Gbps 100% target availability, 5-hour fix Primary circuit for business-critical sites
FTTP fibre broadband 100Mbps - 900Mbps Standard broadband SLA Cost-effective primary or backup circuit
SoGEA broadband Up to 80Mbps (SoGEA) Standard broadband SLA Budget-friendly branch or backup circuit
4G/5G cellular 50GB / 200GB / Unlimited Mobile network coverage dependent Rapid deployment, temporary sites, failover
Management model BT handles Customer handles
Fully managed (BT Managed) Design, deployment, monitoring, firmware updates, policy changes, 24/7 NOC, incident response Dashboard visibility, service reviews, requirement changes via BT
Co-managed Platform maintenance, security updates, capacity monitoring, infrastructure issues Policy modifications, app prioritisation, day-to-day changes, user troubleshooting
Contract term Typical pricing impact Best for
12 months Highest monthly rate Pilot deployments, short-term requirements
24 months Mid-range monthly rate Businesses with a 2-year planning horizon
36 months Lower monthly rate Standard enterprise commitment
60 months Lowest monthly rate Best value for long-term network transformation
SLA metric BTnet (leased line) Broadband
Target availability100%Standard
UK latency<20msBest effort
Transatlantic latency<95msBest effort
Mean Time to Repair5 hoursNext business day
Support24/7/365Business hours
BandwidthSymmetricalAsymmetrical
Cost factor Impact Notes
Number of sites Per-site hardware, licensing and connectivity costs Volume discounts may apply for larger deployments
Connectivity type Leased line sites cost more than broadband or cellular Distance to BT PoP affects leased line pricing
Bandwidth tier Higher bandwidth = higher monthly cost per circuit All circuits support tiered upgrades
SD-WAN vendor & licence Advanced/SASE licences cost more than standard Fortinet Advanced includes FortiSASE; Meraki Plus includes Umbrella
Backup circuits Adds monthly cost per site requiring resilience Broadband backup is lowest cost; leased line backup is highest
Contract term Longer terms reduce monthly cost 36 and 60-month terms typically include free installation
Why BT SD-WAN

Key features of BT managed SD-WAN

BT’s end-to-end ownership means they monitor and maintain the entire stack - from the physical circuits through to application performance.

Integrated security

Next-generation firewall, intrusion prevention, content filtering and advanced threat protection built directly into your SD-WAN edge devices. Fortinet Advanced includes FortiSASE with zero trust network access.

Dynamic path selection

Application-aware routing automatically selects the optimal path for each application in real-time, reducing latency and maximising bandwidth utilisation across all available connections.

Multi-cloud connectivity

Direct private peering with AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. Local internet breakout for SaaS applications eliminates the bottleneck of backhauling cloud traffic through central data centres.

24/7 NOC monitoring

BT’s Network Operations Centre provides continuous monitoring with proactive alerting. Performance degradation, security events and circuit failures trigger automated responses with engineer escalation.

Single-pane management

Consolidated network and security visibility from a single dashboard. Both BT managed and co-managed options include customisable dashboards for monitoring application usage, performance and security threats.

Cloud Voice integration

When deployed alongside BT Cloud Voice, QoS ensures voice traffic always gets priority. If primary connectivity fails, Cloud Voice services automatically reroute through backup circuits without manual intervention.

Partner channel

How The Network Union delivers BT SD-WAN

All services are contracted directly with BT. The Network Union provides an alternative route to market through the BT Partner Channel.

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Submit your requirements

Complete the requirements builder on this page with your site count, connectivity mix, vendor preference and backup needs. Our BT Sales Specialist team will run live pricing.

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Receive your quote

We provide a quote with the latest partner channel discounts, offers and deals applied. You sign a contract directly with BT for billing and support.

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Ongoing account management

A dedicated account manager supports your SD-WAN deployment from design through to installation, with ongoing technical account management and service reviews.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does BT SD-WAN cost per site?
SD-WAN costs typically range from £100 to £1,000+ monthly per site depending on bandwidth, connectivity type and security features. The cost includes the underlying circuit, SD-WAN platform licensing, hardware and managed service fees. Longer contract terms and higher site counts generally reduce the per-site cost.
What is the difference between SD-WAN and MPLS?
MPLS was designed when applications lived in data centres and traffic patterns were predictable. SD-WAN provides direct internet breakouts for cloud applications, faster branch connectivity (weeks rather than the 12-week lead times typical of MPLS), and 30–50% cost savings by using multiple transport types including broadband and cellular alongside leased lines.
Should I choose Fortinet or Meraki for BT SD-WAN?
Fortinet is best suited to organisations requiring advanced security with a single-vendor SASE stack including NGFW, ZTNA, CASB and SWG. Meraki is ideal for businesses wanting a simpler cloud-managed solution with built-in LAN, Wi-Fi and IoT management from a single dashboard. Both are delivered as fully managed or co-managed services by BT.
How long does BT SD-WAN take to install?
Sites with existing BT infrastructure can typically be deployed within 4–6 weeks. New sites requiring circuit installation take around 8–12 weeks. FTTP and SoGEA circuits install faster than leased lines. BT provides a 100-point checklist and full network emulation in their labs before rollout to minimise risk.
Can I migrate from existing MPLS to BT SD-WAN?
Yes. BT uses a phased migration approach where SD-WAN runs alongside your existing MPLS/VPLS infrastructure. You can keep critical applications on MPLS initially, gradually shifting traffic to SD-WAN circuits and decommissioning MPLS contracts site-by-site as they expire. BT typically recommends 12–18 month migration timelines for large enterprises.
What is SASE and how does it relate to SD-WAN?
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) combines SD-WAN with cloud-delivered security services. With Fortinet Advanced, you get FortiSASE which includes ZTNA, CASB and SWG as a single cloud service. With Meraki Secure SD-WAN Plus, you get Cisco Umbrella SIG integration. SASE removes the need for separate security hardware at each branch.
What happens if a circuit fails?
SD-WAN’s dynamic path selection automatically reroutes traffic through available backup connections without manual intervention. If you have a leased line primary with a broadband or cellular backup, the switchover is immediate. BT’s NOC monitors all circuits 24/7 and triggers automated responses and engineer escalation for persistent failures.
Is BT SD-WAN suitable for Cloud Voice and video conferencing?
Yes. Application-aware routing and QoS ensure voice and video traffic always gets priority bandwidth and low latency. When deployed alongside BT Cloud Voice, BT’s support teams have complete visibility across both voice and network infrastructure, allowing quicker resolutions regardless of which layer is causing issues.
What is the difference between BT Managed and co-managed SD-WAN?
With BT Managed, BT handles all policy changes, firmware updates, monitoring and incident response. With co-managed, your team handles day-to-day policy modifications and application prioritisation whilst BT manages platform maintenance, security updates and infrastructure issues. You can switch between models during the contract.
Can BT SD-WAN connect to AWS, Azure and Google Cloud?
Yes. BT offers direct connection to all hyperscale cloud providers including AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, plus private cloud environments. SD-WAN’s local internet breakout capabilities allow direct cloud access at each site, eliminating the latency of backhauling traffic through central data centres.

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