Broadband For schools
Today’s schools need a robust, reliable internet connection to deliver 21st-century education. Virtual classrooms, online resources, tablets, and digital learning tools help students and teachers unlock the potential of modern learning and teaching technologies.
MID Digital Solutions offers a range of reliable, high-performing connectivity solutions ideal for the educational environment.
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Fast And Reliable Broadband For schools
High-performing broadband for education supports essential learning in the digital age. It ensures students and teachers can access information quickly and efficiently and collaborate seamlessly.
Choosing the right broadband package for your school depends on factors such as your school’s size, location, and internet usage.
We offer the following four trusted broadband connectivity options. Each is designed with the flexibility and service capacity to meet all your educational teaching, management, and administrative requirements.
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SOGEA (Single Order Generic Ethernet Access)
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FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
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FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet)
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Dedicated Leased Lines
SOGEA (Single Order Generic Ethernet Access)
SOGEA simplifies broadband connectivity into a single efficient solution. This streamlined service delivers phone and broadband via a single order. With a SOGEA package, there’s no need for separate phone lines and broadband services.
SOGEA promises your school reliable, high-speed connectivity, plus:
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Cost-effectiveness: Potential cost savings due to no phone line subscription.
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Scalability: Flexibility to scale coverage as your requirements grow.
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Simplified management: One provider for both broadband and phone services.
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Enhanced security: One robust system with enhanced security features.
SOGEA leans into the future of communications so you can stay securely connected and benefit from convenience and unlimited broadband.
FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) is a future-forward broadband technology that delivers lightning-fast internet directly to your premises through fibre optic cables.
With FTTP, you eliminate the bottlenecks of relying on traditional copper lines. FTTP ensures bandwidth-intensive connectivity to empower students and teachers to embrace the full scope of digital learning technologies and resources.
FTTP broadband provides:
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Superior speed: Ultra-fast downloads and uploads.
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Uninterrupted service: A stable and reliable connection – since pure fibre broadband is less vulnerable to interference.
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Impressive bandwidth: To handle multiple users and applications simultaneously across the school.
FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet)
FTTC combines fibre-optic technology with the traditional copper line infrastructure to deliver internet connectivity. Fibre optic cables carry data at high-quality broadband speed from the local exchange to a street cabinet near you. Copper cabling then connects the cabinet to your premises.
With FTTC, you enjoy:
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Speed: Reasonably fast internet speeds.
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Reliability: Dependable online connection.
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Cost-effectiveness: Easy set-up and low maintenance costs.
FTTC is a practical solution for improving broadband speeds while saving the costs and disruptions of laying fibre-optic cables directly to your premises. It can be a good option for smaller schools. Broadband performance is typically better if you are located close to a street cabinet.
Leased Lines
A leased line is a dedicated, high-speed internet connection designed for organisations with critical network needs.
No sharing of internet services with other parties – your connection is private to your school.
Key benefits include:
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Guaranteed performance: Consistent, reliable speeds via a dedicated line.
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Enhanced security: The dedicated connection can be securely protected.
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Reliability: The prioritised network management minimises downtime.
Leased lines are typically more expensive. This premium option can suit schools with extensive online learning platforms and large data transfers.
Why Choose Us
Content control
Because student safety and the blocking of inappropriate content are non-negotiable, you’re always in control of what can be accessed on your network (via content filtering rules).
Tailored Solutions
No two schools are exactly alike. Understanding that, we work with you to customise a unique solution for your school’s needs.
Unlimited broadband
Our plans all provide for unlimited uploads and downloads.
Customer Service
When you partner with MID Digital Solutions, you liaise with a personal account manager. We take the personal touch seriously – so no frustrating call centre experiences!
Expertise
Our technicians boast 45 years of experience in the industry. Our team always offers the correct solutions to speedily fix any connectivity issues.
What Our Clients Say About Us
Our clients – including schools and local education authorities – are at the heart of everything we do. Our dedication to adding real value and exceptional service drives us. Over 25 years, our passionate teams have built thousands of fulfilling ongoing business relationships.
MID Digital’s solutions-focused approach helps our clients elevate their business telecoms, digital strategies, and Unified Communications (incorporating cloud services) to the next level. Happy customers become our best advocates. See what they have to say…
“We been with Mid Digital for 18 months now and have always found them to give the highest level of service. The transition from our previous provider was very smooth with any issues being dealt with promptly and efficiently. I find the ability to have shared data and call time across all our numbers extremely beneficial and this was not available from our previous provider, so we have received better service at a reduce cost by going with Mid Digital. If I have any issues, I feel confident I can either ring or email them and I will get a prompt and useful response, again this wasn’t the case with my previous provider.”
“Kingfisher Learning Trust has partnered with MID Digital Solutions for over a decade, both as a standalone school prior to creating the Trust and now as a group of 4 schools currently. The Trust places great emphasis on long term sustainable partnerships with key suppliers and to enable this we need to receive the best possible service, both proactively and reactively. MID have done this and continue to do this consistently. They are a key partner in providing mobile phone and data across the Trust, but also a key partner in supporting the Trust with its digital strategy moving forward. The team at MID always deliver on what they promise, offer us the best possible deals and the people are great to deal with. I cannot recommend them highly enough”
“Our experience of customer service from MID is second to none. Contracts are always renewed in good time and they go the extra mile to try and get the customer the best deal. In terms of response times, I can’t ask for a more efficient and effective service to technical issues. I would have no problem recommending MID to any potential customer.”
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Wi-Fi and broadband?
Wi-Fi is a technology that wirelessly connects devices to a local network, while broadband is the high-speed internet connection that brings internet access to your home or business.
Can you have broadband for schools without a telephone line?
Yes. Thanks to advancements in technology like fibre optics you can receive broadband in your school without a telephone line.
Who installs and maintains the fibre network delivered by MID Digital Solutions?
MID Digital Solutions manages the installation and maintenance of broadband ourselves. Our network engineers have over 45 years of experience installing networks throughout the UK. By handling installation ourselves, we ensure it’s laid without delay and to the highest performance standards.