Broadband For
Universities
Powerful, stable broadband is crucial for education in our digital age. Reliable internet empowers universities to incorporate online resources into teaching and learning effectively.
MID Digital Solutions offers reliable, high-performing broadband to help universities unlock the full potential of modern educational technologies.
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Fast And Reliable Broadband For Universities
High-performing broadband is a vital pillar of 21st-century education. It ensures students and academic staff can fully utilise digital learning tools.
Your ideal broadband service package depends on several variables, including the size of your university, campus locations, and internet usage patterns.
MID Digital Solutions provides four broadband connectivity solutions for universities. Each of the following is designed with the flexibility and capacity to meet modern teaching, management, and administrative demands.
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SOGEA (Single Order Generic Ethernet Access) including VoIP
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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 by providing internet access without a traditional phone line.
A combination of fibre optic and copper cables delivers download speeds of up to 80 Mbps and an upload speed of around 20 Mbps. Convenient VoIP telephony is usually paired with the solution for voice calls.
SOGEA’s benefits include:
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Improved reliability: More reliable than traditional ADSL broadband.
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Cost-effectiveness: Potential cost savings due to no phone line subscription.
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Simplified setup: One broadband provider for both broadband and phone calls.
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Enhanced security: The system facilitates enhanced security controls.
FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) is a fibre broadband technology that delivers super-fast internet directly to your university via fibre optic cables. End-to-end fibre services provide superior internet speed by avoiding the throttle-back of copper cabling.
Key benefits of FTTP are:
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Superior speeds: Ultra-fast downloads and uploads – up to 1 Gbps for downloads.
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Uninterrupted service: A stable and reliable connection, since pure fibre broadband is less vulnerable to interference.
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Scalability: Easily scalable as your demand for internet services increases.
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Better security: Compared to copper-based systems.
FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet)
FTTC combines fibre-optic technology with traditional copper connections. Fibre cabling delivers high-quality broadband from the local exchange to a street cabinet near you. Copper cabling connects the last ‘mile’ from the cabinet to your premises.
Typically, the closer you are to the cabinet the better your broadband performance.
FTTC provides:
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Speed: Fast internet speeds compared to ADSL (FTTC speeds are similar to SOGEA).
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Reliability: A dependable online connection.
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Wide availability: The technology is supported in most parts of the UK.
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Cost-effectiveness: Affordable setup and low maintenance costs.
Leased Lines
A leased line is a private internet connection dedicated exclusively to your university. Leased lines allow uncontended bandwidth, eliminate network congestion, and provide high-speed transmissions. This makes a leased line highly suitable for educational institutions with their extensive online learning platforms.
Leased lines promise:
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Symmetrical bandwidth: Equal download and upload speeds to support web meetings and cloud services.
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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 exclusive network arrangement minimises downtime.
Why Choose Us
Content control
Because not everyone on campus should see the same content, you have full control over access management.
Customised solutions
We understand that every university is different, which is why we work with you to customise a unique solution for your institution.
Unlimited broadband
Our plans provide uncapped data for all your resource needs.
Customer Service
A dedicated account manager and skilled in-house technicians ensure you always receive exceptional service and expert technical support.
Expertise
We have been developing exceptional communication solutions for over 25 years. As a company committed to absolute client satisfaction, we won’t rest until our client is delighted with our product and service quality.
What Our Clients Say About Us
Whether we’re working with educators, local education authorities, or multi-academy trusts, MID Digital Solutions’ experts are capable of providing the best business telecoms solutions.
Here are some of our customer testimonials.
“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
Why is a static IP address important?
A static IP address is valuable because it provides a single unchanging identifier for your server. This makes hosting websites, email servers, and remote access easier. It also allows for enhanced security.
Can the university upgrade its broadband package over time?
Quality broadband packages will allow your university to scale the service to meet changing needs.
How does broadband for schools differ from broadband for universities?
Broadband for schools typically demands safe, filtered internet access with moderate speeds to support educational tools and online resources. Broadband for universities requires higher speeds, greater bandwidth, and often advanced security features to support the larger-scale data usage of a tertiary institution.