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Get your school's IT foundations right

Create a top-grade connectivity solution with the UK’s number one1 leased line internet, plus rock solid wi-fi and education-specific security

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Get your school’s IT foundations right with internet,
Wi-Fi and security that won’t let you down

With more internet connected devices than ever, plus an increasing reliance on cloud-based apps and solutions, there’s never been more demands on your school’s connectivity. You need solutions that support the best possible learning experience, with security and student safety at the core.

The technology you use in your school can only ever be as good as your connectivity.
So don’t compromise on the three essential elements:


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The next generation of wireless is here. Get a reliable Wi-Fi network with Wi-Fi 6

Just as mobile broadband has progressed from 3G, through 4G and now 5G, Wi-Fi has evolved too. Wi-Fi 6, also known as 802.11ax, is the most recent iteration of the Wi-Fi network protocol. It offers a substantial upgrade over its predecessor that can provide a big boost to wireless performance, right across your school.

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Step up to BTnet.
Lightning fast internet connectivity to support your cloud-based strategies

Stand-out digital experiences need stand-out internet. Your school needs speed, performance and reliability that go beyond broadband or a standard connection. BTnet delivers the ultimate internet experience to support modern teaching and learning. It's the UK’s number 1 leased line internet service 1, giving access to our unrivalled network. Ours is the largest network in the UK, with the widest coverage of any end-to-end provider.

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Choose a security and safeguarding solution that’s built just for schools

Every school has unique security needs. From a simple LAN, to a larger estate with secure guest Wi-Fi, BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) and lots of 1:1 devices. Whatever your set up, we’re the partner you can trust to keep, your students, staff and network stay safe in the face of increasingly complex and persistent cyber security threats.

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Things you need to know

  1. UK’s Number 1 leased line service: as ranked by Netcraft since December 2009. Minimum period of service applies. All connections are subject to survey. Full terms and conditions and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) can be found under the BTnet Leased Line heading at business.bt.com/terms, under the Broadband and Internet dropdown.
  2. Free phone or video consultations and demonstrations are available to UK schools and colleges only and are offered subject to availability.

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The services described in these pages are subject to availability and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment are provided subject to British Telecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract. Nothing in these pages forms any part of any contract.


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