Trusted by schools since 2014

Fast, Safe Internet for Every School

Education-focused connectivity from 10Mbps to 10Gbps. Fully managed or direct access — with 99% UK coverage across all major carriers.

11+
Years Experience
99%
UK Coverage
10Gbps
Max Speed

Connecting schools through the UK's leading carriers

Virgin Media Business Sky Business TalkTalk Business BT Wholesale Zen Internet CityFibre
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management
Cyber Essentials
Certified
3CX Gold Partner
VoIP & Telephony
150,000+ Users
Staff & Students Protected
Microsoft Partner
Intune & 365
Our Solutions

Two ways to connect your school

Whether you need fully managed connectivity with centralised web filtering, or prefer to run your own security — we have the right solution.

Most Popular

Fully Managed Internet

Complete peace of mind. We handle everything — from the connection to the web filtering — so you can focus on teaching.

  • Centralised Netsweeper web filtering
  • Managed firewall with static IP
  • 24/7 monitoring from our NOC
  • PREVENT compliant filtering
  • Speeds from 10Mbps to 10Gbps
  • We own our network, Tier 1 UK DCs
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For IT Teams

Direct Internet Access

High-speed connectivity with the freedom to use your own UTM — or leverage our Smoothwall partnership for on-premises filtering.

  • High-speed dedicated connection
  • Use your own UTM / firewall
  • Smoothwall on-premises option
  • Full control over filtering policies
  • Carrier-grade SLA
  • Fibre, FTTC & Wireless options
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Why Broadband4

Built specifically for education

We're not a general ISP — we're specialists in school connectivity, backed by 11+ years of educational ICT experience.

E-Safety First

Every connection includes industry-leading web filtering via IWF-certified partners (Netsweeper & Smoothwall), fully compliant with PREVENT and all UK safeguarding legislation.

Save Up to 70%

Significant cost savings over traditional LEA broadband. 3-year contracts mean you always get best value — not locked in for 5.

24/7 Monitoring

Our Network Operations Centre monitors your connection around the clock. Faults are handled directly by our engineers — no third-party runaround.

Our Own Network

We own our network, hosted in Tier 1 UK datacentres. Multi-carrier access means we find the best speed and price for your postcode.

99.997% Uptime SLA

Carrier-grade reliability backed by robust SLAs. Leased lines come with rapid fix commitments to keep your school connected.

Part of SchoolCare

As part of PSD Group, we work alongside SchoolCare to deliver complete ICT solutions — from connectivity to hardware and support.

Simple Process

Getting connected is easy

From first contact to going live, we make switching straightforward.

1

Consultation

We assess your needs, check coverage at your postcode and recommend the best solution.

2

Proposal

You receive a clear, competitive quote with full breakdown — no hidden costs or surprises.

3

Installation

We manage the entire installation process, coordinating with carriers for a seamless switchover.

4

Go Live

You're connected with 24/7 monitoring from our dedicated NOC team.

Testimonials

Trusted by schools across the UK

We've been working with Broadband4 for over 15 years. Their service is reliable, responsive, and always competitively priced. The filtering works brilliantly.

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Jane Harrison
Business Manager, Example Academy

Switching from our LEA provider saved us thousands. The managed service means I don't have to worry about filtering compliance at all.

MT
Mark Thompson
Headteacher, Example Primary

As an IT manager, I love the Direct Access option. Full control over our Smoothwall with carrier-grade connectivity. Best of both worlds.

SP
Sarah Palmer
IT Manager, Example Trust
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Insights, updates and advice on school connectivity and e-safety.