Leicester Uni to be kitted up with 50Mbps broadband network

Students at Leicester's De Montfort University will soon be able to benefit from a new 50Mbps broadband network. A decision has been made to contract Sheffield-based ISP Ask4 to provide students in its halls of residence with a speedier network.

According to a report on ISPreview, Ask4's package includes a 2Mbps service with an upgrade capacity of 10Mbps, high-speed packages up to 50Mbps, instant broadband and no download cap.

Ask4 currently provides internet access to 3,000 outlets to privately owned student housing in the Leicester area. However, the new contract will mean that the supplier will bring broadband access 454 students at Bede Hall and New Wharf Hall, as well as providing Internet TV services.

Speaking on the proposed installation, Martin Wrigley, Housing Manager at De Montfort University, explained why Ask4 was the choice for Leicester: "Ask4's internet packages represent excellent value for money and we believe that their services provide the best match with the requirements of both institution and its students.

"This is the first time that the university has outsourced its internet services, and we felt that it was a good way to increase the level and quality of internet packages offered to our students."