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Ampleforth College
Introduction
One of North Yorkshire’s most rural schools is enjoying super-high-speed internet thanks to NYnet, the county’s biggest ISP.
- 5 times more broadband power than any competitor could offer
- Enables teachers and students to use video-conferencing and access college files remotely
- Helps boarders to stay in touch with friends and family in real time.
Summary
Ampleforth College, a Benedictine school under the guidance of the monks of Ampleforth Abbey in rural North Yorkshire, had been struggling with communications. Mobile-phone signals were poor and local ISPs could only offer 2Mbps.
However, the college has signed a five-year contract with the region’s leading broadband provider, NYnet, to obtain a 10Mbps broadband connection—that’s 5 times more bandwidth than competitors could offer.
This access will have a positive impact on pupils, boarders, teachers and parents by allowing real-time communication with parents, many of which live overseas. Additionally, the school can take full advantage of remote file access and video-conferencing.
NYnet is a public- and private-sector commercial venture which provides multiple, high-quality communications services to citizens, business and public sector bodies. It is working with BT to deliver, monitor and maintain the network to the highest standards.
What is Yorkshire Forward’s connection with this initiative?
NYnet is co-funded by Yorkshire Forward, with other partners including North Yorkshire County Council and Government Office Yorkshire & Humber.
