Temporary Internet solution

[Dan2025]

Good afternoon, 

 

Was wondering if anyone had any advice on finding a solution to a problem I have. 

 

We have a Post 16 site, that's been somewhat of a nightmare. Old youth centre, buildings in a bit of a state. Don't have much control over it so my options feel limited. 

Currently there is a 5g DLINK mobile router providing internet with sophos filtering/smooth wall monitor etc. Not ideal but they were there 2 days a week and didn't have laptops till earlier this year.

 

The building is pretty large, classroom on one side with a laptop trolley, long hall way leading to a large social area and then an office where staff sometimes work and use the printer. The classroom + office are at opposite ends to each other. 

 

I'm wondering what the best solution internet wise would be to provide them with something sufficient to keep them going from anywhere between a few months to a year, knowing this council potentially longer. (Been a year so far)

 

There is a broadband line already, based in the office but under the impression we don't have permission to use this as of yet and even then it's at the furthest point to the classroom. 

 

Wouldn't really have permissions to do cable runs either and the current router isn't sufficient. 

 

 

 

Edited July 23, 2025 by Danwinchelsea

[SchoolsBroadband]

Can we not just install another broadband line next to the existing one? The wiring will likely already exist so no additional cabling.

 

Alternatively you could use a Starlink which can be done on rolling 30 day contracts.

 

We can offer both the above with or without security and filtering. I'd be happy to check out what broadband availability you have and investigate the ease of install for you.

 

Thanks

 

Dave

Edited July 23, 2025 by SchoolsBroadband

[DalekSec]

Starlink would be the best bet if not any alt-nets in the area

[Aprice]

Starlink would be my go to for something like that. Maybe throw in a few Unifi APs.

[PaddyNewman]

Starlink would work if you've got clear sky. Just make sure you disable the WiFi as it's not IWF/CTIRU compliant. 

Edited July 23, 2025 by PaddyNewman

[Rob_D]

If you need to expand coverage then either a few APs in mesh mode or powerline adapters are probably your best bet.

[Simon_EXA]

If you could message me the post code we can look at what is already available to the site, we can also access mapping that will show us whats actually in the ground near the site from any fibre provider, there are some good low cost fibre options available now.

Edited July 25, 2025 by Simon_EXA