B4RN & Zyxel To Bring Free 10Gb Broadband To 21 Rural Schools

April 29th, 2020
Author: Mark Gray
Posted In: Latest news

B4RN has partnered with Zyxel to fully equip 21 rural primary schools with even higher speed internet access.

Broadband for the Rural North and Zyxel’s partnership will provide the 21 primary schools in Lancashire, South Cumbria and Yorkshire Dales with 10Gb FTTP broadband service at no cost, upgrading them from 1Gb.

The partnership will allow each rural school to adopt a modern curriculum and the latest in education technology. Zyxel’s router will also help students and teachers complete work online, attend virtual educational events and shift towards cloud-based education software and technology.

“Prior to being connected with B4RN’s network, these rural schools did not have access to the same level of connectivity as their urban counterparts,” said Barry Forde, CEO of B4RN. “Nobody knows what the future of education will hold, but with this router, we can now increase each schools’ broadband service from 1Gb per second to 10 and help them compete with some of the best-connected educational institutions.”

“We are always looking for ways to give back and be of service to our community, especially when fostering equality of education for future generations,” said Karsten Gewecke, Senior VP, Head of EMEA Regional BU at Zyxel Communications. “Reliable, high-speed internet is critical to connecting students with the tools and resources they need to prepare for their future. We are proud to partner with B4RN to help make a positive difference.”

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