For years, Hampshire County Council has guided your broadband provider decisions. The end of the FN4S framework means that schools can make their own arrangements and secure the best deal. It is an opportunity for each school to obtain an affordable internet connection from a provider that understands their unique needs.
Choose RM Broadband to benefit from
Affordable pricing
Simple switching process
Blazing speeds
Access to Police Cyber Alarm
Minimum core network uptime of 99.999%
Dedicated support from education specialists
Rigorous security and safeguarding
Your timeline to seamless connectivity
The clock is ticking! Your current broadband service is due to end in December. We strongly recommend organising your new broadband provider by mid-September to avoid disrupting your vital connection.
Switching to RM is easy
Our dedicated team will manage every step, from initial assessment to final implementation. We handle the technical heavy lifting to give you a stress-free switch.
Expect minimal downtime and maximum support. We'll work closely with your school to plan the transition at a time that minimises impact on learning, often outside school hours.
Why Hampshire Schools are choosing RM for broadband
RM provides more than just internet; we deliver a complete connectivity ecosystem to fuel learning, collaboration, and innovation. Here’s what sets us apart:
Dedicated education experts
Our support team aren’t just IT specialists; they understand education settings too. You'll get fast, knowledgeable assistance from people who speak your language.
Robust Reliability
Our network is built for resilience, guaranteeing consistent, dependable internet access when your school needs it most.
Scalable connections
If you’re a growing trust or your school’s technology use evolves, our services can easily scale to meet changing requirements.
The security and safeguarding schools need
With advanced firewalls, intelligent content filtering, and proactive threat detection, we protect your students and staff from online risks, ensuring compliance with safeguarding regulations like KCSIE and the Prevent Duty.
Blazing fast speeds
From superfast fibre to lightning-quick leased lines, we offer a range of speeds tailored to your school's needs and in line with the Department for Education's digital standards. Request a quote to see what speeds we can provide your school.
Police Cyber Alarm platform
We host the Police Cyber Alarm platform on our infrastructure, providing free access should you want to enrol.
Ready to experience the RM difference?
Hampshire broadband FAQs
Here is a selection of our most frequently asked questions from the Hampshire region.
What makes RM different from other broadband providers?
- We’ve been serving UK schools for over 30 years, with a full education focus.
- Our broadband includes safeguarding tools like RM SafetyNet, protecting 1.5M+ learners.
- Award-winning cyber security with Fortinet firewalls, AI threat detection, and NCSC Protective DNS included.
- Fully managed service: no complex migration, no downtime, no multiple suppliers to juggle.
Why do I need to make a decision quickly?
Your current contract is ending. The earlier you choose your new provider, the smoother the transition. Leaving it late risks downtime, loss of safeguarding coverage, or rushed decisions. We handle the migration fully, so the sooner we start, the easier it is for your school or trust.
Isn’t switching disruptive?
Not with RM. Our fully managed migration process means minimal or no disruption to lessons or admin. We can also provide automatic backup connections during the transition, so you stay online.
How much does it cost?
We’ve been able to come to market with exclusive Hampshire pricing. There are no hidden costs — you get broadband, safeguarding, and cyber security from one supplier, making budgeting simple.
What if another provider offers a cheaper price?
We promise not to be beaten on price for like-for-like broadband and safeguarding packages. If you find a cheaper quote, just send it to us within 7 days — we’ll match it. And if we can’t, we’ll send your school one of our TTS Loti-Bots as a thank you for your time and effort.
Who else are you working with in Hampshire?
We’re already supporting a number of Hampshire schools through this transition. Many are acting now to avoid disruption as their current contracts end. We can share examples and case studies to show how the switch has worked for schools like yours.
We’re happy with our current provider — why change?
Even if you’re happy it is worth getting a quote from us to compare your options. You will either need to choose a new provider or renew your current service. RM offers a safe, future-ready option with resilience, safeguarding, and cost control built in. Staying passive could mean last-minute issues or downtime should you decide to switch at a later date.
What’s the next step if we’re interested?
Just fill out our contact form here, and we’ll get your quote together.