Keeping students connected with the fastest broadband
Homes for Students is one of the UK’s largest independent student accommodation providers, managing over 39,000 beds in 52 cities across the UK and Ireland.
Their brands include HFS, Prestige Student Living, Essential Student Living, City Lodgers, VervLife and ONELiVING.
The challenge
Internet connectivity is one of the most critical services in student accommodation. Glide currently delivers connectivity to more than half of the HFS sites. Our independent fibre network provides superior speeds of up to 1Gbit/s without reliance on third-party infrastructure. This control means Glide can swiftly upgrade and enhance the network, meeting the evolving needs of students without delays or additional costs.
Our ongoing network investments ensure students always benefit from the fastest and most dependable internet, supporting their academic, social and daily digital requirements.
The delivery
Reliable, high-speed connectivity is fundamental to student satisfaction, directly impacting their academic success and overall experience. Recognising this,
HFS continually chooses Glide as their connectivity partner, ensuring properties maintain outstanding service standards. As a leader in managed internet services, Glide delivers not only exceptional speeds but also consistent reliability and customer-centric support, reinforcing HFS’s reputation as a premium accommodation provider.
The outcome
Glide actively supports the onboarding of new HFS sites, ensuring timely, efficient connectivity deployments. This partnership enables HFS to meet stringent deadlines, ensuring sites are operational and ready for student arrivals. Glide’s proactive involvement in client calls helps achieve seamless connectivity deployments, further strengthening the partnership’s effectiveness.
Conclusion
At Glide, our comprehensive managed internet service covers all connectivity needs – from initial site consultations and infrastructure deployment to ongoing support and aftercare. We build close relationships with clients like HFS, adapting our services as they evolve, ensuring consistent technical excellence and a superior experience for every student.
Glide has always offered the best value rates and excellent customer service, which includes a service desk for the students to contact should they need any support.
Simon West, Group Compliance Director, MWIFM and Board Member, HFS