Your internet’s had a glow-up - University welcomes upgrade to its services

The University is excited to announce an upgrade to some of its internet services, both on campus and in halls of residence.

What’s changed?

We have invested in replacing and modernising the UoP Guest Wi-Fi and introducing brand new fibre broadband services in halls providing faster and more direct access to the internet.

Whether for online study, video conferencing, digital collaboration, streaming, or connecting multiple smart devices, the upgraded services are designed to support the needs of our student community.

What does this mean for me?

• Students living in all halls of residence now benefit from unrestricted access to superfast broadband, available through both wired and wireless connections.
• Students and visitors to the university who are using their own personal devices (laptops, phones, tablets, smart watches) can also now connect quickly and easily to the UoP Guest Wi-Fi.
• You are now able to create your own local virtual networks to link your devices together - enabling advanced features such as voice activation between smart devices and seamless media sharing.

How do I use UoP Guest WiFi?

A simple email registration is all that is needed. This provides a direct connection to the internet, making it faster and straightforward for all users.

All visitors to the University are welcome to access the UoP Guest Wi-Fi without the need to contact student IT support for additional access.

Important information

• Using the UoP Guest Wi-Fi or broadband in Halls is just like connecting to the internet at home. To access certain University services, you may need to run the University Virtual Private Network (VPN). We also strongly advise keeping your device software up to date with the latest security patches and running antivirus protection.

For further details, please visit: Connecting to campus Wi-Fi or Halls - superfast broadband & smart connectivity for students