Wifinity provides high-performance fully managed internet services for PBSA, on-campus student housing and university facilities. Our networks connect learning and living communities. They support wellbeing, academic performance and operational efficiency through reliable connectivity, smart building technology and managed IT support.
Building on more than 10 years of experience, Wifinity has delivered major student housing projects, including the University of Sussex’s East Slope Village with Balfour Beatty. Furthermore, we provide live resident services at universities such as Queen’s Belfast, Oxford Brookes and Edinburgh Napier. These projects show our expertise in building and managing large-scale networks that connect students, staff and devices from day one.
What this means for providers
- Managed connectivity supporting residents, staff and operational systems.
- Scalable infrastructure for high-density, multi-tenant environments.
- Integration with smart building and IoT platforms.
- Continuous optimisation and UK-based network operations.
- Resilient performance built on multi-vendor flexibility.
Building connected student communities
Our experience in large-scale student developments helps us understand the standards expected by universities, operators and developers. We work with estates, FM and construction teams from design to operation, creating networks that align with smart building and digital transformation goals.
Smart building technology and digital infrastructure for student housing
Our infrastructure underpins modern student housing, supporting everything from IoT integration and energy management to digital campus services. As a result, operators can improve safety, efficiency and sustainability across their estates. With almost three-quarters (72%) of UK higher education providers projected to be in deficit by 2025–26 (Wavenet, 2024), smart-building technology and data-driven efficiency are becoming essential tools for reducing operational costs and improving long-term value.
Trusted expertise in student housing internet services
Trusted by leading universities and operators, Wifinity works with Queen’s Belfast, Edinburgh Napier, Buckinghamshire New University, York St John, the University of Sussex, Oxford Brookes, Leeds Trinity, the University of Sunderland, Mezzino, Homes for Students and Balfour Beatty.
A key example is our partnership with Balfour Beatty and the University of Sussex, where Wifinity designed and delivered a resilient, site-wide network serving 2,117 student rooms. Furthemore, the solution also included more than 1,000 hardwired ports and seamless WiFi coverage across all buildings. It featured secure guest access and an uninterruptible power supply to prevent downtime during power outages. As a result, the network delivers continuous service and removes any single point of failure.
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Wifinity delivers secure, high-performance networks that enhance student experience, improve efficiency and strengthen digital infrastructure across the UK’s student housing sector.
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