What schools gain from a planned upgrade
More resilient backbone links
Cat6 and fibre upgrades help key parts of the school network cope with modern demand.
Lower term time disruption
Holiday scheduling creates better access and keeps teaching spaces calmer during major works.
Aligned site improvements
Wi-Fi and CCTV cabling can be considered during the same network upgrade programme.
Upgrade the school network without losing control of the site
When a school network starts falling behind, problems show up everywhere from classroom devices to admin areas and shared spaces. At Net-com(SW) Ltd, we carry out school network upgrades that improve the physical cabling infrastructure through structured cabling, Cat6 and fibre links where they are most needed. From our Plymouth base, we focus on larger planned education projects that need better bandwidth, more resilience and a cleaner setup between comms rooms, buildings and high demand areas. This is a practical route for schools that need more than a few isolated fixes and want a network foundation that can support day to day teaching and operations more reliably.
Holiday access can make a major difference
Schools often need major works carried out at the right time as much as in the right way. With Net-com(SW) Ltd, significant upgrade programmes can be scheduled for Easter or summer holidays to reduce disruption and make site access easier. We can also align related infrastructure during the same window, such as Wi-Fi improvements that depend on the underlying cabling or CCTV cabling where part of a broader site plan. By treating the upgrade as a managed multi day project, we can phase work sensibly and leave the school with a tidier, more supportable network once the programme is complete.
Frequently asked questions
What is usually included in a school network upgrade?
Typical works can include replacing outdated cabling, adding Cat6 outlets, improving cabinet areas and installing fibre links between key locations. The exact scope depends on the school layout, how the current network performs and which areas now need greater capacity or resilience.
Can the work be done in school holidays?
Yes. Easter and summer holiday windows are often ideal for larger upgrade projects because access is easier and teaching spaces are quieter. That allows more freedom to phase works and helps reduce disruption to staff, pupils and routine site operations.
Can Wi-Fi improvements be included as part of the upgrade?
Yes. Wi-Fi performance often depends on the quality and placement of the underlying cabling. If the school wants to improve wireless coverage or capacity at the same time, we can coordinate those works within the same upgrade programme where appropriate.