Mobile and IoT for Education

Mobile and IoT connectivity for schools, colleges and universities that is dependable and cost-efficient.

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Croft delivers dependable mobile and IoT education SIMs, along with sourcing handsets and devices. Provided at competitive prices, these solutions are tailored to ensure your school benefits from uninterrupted connectivity.

Our partnerships with leading UK networks, including O2, Vodafone, EE, and Three, will allow your school to experience reliable, high-quality mobile communication.

We work closely with education institutions to deliver flexible, cost-effective plans that give consistent coverage across multiple sites.

No matter if you need a single network, support for a mixed mobile estate, roaming SIMs for trips, or multi-network SIMs that automatically connect to the strongest network, we have a solution that can support you.

Our supplier-independent approach means we focus on what’s best for your school. This allows us to recommend the right option based on your local coverage, performance and budget.

With Croft as your single point of contact, managing your mobile estate couldn’t be simpler. Our dedicated account managers and support team are always available, so communication uptime is maintained.

Let us reduce the complexity of mobile connectivity and procurement, allowing you to focus on delivering engaging teaching and learning for your students.

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Mobile Network Coverage Made Simple

Are you struggling with the challenges of managing multiple mobile devices across your school?

Croft delivers fully managed mobile solutions that are tailored for the education sector. We aim to remove the complexity from dealing with multiple network providers, ensuring your school remains connected without time-consuming admin.

We’re not tied to one single network. This means through us you can access reliable coverage from all four major UK networks, including O2, Vodafone, EE, and Three.

Croft maintains strong partnerships with these networks, so your school will benefit from competitive pricing and high levels of service. Our mixed estate approach allows you to have connections across multiple networks, all managed in one user-friendly portal.

Your dedicated account manager will take time to understand your school’s needs and will always be available if you need support. They’ll work closely with you to find the most suitable and cost-effective mobile tariffs that provide optimal performance.

Experience the difference working with Croft, a trusted education mobile partner.

IoT Connectivity You Can Count On

IoT SIMs connect devices, sensors, and systems so they can communicate and share data automatically, without human intervention.

We offer a range of IoT SIMs to suit your school’s needs. These include single-coverage networks for large data allowances, multi-network plans from the big four UK networks or roaming options.

Our data plans start at 3MB and go up to 5TB, with bespoke tariffs and 5G speeds to cover your data needs in the UK and abroad; you’ll only ever pay for what you need.

Additionally, all your devices can be seamlessly managed through our SIM management portal.

IoT in Education Use Cases

IoT in education has many applications, transforming learning by connecting devices to help improve your institution’s efficiency, safety, and engagement. Below we outline the key uses of IoT within schools, colleges, and universities.

  • Smart ID Badges and Access Control – Monitor who is on campus and prevent unauthorised access.
  • Connected CCTV and Sensors – Real-time monitoring of classrooms, corridors, and perimeter security.
  • Smart Attendance – RFID or biometric-based student attendance tracking.
  • Smart Alerts – IoT sensors for detecting vaping, bullying “hot spots”, or unauthorised gatherings.
  • Interactive Classrooms – Connected whiteboards, AR/VR devices, and smart projectors.
  • Smart Meters – Track electricity, gas, and water usage to reduce bills and support sustainability reporting.
Mobile and IoT Education IoT use cases

Reliable Mobile and IoT Hardware

What makes Croft a leading supplier of mobile hardware for schools, colleges, and universities?

We offer competitive pricing and expert advice to ensure you procure the right devices and equipment for your staff and students, supported by professional setup services.

Our strategic relationship with leading vendors means you can access the latest products that deliver value for money. As an approved Crown Commercial Service Supplier and Everything ICT supplier, you can trust us to help you maintain full compliance while saving precious time.

Croft is an accredited supplier for leading brands of tablets, mobiles, devices, and dongles. Our Hardware as a Service option allows you to spread the cost of your devices over time with convenient monthly payments.

Accreditations

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Testimonials

What our education clients say

My role as Head of Technology is to keep the College’s IT systems and infrastructure operating smoothly whilst introducing new applications to support our students and tutors. We made the decision in 2015 to transition to cloud-based solutions but needed to maintain business continuity in the process. Before I arrived in post, Croft was doing an excellent job supporting a complex network with around 20 in-house servers. […] The support they provided in rationalising the infrastructure and then, very carefully, relocating to the new office was invaluable. A safe pair of hands both metaphorically and literally!

NEC

Paul Cooper, Head of Technology

The staff were happy using Mitel technology from the outset. The only thing I regret is that we didn’t do it sooner! Mitel and Croft solutions are very responsive, and I would highly recommend them.

Gloucestershire College

Shane Elliot, Network Manager

The whole team at Croft have been very helpful and made the transition of our telephone system support very smooth. I would recommend Croft to any other schools and organisations.

The King's (The Cathedral) School

Paul Lennon, ICT Systems Engineer

Croft always goes the extra mile to help us solve a problem. They know our school’s needs and balances with our budget. Very bespoke service—we feel Croft are completely behind us and we are getting the best of what is available to us.

Downshall Primary School

Ian Bennett, Headteacher

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