Student accommodation WiFi built for high-density halls
Purple's student accommodation WiFi delivers fast, reliable connectivity to hundreds of residents at once, with per-resident security, simple onboarding, and the analytics PBSA operators need to run smarter buildings.
- High-density WiFi that keeps every resident online at peak times
- Per-resident security with iPSK and simple self-service onboarding
- Occupancy and usage analytics for smarter building operations
The student accommodation market
Calculate your student property WiFi requirements
Model bandwidth capacity, device density, and IT helpdesk workload reduction for your student housing halls.
1. Enter building metrics
2. Live capacity & impact model
Get a tailored PBSA network architecture proposal
Receive a customized network design, AP density plan, and ROI breakdown for your 500-bed property.
Challenges in student accommodation
Providing reliable, high-speed WiFi is no longer a luxury but an expectation. Students rely on it for their studies, gaming, streaming, and staying connected. Any downtime or poor performance can lead to dissatisfaction and bad reviews.
Multi-tenant resident WiFi
Fair, guaranteed bandwidth for every resident
With hundreds or thousands of residents online at once, Purple guarantees fair bandwidth, prevents network abuse, and keeps every connection seamless - even at peak times.
Operational staff WiFi
A secure network kept separate from students
Purple gives operational staff a secure, isolated network for property management, sensitive data, and communications - fully separated from student traffic for security and performance.
Visitor and parent guest WiFi
Easy, secure access for parents and visitors
Purple gives parents and visitors simple, time-limited guest access that never compromises the main network - easy for guests to use and effortless for staff to manage.
Solutions for PBSA and student housing
Purple WiFi provides tailored solutions to meet the unique demands of the student accommodation sector. Our platform helps you deliver an exceptional digital experience, streamline operations, and gain valuable insights.
Guest and visitor WiFi
Offer a seamless and secure WiFi experience for students and their guests. Our platform allows for easy onboarding, customizable splash pages, and compliance with data regulations.
- Customizable splash pages
- Social media and form-based logins
- Tiered bandwidth options
Student portal and engagement
Engage with your student residents through targeted marketing campaigns. Use WiFi analytics to understand their behavior and preferences, and send relevant communications.
- Automated email and SMS campaigns
- Surveys and feedback collection
- Promote events and services
Occupancy and space analytics
Gain deep insights into how your spaces are used. Understand footfall, dwell times, and peak hours to optimize your facilities and services for a better student experience.
- Real-time and historical data
- Demographic and location insights
- Integration with other business systems
Pricing and plans
Find the perfect plan for your student accommodation properties. All our plans are scalable to meet your needs.
Connect
- Secure captive portal
- Branded splash pages
- 25 supported languages
- Network analytics
- Monitor speed and venue coverage
- Compliance with major data laws
Capture
- First-party data capture
- CRM integration
- Detailed WiFi analytics
- Behavioral insights
- Email address verification
- Access to our support team
Engage
- Customized access journeys
- Personalized communications
- Advanced WiFi analytics
- Full suite integrations
- Passpoint and profile authentication
- Fully managed service options
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Frequently asked
Can Purple handle hundreds of students online at peak times?
Purple is built for high-density buildings and guarantees fair bandwidth per resident, so the network stays fast even when every student is streaming, gaming, and studying at once.
How do students get online when they move in?
Students self-onboard in seconds with a simple branded login, and passwordless authentication reconnects their devices automatically - no IT queue on move-in day.
Is each student connection secure and private?
Yes. Purple gives each resident individually secured access with iPSK (Individual Private Pre-Shared Key), isolated from other residents and from the staff network, for privacy and performance.
Can operational staff have a separate, secure network?
Purple provides a dedicated staff network, fully separated from student traffic, for property management, sensitive data, and communications.
What analytics do operators get from Purple?
Purple reveals occupancy, footfall, dwell times, and peak usage across your buildings, so operators can optimize amenities, staffing, and capacity planning.
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