Schools get MiFi and Vodafone’s data

13th February 2023 By: Adam

Over 50 schools and grassroots rugby clubs have received MiFi devices and SIM cards loaded with 40GB of data. The devices were donated by the Jason Robinson Foundation and connectivity provisioned through Vodafone’s charities.connected initiative.

The Jason Robinson Foundation focuses on ensuring that children and young people can access sport and physical education. 54 MiFi devices – portable broadband routers – have been donated to schools and grassroots rugby clubs in the charity’s network across the UK. The MiFi routers will provide schools and clubs with much-needed connectivity so teachers can access online teaching and training resources, schedules and videos while out on sports pitches or school trips.

The MiFi routers were originally used at the Rugby League World Cup by the teams competing at the tournament. Vodafone Business – the Official Technology Partner to the Rugby League World Cup – provided these to keep the players and the accompanying support staff connected to their friends and family while overseas. Vodafone’s free charities.connected SIMs have extended the life of the MiFis for another six months.

Jason Robinson visited one of the schools receiving MiFi routers and SIM cards – Bankside Primary School, Leeds – to meet Headteacher Sarah Rutty and some of the aspiring young rugby players from the school who also play for the local rugby league club, Chapeltown Cougars. Jason has a strong personal connection to Bankside Primary, having grown up in the local area.