We are delighted to announce that Talk Straight Limited, trading as Schools Broadband, and a leader in providing high-speed connectivity and cybersecurity services to UK schools, has successfully completed the 100% cash acquisition of the share capital of E2BN Protex Ltd trading as Internet4Schools. 

This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Talk Straight Group’s strategic growth plan to become the largest provider of WAN, ISP, safeguarding, and security services to schools across the UK. 

The Talk Straight Group, which currently encompasses Talk Straight Ltd, Trust IT Ltd and United Networks Ltd, is one of the foremost education-focused internet service providers in the UK. With an impressive group turnover of £13.5M, the Group supports more than 3,000 schools and 275 Multi Academy Trusts nationwide, delivering cutting-edge digital solutions that include advanced cybersecurity, digital safeguarding, and WAN services

David Tindall, founder and CEO of The Talk Straight Group commented:

“We are thrilled to welcome E2BN Protex Ltd and its Internet4schools brand into the Talk Straight Group of companies. There is a significant synergy between our organizations, and we eagerly anticipate integrating E2BN Protex Ltd schools into our robust national ISP education network. From the moment I met with Kathy Olsson and Philip Pearce, the directors of E2BN Protex Ltd, it was evident that their team would be an ideal fit for our group. Their extensive experience in the Education ISP and safeguarding industry will undoubtedly add substantial value to our services.” 

Kathy Olsson and Philip Pearce, directors of E2BN Protex Ltd, added:

“Joining the Talk Straight Group is an exciting new chapter for E2BN Protex Ltd. We are confident that this partnership will enhance our ability to provide exceptional services to our schools, ensuring they benefit from the best in connectivity, e-safety, and security solutions. Together, we look forward to continuing our mission of safeguarding the digital environments of schools across the UK.” 

With its own national ISP network and cloud-based services, Talk Straight Ltd trading as Schools Broadband stands as the UK’s leading provider of WAN, Internet, e-safety, and security services to educational institutions, safeguarding over 3,000 schools and approximately one million pupils every day. 

E2BN Protex Ltd, a trading entity fully owned by the East of England Broadband Consortium (E2BN), has been a key provider of WAN, Internet, e-safety, and security services to schools, predominantly in the East Midlands region. E2BN will continue to operate independently of this transaction, offering schools professional development and procurement advice through its Everything ICT framework.