About Us (The University of Manchester) Skip to navigation | Skip to main content | Skip to footer Home Hornet Help & Support Security Gaming Consoles WiFi Terms and Conditions My Account About Us Hornet Help & Support Security Gaming Consoles WiFi Terms and Conditions My Account About Us About Hornet Hornet: Established 2004 The University of Manchester provides internet connectivity to the majority of the student study rooms in the Manchester halls of residence through the Hornet service. Connected rooms are fitted with a RJ45 socket that provides a high speed connection and most areas are also provided with wireless connection. There is no cap to the amount of data that user can send or receive over the network. The University of Manchester does however police the network for users whose computers displaying erratic behaviour and making excessive use of the resources. Hornet Pricing The Hornet service is provided free of charge. Further Information The service includes connection to the Internet for the specified contract period and full support. The connection period depends on the length of the accommodation contract singed; however, this might vary in non-university managed halls. Connection transfers between rooms and halls are possible. For more information please contact your local hall reception. We currently provide Hornet service in following halls: George Kenyon Hall Horniman House Whitworth Park Wright Robinson Hall Burkhardt House Canterbury (Burgess and Allworthey) Canterbury (Cobden and Pankhurst) Dalton Ellis Hall Hulme Hall St Anselm Hall Ashburne Hall Oak House Owens Park Richmond Park Sheavyn House The Firs Villa Unsworth Park Woolton Hall Contact us Email us - Find us The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK Disclaimer Privacy Copyright notice Accessibility Freedom of information Charitable status Royal charter number: RC000797
