Sandby Hall Questions

Hi,

I just left Sandby Halls after spending my first year there.

Internet is run by studentcom, it's awful. I'd recommend buying an ethernet cable (you'll need one if you're taking an xbox anyway). Ethernet cable was the only way I could gain a stable & solid connection. The internet went down quite frequently, they're aware of this, so hopefully they'll change providers for next year (sounded like an ongoing issue from the previous year though, so wouldn't hold my breath for that change).

TV; you are correct. There are no aerials, I didn't try a portable one. I got by fine on iplayer/sky/netflix etc, so I wouldn't worry too heavily about that.

Mobile network coverage, basically all over Nottingham is very strong (atleast for me, always had strong connection and 4G - I'm with O2). In Sandby, this was the same, very good signal.

En-suit was more than okay for me, when i first saw it on move in day, I was a little underwhelmed by it, it doesn't look amazing. But shower worked really well. Maintenance is also really decent if you do have any issues. I'd recommend taking your own mirror too, the ones in the ensuits aren't the best (sort of like a plastic mirror, they are fairly scratched, usable but not great).

Hope this helps!

Hi, I've got a few questions about Sandby Hall. I know most of them aren't that important, but I'm just wondering about a few things.

1. Internet - What is the internet speed like in NTU halls in general? Are certain ports blocked preventing things like online gaming etc?

2. TV - A while ago, I read a post which said that an NTU hall (I can't remember which one) doesn't have aerial sockets, and portable aerials don't work, so you had to watch TV on the internet. Is this correct?

3. Mobile network coverage - Is there any signal in Sandby, or do you have to leave the building to make calls?

4. En-suite bathroom - Do you find this okay? Does the shower work alright?