Student broadband
Students are typically looking for cheap, good-value broadband contracts - often with added extras (e.g. home phone or TV) as part of a bundle deal.
Below you will find a hand-picked selection of the best home and mobile broadband packages including short-term packages and free laptop offers.
Compare the following great value broadband deals ideal for students.
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Student broadband explained
Although your parents may try to convince you that all they took to university was a knap-sack filled with sticks and they got along just fine, broadband has become an essential utility for students in this day and age.
Universities are operating more and more on the internet, sending out vital e-mails, leaving important posts on their website, and uploading notes and course content. And don’t forget those websites that are essential to nailing that impossible essay. In fact even without taking the work aspect into consideration, it can pretty difficult just to live without the internet!
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Monthly Cost as with all student purchases, cost is a key consideration. The key is not to look solely at this factor however- it is important to bear in mind other factors such as listed below.
Contract length signing up to a 12 month contract is not ideal, if you are planning on going home or travelling during your considerable summer and Christmas holidays. Instead consider a month by month contract that will give you the flexibility you need.
Download allowance will you be using the internet purely for checking emails and surfing the net? Unlikely. Consider whether you will be downloading music and movies with a bit of course work on the side? In which case you will need a good deal more of download allowance and would do well to consider an unlimited package.
Package deals If you are living in a flat-share you might consider going for a phone, broadband and TV bundle such as offered by Sky or Virgin Media.
Tips for laptop users
Consider any of the wireless and mobile broadband packages above to find the deal that will give you maximum flexibility.
Note: Though the mobile broadband packages above may seem more pricey than their fixed-line alternatives, you will be saving an average of £11 a month on line rental - worth considering if you intend to use your mobile phone for most of your calling.
Mobile broadband: compare all packages and deals here.
Think carefully about your budget and what you need from a broadband package, and then try to choose appropriately.
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