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  • Onestream
    Onestream Fibre 80 Broadband - 12 months
    67
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £24.00
    a month
    £9.95 setup cost
    monthly cost may rise during contract
    12 month contract
    • Router cost not included
    More info
  • Direct Save Telecom
    Direct Save Telecom Unlimited Broadband
    11
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £22.95
    a month
    no setup cost
    monthly cost may rise during contract
    12 month contract
    or call 0800 027 3933More info
  • Onestream
    Onestream Fibre 40 Broadband - 12 months
    38
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £23.00
    a month
    £9.95 setup cost
    monthly cost may rise during contract
    12 month contract
    • Router cost not included
    More info
  • Direct Save Telecom
    Direct Save Telecom Unlimited Fibre Broadband 35Mb
    35
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £31.95
    a month
    no setup cost
    monthly cost may rise during contract
    12 month contract
    or call 0800 027 3933More info
  • Direct Save Telecom
    Direct Save Telecom Unlimited Fibre Broadband 63Mb
    63
    Mbps
    average UK speed*
    £34.95
    a month
    no setup cost
    monthly cost may rise during contract
    12 month contract
    or call 0800 027 3933More info
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* Average speeds are based on the download speed available to at least 50% of customers with this product during peak time (8 to 10pm). Your actual speeds depend on factors like your connection type, area, time of day and distance from the telephone exchange.

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What is student broadband?

Student broadband is a broadband deal specifically designed for student houses and accommodation. They often last between 9-12 months, so they line up with the academic year starting in September.

Broadband has become essential for students, given more and more of the university experience is spent online these days.

Access to online documents is non-negotiable, and the ability to stream lectures and download important files seamlessly is also a must. That means that a high-performance, good-value student broadband deal is more important than ever before.

Universities are also operating more and more on the internet, sending out vital emails, leaving important posts on their website, uploading course content and running assessments online. And of course, most academic researching takes place online too.

In fact, even without taking the work aspect into consideration, student broadband is crucial for to keeping in touch with family and friends while you're living away from home.

Read on to learn all you need to about student broadband.

Are student broadband deals any good?

Student broadband deals are usually about the same in price and quality as a normal home broadband deal. The main difference is normally the contract length.

The reason why student broadband is often a better option for students is because the contract length is in line with the university year. This means you won't waste money by paying off a longer contract after you've moved out at the end of the year.

Which type of contract is best for students?

Shorter contracts are often worth choosing because they also give you more flexibility to move onto a different deal sooner. Contracts that last for longer (for example 24 months) lock you into the same service for a long time, which gives you fewer opportunities to find a better option.

However, 12 month contracts can sometimes come with higher monthly prices as a result. So while you'll still be paying less in total than with an 18 or 24-month term, it might be a slightly costlier option over the year period that you'll be paying it.

Compare 12 month broadband deals

Browse our range of broadband deals with 12-month contracts on Uswitch.

12-month broadband deals

What should students consider when choosing broadband?

  • Price: Always a major factor in a student broadband purchase. For more cheap deals, see our cheap broadband page. But remember, you often get what you pay for - the best broadband deals aren't always the ones with the lowest monthly rate.
  • Contract length: Don't get tied down for longer than you need to. Browse 12-month broadband deals on Uswitch
  • Flexibility: No student likes to be tied down by their broadband connection. Wireless and mobile broadband packages are ideal for students who mainly connect to the internet on laptops. See our mobile broadband and wireless broadband pages.

What if I don't have a high credit score?

Many broadband deals require a credit check in order to sign up. The bar for them is quite low because the monthly payments are small compared to a loan or a mortgage, so even if you have a relatively low score you may still pass them.

If you're still concerned that you won't be accepted for a broadband deal, your next best options would be to ask a housemate to sign up for it in your name or see if your landlord can organise it for you. Many landlords already manage student house bills so this may be the case in your new accommodation.

Also, if you're struggling financially, it might be worth checking to see if you are eligible for a broadband social tariff. These are discounted broadband deals that offer the same speeds as normal deals, but are available for those under financial payment support.

To see if you're eligible, you can visit our broadband social tariffs guide.

Check if you're eligible for a broadband social tariff

Can you cancel a student deal before the contract ends?

Student broadband deals are held to the same rules as normal broadband deals when it comes to cancelling early. If you choose to cancel your contract before the minimum term ends, you'll be expected to pay early exit fees to cover the remaining months of the contract.

This is often the total amount from the monthly payments that are left, but providers sometimes reach a different figure depending on how many months are remaining.

If you have a student broadband package though, you shouldn't need to cancel it early unless you are moving out of your home early. Most student broadband deals are 9-12 months long, lasting the length of a university year. So it's worth checking when your current deal is due to end to see if it already lines up.

TV packages with student broadband

Broadband and TV bundles are popular in general, but not when it comes to student broadband. Most providers only offer broadband when it comes to their student deals, because they're often built to be simple packages that just get you online.

The easiest way to watch TV at home when you're a student is usually with a streaming device like Amazon Fire. But if there are enough of you in the house that would be willing to contribute to a TV package, you could also opt for a more premium service like Sky Stream or Virgin Flex.

Broadband and TV deals

Take a look at the latest TV and broadband packages on Uswitch.

Compare broadband & TV deals

Student mobile broadband

Think carefully about your budget and what you need from a broadband package, and then try to choose appropriately.

If you plan on going back to your parents' during the summer hols, you might want to look at mobile broadband deals. Most fixed-line broadband is offered in yearly contracts, so if you're living in student accommodation, you're stuck paying for a service you're not using for a few months.

Mobile broadband allows you to take your internet contract with you wherever you are, meaning you're not wasting money on something you can't even access.

Compare all of our mobile broadband packages and deals here.

Our broadband expert says

“Student broadband isn't often found on comparison websites. So if you're starting a new term and you want to find a student broadband deal for your new house, you'll likely have to search directly with different providers.


If there aren't any offers that you find right for your situation, you could look for 12-month broadband deals. These are usually more widely-available across comparison sites like Uswitch, but providers must also offer a 12-month option to you if you ask them directly.”

Max Beckett author headshotMax Beckett, Broadband Expert

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