The best student broadband deals in the UK
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New students across the country will soon find themselves moving into their student accommodation and starting the next stage of their educational life. At this stage, those moving into a shared student household may want to consider the best student broadband deals.
Whether you're looking for a purely cheap broadband service, or a service catered directly to students, we've got all the latest and greatest student deals right here.
There are many factors to consider. Most student households may not be occupying their property for a full 18 months, which is the normal contract length for most providers. The number of users is also a factor to think about. Cheap broadband deals are available, but many only offer speeds up to 10-11Mbps, and that will not handle a larger student household with multiple people gaming, downloading, and streaming at once on several devices. We have taken these factors into account here.
These are the best student broadband deals in the UK for 2022.
If you're interested in Sky broadband deals, or all the best broadband deals from the wide range of UK providers, we've got you covered.
Hyperoptic Broadband
Best For Pure Speed
The Good & The Bad
- Hyperfast broadband
- 1Gbps downloads
- 30-day rolling contracts
- Limited geographically
Hyperoptic Fast — 12-Months, 50Mbps, £16.80 a month, £20 up-front fee
Hyperoptic Superfast — 12-Months, 150Mbps, £20.80 a month, £20 up-front fee
Hyperoptic Hyperfast — 12-Months, 1Gbps, £45 a month, £20 up-front fee
Why We Like It
Hyperoptic offers some great 30-day rolling contract deals on its broadband service. Some of these contracts don't even change in price when switched between a 12 and one-month plan.
This makes Hyperoptic a brilliant option for most households, especially if you're looking for ultrafast coverage. The top package can supply a massive 1Gbps in download speeds, perfect for homes that stream, game, and download all at the same time.
These no commitment deals make it much easier to back out of a contract, plus each plan is very reasonably priced. When compared to the likes of BT and Virgin, Hyperoptic is a strong option for most households.
Details
Virgin Student Broadband
Best For Large Homes
The Good & The Bad
- 30-day rolling contract
- No exit fees
- Free set-up
- Somewhat expensive
Why We Like It
Virgin Student broadband gives you the opportunity to live your best student life but does prioritise flexibility over a simply cheap service.
Cheap broadband is available from an array of providers, but Virgin isn't trying to sell cheap broadband. Instead, the provider is selling a flexible package that suits student living with plans that can reach up to 10 occupants at once.
Although the typical M200 and M350 contracts cost less per month, these student deals avoid any set-up fees and prioritise 30-day rolling contracts to give student households more flexibility when it's time to vacate a property. It can also work out cheaper overall if the contract is cancelled to coincide with typical university term time.
Since university term-times are shorter than the usual 12 or 18-month broadband contracts, this is actually a really good deal and protects students from any early exit fees. Plus, most households should split the broadband bill evenly, so no single person will be paying for the entire account.
Best deals
M200 student broadband — 30-day rolling, 213Mbps, £40 a month, no set-up fee
M350 student broadband — 30-day rolling, 362Mbps, £45 a month, no set-up fee
Details
NOW Broadband
Best For Cheap Broadband
The Good & The Bad
- Flexible packages
- Very cheap
- 12-month contract
Brilliant Broadband — 12 months, 11Mbps, £18 a month, no up-front fee
Fab Fibre — 12 months, 36Mbps, £25 a month, no up-front fee
Super Fibre — 12 months, 63Mbps, £30 a month, no up-front fee
Why We Like It
NOW is known for its array of entertainment streaming packages, but it also has a decent selection of cheap broadband contracts that only run for 12 months.
NOW can also offer one of the cheapest broadband contracts in the UK, at £18 per month for NOW Brilliant Broadband, with no upfront fees.
NOW offers faster broadband that can reach up to 63Mbps on the Super Fibre contract, for only £30 per month. This would work out at a total of £360 paid over a twelve-month period. For an increased monthly fee, NOW Broadband can also offer a rolling monthly contract for its broadband packages.
If you do opt to cancel early, you can check out NOW Broadband's dedicated page to work out what fees you would be required to pay.
Details
BT Student Broadband
Best For Reliability
The Good & The Bad
- Reliable service
- Free gifts
- Student exclusive
- Not the absolute cheapest
- 12-month contracts
BT Superfast Fibre — 12 months, 50Mbps, £29.99 a month, £9.99 up-front fee
BT Superfast Fibre 2 — 12 months, 67Mbps, £34.99 a month, £9.99 up-front fee
Why We Like It
BT have specific student deals to help you through your years of studying. Each package is cheaper than normal deals, and comes with a free JBL Studio Soundbar. To qualify for these deals, you just need to use your student email when signing up, it's as simple as that.
Unlike some other providers, BT can cover most households across the UK with its expansive broadband network. There's the option for shorter contract lengths as well, so you can choose from 9-12 months depending on how long you need the service for.
The 12-month contracts are the cheapest, however, so we recommend opting for these, plus you don't get the free JBL soundbar with the 9-month deals.
