Student broadband deals

Student broadband is designed for the student life. These shorter 30-day or 12 month contracts can cover the academic year and meet the needs of student houses (18 month home broadband deals are the norm for us).

With average download speeds of up to 516Mbps available in our student broadband deals, you and your uni mates can get the speed and flexibility you need.

There are a few key things to consider when picking student broadband. First, factor in how many people will be using the WiFi and what you’ll be using it for. It’s always better to overestimate and get more speed so no-one’s left waiting for their lectures to load.

Consider the price per person, not just the total figure. With demanding courses and multiple download needs, choosing a faster student broadband speed can really pay off. And because you’ll be splitting the cost it can work out much more affordable than you might think. Choosing a broadband only package without landline requirements saves you any phone line costs.

Finally, choose a contract that meets your timeline. Don’t get caught paying for a student broadband package over the summer holidays. Look for short term or 30-day rolling broadband deals for students and only pay for a broadband connection when you actually need it.

Our broadband deals for students range from M100 speed (108Mbps average download) all the way up to M500, the UK’s fastest widely available broadband (516Mbps average download). You can choose your contract length: 12 months or our most flexible 30-day rolling option. Compare the student broadband deals at the top of the page and find the right one for you.

Our student broadband deals start from M100 as a basic speed for researching your assignments, scrolling your socials and streaming a few episodes. Living with gamers? They may not want less than M200 broadband, really, while the M500 speeds at the top of our student range are for multi-gaming, HD streaming and keeping larger flats or house-shares connected. See our speeds and minimum speed guarantee.

When you’ve selected your student broadband deal, we’ll ask for your university (‘ac.uk’) email address and take care of the rest.

Student broadband deals can’t be discounted. And there are no exclusive discounts that students can get on our standard home broadband packages.

That said, you’re more than welcome to shop our general sales and special offers – keep an eye out for any broadband packages, with gifts or savings.

After you join, great perks will open up to you which all our broadband customers can enjoy. For example, our free WiFi hotspots – there’s around 20 million you can connect to using the Virgin Media Connect app in the UK and abroad.

Check your postcode and you’ll see our speeds that are available where you live. Generally, the faster your student broadband, the more devices you can connect at the same time. If there’s a lot of you, all streaming, downloading and using loads of connected devices at the same time, then choose a faster speed to accommodate your increased need for bandwidth.

Yes! All our broadband deals are unlimited with no a download limit, even our student broadband deals.

Most of the time, we can remotely switch on your broadband without a technician. Please check your postcode and see if this QuickStart option is available to you. When you’re signing up, you can usually pick when and how you’d like to have your student broadband installed.

To get the right student broadband deal, decide your budget and what your household needs in terms of broadband speed, contract length and any extra services. You can get 30-day or 12 month student broadband deals. Even student broadband, TV and phones.

Perhaps if you live alone, but probably not. Mobile broadband offers a limited connection to the internet:

• It’s good for emailing and occasional browsing but;
• Can be risky if you have assignments due, as there’s always a chance your data allowance could run out and disconnect you – especially if you’re sharing with lots of people or connecting several devices.
  
  

Mobile broadband is really designed to give you a connection on the go, so you can study or relax online when you’re out of normal WiFi range:

• In parks and beer gardens
• On buses and travelling to and from campus.
  
  With deals ranging from around £27-to-£43 a month, depending on the speed you choose, you could sign up for 12 months of mobile broadband. Or go for a rolling, 30-day contract, such as when it’s nearing the end of term.

No, you don’t have to be a student to take a flexible 30-day rolling broadband deal, with no early disconnection fees and the freedom to cancel with just 30 days’ notice.