Best mobile broadband for students

SuzySu

Hi

My daughter is (hopefully) off to Uni in September and I would like to get her mobile broadband. Are there any good deals out there at the moment. I don't really mind whether it's over a year or 18 months.

I have heard of one that comes with a free laptop, but have always been taught "there's no such thing as a free meal" so should I be wary of "deals" such as this?

I need a cheap(ish), reliable network.

Any ideas out there?
Ta.

ABH_3

There was an offer through quidco.com whereby you signed up for o2 broadband and received it through their wireless dongle, they would refund you around £70 which meant the broadband for the period of the contract cost something like £1.22

HTH

PlutoinCapricorn

You can get a prepaid 3gb kit for £39.99 now. No contracts, no giving credit card or bank account details. It will last until the 3gb is used up, or 90 days, which ever is sooner. If it works, you can get a 12gb kit for around £97 or 24gb for £119.

It is ok for browsing and emails but not so good for watching films and playing games. It is slow at peak times. Some people say it is seless, others think it is great.

Free laptops sound great, but there is usually a long term, expensive contract as the catch, and if the service isn't good, you are stuck with it.

devizes18193

The service will depend on the coverage and how many people use the cell . Before you buy speak to people there find what they use for a mobile . I have a 3 dongel ,at home its rubbish , a mile up the road great , but i only use it as a back up

Iconic

You can get a dongle for less than a fiver, unlock it and put any sim you like in it.

Here's how
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1670495

Happy reading;)

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Iconic wrote: »

You can get a dongle for less than a fiver, unlock it and put any sim you like in it.

But you may well have finished at Uni before it actually arrives if you wait as long as I have for mine.

Iconic

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But you may well have finished at Uni before it actually arrives if you wait as long as I have for mine.

Very apt User Name:cool:

spinybif_2

most university halls of residence offer broadband to their students anyway. well worth checking before you shellout the dosh for mobile.

SuzySu

Thanks for your replies. The uni does offer broadband but it doesn't apply to all the accommodation - only the more expensive halls (which she has not applied for).