Getting the best broadband for your student house
Choosing the right broadband for your student house is super important if you want to avoid the frustration of endless buffering and laggy game nights. Whether you’re streaming your favourite series, gaming online, or just scrolling through socials, having the right speed makes all the difference!
We’ve put together this simple guide of everything you need to know about broadband and how to choose the best fit for your student house.
What’s broadband speed?
Broadband speed tells you how fast your internet connection can send and receive data – or in simple terms, how quickly you can load stuff online.
What counts as a good broadband speed?
Anything above 300 Mbps is generally considered fast and should work well for most day to day online activities. But if you’re living with other students, all on their phones, laptops, and gaming devices at once, you’ll need something faster to keep everyone happy.
The different types of broadband
Broadband isn’t one size fits all, and what you can get depends on where you live. Here’s a quick breakdown on the common types:
ADSL: This is the old, traditional option using copper phone lines. It’s the slowest, with speeds around 8 Mbps, so not great for a busy student house.
FTTC: This broadband runs through a combination on fibre optic and copper cables with speeds typically ranging from 50 Mbps to 300 Mbps.
Full fibre: This is the dream for a student house. Full fibre runs straight to your home via fibre optic cables, offering super-fast speeds from 100 Mbps up to a whopping 1000 Mbps!
What can different speeds handle?
80 Mbps: Perfect for one person streaming HD videos or browsing online. But if you’ve got housemates, this will most likely will be far too slow for you.
100 Mbps: Good for a couple of people streaming or working from home without buffering.
500 Mbps: This is a great choice for a student house with 3-4 people. This speed can handle multiple gaming sessions, streams and downloads at once.
1000 Mbps: Perfect for busy households with 5+ heavy internet users! Stream, game, video call, and work all at once, buffer and interruption-free.
Other things to keep in mind when choosing your package
Contract length: Student life can be unpredictable! As the UKs leading tenant broadband specialists, we offer flexible contracts starting from just 6 months, so you won’t find yourself stuck paying for a service after you’ve moved out.
Customer service: Always read reviews! The last thing you want is to be stuck in a contract with poor service and no way out. We team up with the UK’s leading networks to bring you reliable, super-speedy broadband, but with our personal touch. Our top-rated customer service is what really makes us stand out. With an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 14,900 customers, you can trust us to bring you speed with a friendly service.
Support: As a student you will most likely find yourself powering through all-nighters to finish last minute projects, which means having support on hand is essential. With our SupportPlus add-on, you can enjoy 24/7, 365 tech support for just 75p per week – so whether it’s midday or midnight, we’ve got your back when you need it most!
Splitting the bills without the drama
Splitting the cost of bills can sometimes create tension, so having a provider that does it for you is a lifesaver. With us, you can set up all your essential home utilities including broadband and energy in one go, easily splitting the costs between your housemates. No awkward conversations, no chasing payments, just stress-free bills for everyone.
Getting the right broadband speed for your student house is a total game-changer. From streaming your favourite shows in 4K to crushing your gaming goals without lag, the right speed keeps everyone smiling.
If you want broadband that’s fast, reliable, and backed by a team who genuinely cares, we’re here for you. Enter your postcode into our national availability checker to see the packages at your address. If you want to set up all your utilities at once, give us a call on 01403 216131 and we’ll help you get sorted.
