If you are heading to university in 2020, then you’re likely to be in search of a broadband plan for your new flat. And, as a student you’re probably looking for the best value deal possible!
If your new flat at university is shared with a few other students, then you are going to need the best student internet plan possible – to make sure you have the bandwidth for multiple users download and streaming content. Broadband Compare has student broadband plans from all the different internet providers in New Zealand.
With so many providers and plans around, it can be hard to know which plan will be perfect for your flat. We’ve put together some tips below to help you choose the perfect student broadband plan. The simplest way to find the best broadband deals around is to enter your address into our address find to bring up a list of plans available at your address.
University broadband deals aren’t always different from the usual broadband plans, and as a student, you may not actually be best served by not buying a specific student broadband deal. A no-contract plan from providers like MyRepublic, Stuff Fibre, Orcon or Slingshot could be your best option. Compare the best broadband plans available at your address
If your new flat at university is shared with a few other students then you are going to need to best student internet plan possible to make sure you have the bandwidth for multiple users streaming content. There is nothing worse than a buffering or slow connection when you are working toward a deadline because your flatmates are having a Netflix marathon, streaming music or having a gaming session. Having an ultrafast, unlimited fibre broadband connection will be vital for a harmonious flat! Find the fastest broadband deals available at your address.
If you you live in a flat where you only have ADSL or VDSL broadband available and are frustrated with your broadband speeds - you may be surprised to learn that Wireless or 4G broadband can perform as quickly as fibre in some areas.
Signing up for a 12-24 month contract can be a great way to get a low monthly rate for your broadband, but you often have to pay an expensive cancellation fee if you want to cancel the contract early. If you aren’t planning to live in your student flat for a full 12 months, we can help you find a great no contract plan. Find the best no contract student broadband plans
Life as a student can mean being on a budget and cashflow can be tight. Did you know that prepay broadband or pay-as-you-go broadband is a thing? This is a super-flexible no contract option for paying for your broadband. You simply top up your broadband account, like you would a prepay cell phone. Find pay as you go broadband plans here
Who wants to deal with flat admin? If you are setting up a new student flat, why not make like easier and save money by bundling your broadband and Electricity? It means you only have one provider, one billing cycle and one point of contact for both services. You can get some great savings and cross 2 chores off your To Do list!
A seriously big deal! 3 months FREE when you join any unlimited 12-month contract term broadband plan. Offer available to new Bigpipe customers signing up to any 12-month contract term broadband plan
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The 3 months free broadband offer (“the offer”) applies to your first 3 months base plan charges on your new Bigpipe account. The offer is only available to customers who do not currently purchase broadband from Bigpipe and have not had broadband with Bigpipe within the last 90 days. The offer is available to customers who sign up from 18 December 2018 to 30 June 2020.
Offer applies to new Bigpipe customers signing up to any of the following plans, on a 12 month term:
Fast (ADSL)
Turbo (VDSL)
Starter (Fibre 100/20)
Expert (Fibre 100/100)
Pro (Fibre 200/20)
Elite (Fibre Max)
Elite Cantab
The offer includes a free modem, shipping and standard broadband connection for ADSL, VDSL and fibre customers. Non-standard installation charges apply.
If you leave Bigpipe before the end of your 12 month contract, an early exit fee of $199 will apply. The offer is subject to change without notice. Credit assessment applies.
The offer will be applied to your Bigpipe account as a credit for 100% of your base plan charges. The offer does not include any additional services which will be charged at full price, including during the first 3 months of your new Bigpipe plan.
This offer may not be combined with any other “new customer” promotional offers. It may only be combined with other publicly available offers on the Bigpipe website (an “other offer”), provided you are eligible for the other offer at the date you sign up, , the other offer is not a ‘new customer’ offer and the combination of the other offer and this offer is not prohibited in the terms of the other offer.
Broadband not available everywhere and speeds vary. Local Fibre Company terms apply if you have a fibre connection. Bigpipe’s Broadband Customer Terms and Conditions apply to all Bigpipe broadband plans.
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Bundle Fibre 100 Plan, Electricity, and Gas and you’ll get $30 off the standard monthly cost of broadband. That’s just $59.99/mth (incl. GST) for Fast Fibre. Online deal. Ts & Cs and $14.99 P&D apply....
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Power / Router / Gas
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Get THREE MONTHS FREE Unlimited Broadband plus FREE rental Google Nest Wifi router (one-off $14.95 delivery charge applies). Also, bundle your broadband and power and get 10% bundle discount on both s...
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Family filter / BYO Router
20Mbps
No strings attached – Unlimited Broadband just $74.95/month with no contract. Only available for a limited time and exclusive to Broadband Compare. Use promo code BBC74/NOCONTRACT
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Family filter / Rental router
20Mbps
Bundle Fibre 100 Plan, Electricity, and Gas and you’ll get $30 off the standard monthly cost of broadband. That’s just $59.99/mth (incl. GST) for Fast Fibre. Online deal. Ts & Cs and $14.99 P&D apply....
Terms and Conditions apply
open term
Power / Router / Gas
500Mbps
Sign up for an Ultra Unlimited plan before 31/03/2021 and pay only $84.95/mth for 12 months! Plus, get FREE router and installation. T&C's apply.
Not only will you receive this special bundle, you wil...
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Sign up for a rural wireless plan on a 24-month term before 28/02/2021 and get 1 month FREE! Offer is only available for new Farmside RBI customers. Terms and Conditions apply.
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24 months
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Sign up for a 24-month contract and get 1 month HALF PRICE. Get an additional 50 GB AM data (can be used from midnight-midday). Also, no setup, shipping & handling costs + free antenna worth $119 (if
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