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Ofcom, the telecommunications watchdog, has taken the responsibility of introducing the students to broadband packages that may suit them. A large number of students leave home to go to college in the beginning of every academic year, and most of them prefer studying online rather than being in the library all the time. Thus, Ofcom has prepared an article to provide guidance to students regarding the broadband packages they can use.

The article has been put up on the Ofcom website, and it provides suggestions to students regarding the most appropriate internet connection. It also explains the difference between fixed line and mobile broadband and the advantages and disadvantages of both.

The article explains the pros and cons of fixed Contracts or Pay As You Go schemes (click for laptops on contract info). It also suggests that if the user wants to download huge chunks of data or very large files such as movies or music, and is sharing a house with friends, it is better for him to split the cost of broadband connection among all his housemates. This is a cheaper and easier alternative than all the housemates having to pay for separate connections, claims the article.

Many service providers have been trying to attract students in a similar fashion. BE Broadband has recently introduced a shorter 9-month contract for broadband that students can enter into on its already existing Unlimited and Pro packages. This offer is open until the middle of October. It is intended to attract students, though home users can also use it.