Sky and BT to offer nine-month broadband contracts for students
Following demands from Money Mail, Sky and BT now offer nine-month broadband contracts to students, who typically hold housing contracts for nine months at a time. Sky offers an unlimited service for £17.40 per month while BT's offer includes a fibre optic connection for £38.99 per month plus a £49 activation fee. Previously, only Virgin offered such contracts, charging between £34 and £47 per month and a £9.99 activation fee.

Students heading to university next month can pick from three broadband providers if they want a nine-month contract for their digs.

These deals are better as most student housing contracts last only nine months.

In the past, only Virgin offered these contracts, while others made students sign up to a standard 12 months.

Three broadband providers are offering nine-month contract for their digs.

Money Mail called for more providers to offer nine-month deals — and now Sky and BT have launched offers.

Sky’s unlimited student broadband costs £17.40 a month in line rental for nine months. The broadband is free, but it’s not fibre optic.

Fibre is a faster option and may suit larger student households that use many laptops and tablets at once.

BT’s student deal does include fibre, but is more expensive at £38.99 a month plus a £49 activation fee.

Virgin has three options — from £34 to £47 a month. All offer unlimited fibre broadband and cost £9.99 to activate.