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One way to get heavily discounted broadband is if you are going to or are affiliated with a college. Usually the whole school is on their own network. Because this network services thousands of providers they can offer it at a big discount. There's probably also no set up fee since most of the dorms are ready to accept broadband. The other advantage is since you're on a school network you'll have easier access to school information like class schedules and grades. Some schools also offer free broadband access in their library. Though, the term free is used rather loosely here since you did have to shell out for tuition.