Data at university

Lew200100 · Post by **Lew200100** » Tue Oct 02, 2018 9:24 pm

Please could any techno people advise on what the best way of getting data so I can use my lap top for watching you tube etc . The uni has blocked most streaming so you can only browse the net . Dongle deals seem quite expensive . Any advise please

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Tue Oct 02, 2018 9:43 pm

Would a Vpn not get around the issue.

Lew200100 · Post by **Lew200100** » Tue Oct 02, 2018 10:02 pm

Not sure if it would or not didn't want to go to the expense of buying a vpn and still have no internet for streaming plus not sure on what vpn to go for either if anyone could advise please

ClaretAndJew · Post by **ClaretAndJew** » Tue Oct 02, 2018 10:12 pm

Lew200100 wrote:Not sure if it would or not didn't want to go to the expense of buying a vpn and still have no internet for streaming plus not sure on what vpn to go for either if anyone could advise please

Are you using eduroam at university?

Alanstevensonsgloves · Post by **Alanstevensonsgloves** » Tue Oct 02, 2018 10:28 pm

On the rare occasion I've used a VPN I used tunnel bear but limited data for free.

Lew200100 · Post by **Lew200100** » Tue Oct 02, 2018 10:37 pm

Just checked it is eduroam

HieronymousBoschHobs · Post by **HieronymousBoschHobs** » Wed Oct 03, 2018 1:51 am

Depending on whether you get data through your phone contract, you could set up a mobile hotspot on your smartphone. Otherwise, it will probably have to be a VPN although I'd be careful when on the university network. Blocking youtube is harsh btw!

CharlieinNewMexico · Post by **CharlieinNewMexico** » Wed Oct 03, 2018 6:06 am

HieronymousBoschHobs wrote:Depending on whether you get data through your phone contract, you could set up a mobile hotspot on your smartphone. Otherwise, it will probably have to be a VPN although I'd be careful when on the university network. Blocking youtube is harsh btw!

I always find this kind of thing counterproductive. Yes you can **** your day away on YouTube but there's also Incredible knowledge to be gained from it.

Like when a manager sees me on my phone and thinks I'm texting but I'm really looking up the correct way to make a triple ristretto latte con panne with a Madagascar cinnamon topping.

TheOriginalLongsider · Post by **TheOriginalLongsider** » Wed Oct 03, 2018 10:04 am

Look at giffgaff they do data deals without any contract. Might be worth getting a cheap tablet that accepts a SIM card.

superdimitri · Post by **superdimitri** » Wed Oct 03, 2018 3:05 pm

I would not recommend using any mobile data for Youtube usage, you couldn't burn data any faster than watching online video.

Best option would be a VPN as already mentioned, you can trial different ones to see if they work as the university may well block certain ones if it already blocks Youtube.

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Wed Oct 03, 2018 3:39 pm

As someone who works in a Uni IT Dept, my advice is to go and speak nicely to the IT service desk and explain what you want to be able to to, and check whether they have any preferred VPN providers for you to utilise. Be nice to them, most IT support staff will assist if you're nice to them and if anyone knows how to circumvent eduroam on their connection it will be them.

bfccrazy · Post by **bfccrazy** » Wed Oct 03, 2018 11:00 pm

superdimitri wrote:I would not recommend using any mobile data for Youtube usage, you couldn't burn data any faster than watching online video.

Best option would be a VPN as already mentioned, you can trial different ones to see if they work as the university may well block certain ones if it already blocks Youtube.

£25 a month on giffgaff for unlimited minutes/texts/data (it does go a little slower after a certain amount but never had a problem) - it’s an expensive trade off but if someone didn’t mind switching sims then it’s a great deal without being tied into a contract.

mikeS · Post by **mikeS** » Thu Oct 04, 2018 3:33 pm

Most Unis are signed up to the Box Of Broadcasts service which should be available to students. Full terrestrial Freeeview service and recording and editing facils. It’s part of the BUFVC.

mikeS · Post by **mikeS** » Thu Oct 04, 2018 3:35 pm

BOBCan be found at
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superdimitri · Post by **superdimitri** » Thu Oct 04, 2018 8:42 pm

bfccrazy wrote:£25 a month on giffgaff for unlimited minutes/texts/data (it does go a little slower after a certain amount but never had a problem) - it’s an expensive trade off but if someone didn’t mind switching sims then it’s a great deal without being tied into a contract.

That's pretty steep considering you can get a VPN for next to nothing! But yeah, if you pay already some money for a phone maybe this is a good option.

bfccrazy · Post by **bfccrazy** » Thu Oct 04, 2018 8:54 pm

superdimitri wrote:That's pretty steep considering you can get a VPN for next to nothing! But yeah, if you pay already some money for a phone maybe this is a good option.

That’s how I meant it - if you don’t want to be tied into a contract and already pay 15/20 a month for your package then adding £5/10 and knowing you’ll never have the problem of being blocked or running out could suit people.

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