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With all this talk of doom and gloom, the re-intorduction of college fees and general disaster all over the country, O2 have come up with a new deal to help the hard pressed students.

From today, Telefónica O2 and HEAnet have introduced an deal for students, that by signing into 12 month contract, they get a much reduced rate for their mobile broadband. The normal price for O2 mobile broadband is €19.99, but with this offer, students can avail of their broadband at the special price of €9.99. There is a limit of 10GB data allowance, which is more than enough for day long Facebooking activities!

There is also another deal which is a rolling contract, giving students more options if they wish to cancel the contract and not encour any termination fees. This offers costs a little more, at €12.99 and download limit of up to 5GB data allowance.

For both offers, the actual modem will cost €19.99.

This is a clever move by O2. Mobile broadband is ideal for students living away from home. By giving them this rate, O2 are obviously hoping to try and get these as potential longterm customers.

But for students, are they would are about is updating their Facebook accounts and saving that €10 for other expenses!

“We understand the financial pressures students are under and this is especially relevant in the current economic climate,

“Education and better broadband services are both vital for Ireland’s economic growth and we are delighted to be working with HEAnet to make this offer available. We are confident it will prove extremely popular with students.” David Hodgers, Head of Products & Services, Telefónica O2 Ireland.

O2 appear to be going around college to offer this deal to student directly, with a list of colleges and dates available on campus.ie.

You will need to bring

• Photo ID in the form of a valid 09/10 student card from one of the participating institutions
• Proof of address in the form of a utility bill or letter from the CAO or institution
• Bank details or credit laser card for direct debit payment
• Proof of date of birth

Via : SiliconRepublic

O2 have launched a TV service for their customers. While this will only work for a small number of the handsets they range, it is a very attractive feature. It allows you to keep in the know with RTE or Sky News but also entertained with The Cartoon Network or Sky Sports!

It is broken down into two options, each option has different channels for you to chose from. It is an excellent way to keep yourself busy during lunch, on the train or even if you are hiding from the boss in work!

O2 Lifestyle Pack

RTE News Now - Live RTE bulletins which include the the news at 1pm, 6pm and 9pm and also Primetime.

Cartoon Network - Updated daily but on a 2 hour loop

CNN - Live

Blueroom - Meet the stars backstage from The O2 (not really though!)

Travel Channel - Updated monthly and on a loop

BBC World News - Live

Boomerang - 2 hour loop updated daily

Sky Sports & News Pack

Sky Sports 1, 2 & 3 - Live

Sky Sports Xtra - Live

Sky Sports News - Live

At The Races - Live

How it works

A €1 charge lets you watch all the channels for a 24hour period. While you can get a 30 days pass, with a €5 per month for the O2 Lifestyle pack, OR €6 per month the Sky Sports & News pack.

Txt TV to 50202 and away you go…after they send you links!

Click here for a list of compatible handsets

One of RIM’s latest offerings is now available on O2. The Blackberry Curve 8900 was released onto the Irish market yesterday in O2 stores nationwide. Boasting such interesting facts such as being the slimest Blackberry on the market, a big screen and large memory.

For a small and compact handset, it can still punch above its’ weight, with 256MB memory with a hot swappable MicroSD expandable memory slot, a 2.4-inch HVGA high-resolution screen and also a full QWERTY keyboard.

Unlike the main Blackberry on Vodafone’s range (Blackberry Storm), the Curve comes with no Wi-Fi which is a sham. However, as a Smartphone, it does what it is meant to do, its smart! While also small and light, you don’t have to carry around a block in your pocket to stay in touch with the outside world.