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Is no contract broadband expensive?

No contract broadband tends to come with higher monthly prices. Usually, the shorter the commitment, the more you might be expected to pay because of the extra flexibility you get.

However, if you qualify for a broadband social tariff, you should be able to get no contract broadband from any of the big UK providers at a much cheaper rate.

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Which providers offer no contract broadband?

Well-known brands like Virgin Media, NOW and Three offer 30-day rolling contract options if you contact them directly, but monthly prices may be quite high.

Alternative providers like Hyperoptic and Community Fibre tend to offer more reasonably priced no contract deals, but their availability is a bit more limited.

Learn more about alternative broadband providers and how they compare to the big brands.

Broadband without a contract - sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? Well, it might be more available than you’d think, as many providers now offer their broadband services on a 30-day or ‘no contract’ basis.

These no contract broadband deals offer heaps of flexibility, which is perfect if you’re renting short term or only need a connection for a few months. But that flexibility comes at a higher monthly price, which may set you back a bit more each month than a longer contract would.

Find out all you need to know about no contract broadband deals.

What is no contract broadband?

‘No contract’ is a popular way of describing 30-day, or monthly rolling contracts. These three phrases are all used to mean the same thing - a contract that resets every month - which means you only need to give 30 days’ notice to cancel it.

This type of rolling contract broadband gives you more flexibility than any other as you can keep it for as long (or as short) as you’d like. And if you’d like to cancel it or switch elsewhere, you won’t be charged any exit fees because you haven’t committed to a 1- or 2-year-long agreement.

However, there is usually a catch with this contract length: the monthly price. These tariffs often charge a lot more per month than longer contracts do. So they’re normally best suited to people who only need a connection for a short period of time - or those who are happy to pay a premium price for the short-term flexibility.

Another thing to keep in mind is that 30-day contracts are less common than longer contracts, and only a few broadband providers offer them as standard. So you’d have to make sure a provider that supports no contract internet is available to your home before you set your heart on it.

What are the pros and cons of one-month broadband deals?

No contract and 30-day broadband deals are very useful for anyone looking to get a short-term broadband connection. But there are some things to consider before you start seeking them out.

Pros

Great for short-term renters or those who don’t want to commit to a 1-2 year contract
No early exit fees & 30-day notice period to cancel
Not locked into mid-contract price increases

Cons

High monthly prices and an expensive upfront cost
Low availability & choice compared to longer contracts

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Our broadband expert says

“One-month (or 30-day) broadband deals are a fantastic option if you only need broadband for a short period. Especially if you're renting and your current broadband contract has finished, but you only have a few months until your tenancy is due to end.

However, due to their higher monthly prices, they start to become less financially viable the longer you stay on them. So it's worth comparing the total cost you could be expected to pay if you select a 30-day deal versus spending a few months out of contract on your current one.”

Max Beckett, Broadband Expert

Should I get short term, no contract broadband?

You should seriously consider no contract broadband if you only need a broadband connection for a few months. This kind of no contract internet is ideal for students in temporary housing, people planning to move house, or for anyone who’s not sure what their housing situation will be likein the short term.

You’ll have to decide whether a no contract broadband deal is worth it for the flexibility it provides. Despite their higher monthly (and upfront) prices, your total cost would still likely be a lot lower than taking out a 1-2 year contract and paying early exit fees when you need to cancel it.

For example, if you’re renting somewhere for a maximum of about nine months, you will likely be financially better off by choosing a monthly rolling, no contract deal. Longer contracts are available for lower prices, but you’d have to make sure their early exit fees are cheaper than the upfront cost you’ll need to pay for a no contract tariff.

However, if you’re planning on using your broadband for longer than this, it may make sense to choose a longer, fixed contract of 12, 18 or 24 months. And even though these usually come with mid-contract price rises, the overall cost would likely still be lower than a monthly rolling agreement.

Otherwise, you’d have to be comfortable paying a premium price for an extended period of time. But if you think the flexibility of a no contract deal is worth the money, you can obviously feel free to continue with the handy 30-day notice period.

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What types of broadband can you get on a monthly rolling tariff?

You can get almost all types of broadband - in particular fibre-optic and mobile broadband - on a no contract or monthly rolling plan.

That includes all of the following types of connection:

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Copper ADSL
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Part-fibre broadband
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Full fibre
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Virgin Media cable broadband
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4G or 5G mobile broadband

Not every provider offers this type of contract, so you may find that your options are slightly limited when it comes to browsing different deals. Longer contracts of 18 and 24 months are a lot more popular in general.

However, this is mainly down to what types of tariff the provider has available - contract lengths aren’t usually determined by the type of broadband connection.

Which broadband providers offer no contract broadband deals?

A few providers offer their broadband service on a no contract or monthly rolling contract basis. Some offer it as standard alongside their longer contracts, whereas others will only let you move onto one if you reach out to them directly.

Virgin Media

Virgin Media offers a no-contract option for most of its broadband deals but not on its two fastest connections, M500 and Gig1. If you want a monthly rolling tariff, you’ll have to choose either its M125 or M350 products.

However, using its no-contract internet service will cost a lot. Not only does it come with a £35 setup fee, but you’ll also have to pay a £45 rolling contract fee up front. Adding this to the higher monthly prices, this option comes at a huge premium.

NOW Broadband

NOW Broadband offers a no contract option with its deals at no extra monthly cost, but it has a more expensive £60 activation fee that you’ll need to pay upfront beforehand.

This still makes NOW’s no contract wifi option far cheaper than Virgin Media’s, especially when you consider how low its monthly prices are in general. But you won’t get access to the ultrafast fibre broadband speeds available with Virgin.

NOW Broadband products available on a no contract tariff include its Brilliant Broadband, Fab Fibre and Super Fibre products.

Hyperoptic

Full fibre broadband provider Hyperoptic offers its packages at a range of different contract options, including one-month (no contract), 12-month and 24-month.

All of its broadband deals are available at all of these contract lengths, which gives you maximum flexibility - provided you can get its broadband service at your home. Hyperoptic also doesn’t charge any mid-contract price increases during your term with it.

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What other contract lengths are available?

The most popular contract lengths on offer from broadband providers are 12, 18 or 24 months long.

They’re referred to as ‘fixed term’ contracts because you’ve agreed to pay a certain amount each month for a specific length of time. After that term ends, your price may increase, but you’re also free to re-contract or switch to another provider at just 30-days notice.

Most people are probably better suited to one of these contracts over a 30-day rolling deal. They’re a lot cheaper, and they’re potentially a more stable option if you own your own home or your rental contract is longer than a year.

Of course, you could still choose a no-contract broadband tariff if any of the above applies to you - it will just be a much more expensive service to keep rolling on for years on end.

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Can I get a 6 month broadband contract?

Unfortunately, six-month broadband contracts are very rare - so much so that no notable broadband provider currently offers them.

If you want broadband for six months, your best bet would likely be to choose a no contract (or monthly rolling) broadband deal. You could stay with that provider for five months, and then give 30 days' notice to cancel or switch elsewhere so your contract will end at the time you’d like.

How do I end my 30-day broadband contract?

That’s the easiest part - all you need to do is get in touch with your provider and ask them to cancel your contract.

You still need to give 30 days’ notice, but you won’t have to pay any early exit fees - you’re always free to cancel or switch providers when you’re on a no contract internet deal. If you wanted to cancel during a 1-2 year contract, you would have to pay off any exit charges.

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No contract broadband FAQs

What does 'rolling contract' mean?

Put simply, a rolling contract continues until either the customer (or the provider) gives notice to end it, usually within a 30-day notice period.

It means you won’t be tied down by a fixed term contract. You also won’t be charged any cancellation fees. However, rolling contract broadband agreements tend to be more expensive per month.

Can I get temporary broadband?

Yes. Temporary broadband, also known as no contract broadband or monthly rolling broadband, can be cancelled at just one month’s notice.

It’s not the most common contract type out there - 12, 18 and 24 months are more readily available from most broadband providers. So make sure to check your postcode (or the postcode of the property you need broadband for) to see if 30-day deals are available to you.

Are there hidden costs with no contract broadband?

No contract broadband deals are more expensive, and they come with higher monthly prices and upfront costs than longer contracts.

However, they do not come with any mid-contract price increases, like 1-2 year fixed terms do. That’s because the contract renews each month, so there’s no lengthy period you will be locked into the provider.

Which no contract broadband provider is cheapest?

NOW Broadband is one of the cheapest no contract broadband providers available.

Just make sure to select the ‘30-day’ option when you’re signing up on its site. While its 30-day contracts also come with a high upfront cost, the monthly price is the same as if you had a one-year deal with the provider. So the charges for having a no contract deal are lower than what other providers charge.

However, make sure to compare a range of 30-day deals from different providers to see if another offers more of what you need.

Do I have to pay line rental for a no contract broadband deal?

You aren't required to pay separate line rental charges for broadband anymore, as the cost the provider incurs for any use of cables is just part of the overall monthly cost you'll be charged.

No-contract deals can be more expensive, but this is mostly because of the flexibility they offer rather than the technology they use.

Is a no contract deal a good idea for home movers?

No contract broadband deals can be a good idea if you know you’re leaving your current property within the next 12 months.

This is because it’s not always guaranteed that your current provider will be available at your new property. For some people, paying a little extra per month for no contract Wi-Fi is worth avoiding those annoying cancellation fees.

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