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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.

Compare different broadband social tariffs available in the UK.

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.

Author: Max Beckett | Last updated: 23rd April 2024

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

These contracts offer you 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 contract 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, with only a few broadband providers offering them as standard. So you’d have to make sure a provider that supports this contact length is available to your home before you set your heart on it.

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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

Our broadband expert says

“One-month (or 30-day) broadband deals are a fantastic option if you only need broadband for a short period. For example, if you're renting and your current 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 it 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 month out of contract on your current one.”

Max Beckett, Broadband Expert

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:

1
Copper ADSL
2
Part-fibre broadband
3
Full fibre
4
Virgin Media cable broadband
5
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 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 has a no contract option for most of its broadband deals, but not on its two fastest connections M500 and Gig1. That means you’ll have to choose between the following products if you want a monthly rolling tariff:

M125	132Mbps
M250	264Mbps
M350	362Mbps

However, it will cost a lot to use its no contract service. Not only does it come with a £35 setup fee, but you’ll have to pay a £45 rolling contract fee upfront in order to use it. Adding this onto the higher monthly prices too, 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 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:

Brilliant Broadband	11Mbps
Fab Fibre	36Mbps
Super Fibre	63Mbps

Plusnet

Plusnet only has one no contract broadband deal, and it’s for the provider’s slowest package, Unlimited Broadband.

This is a copper ADSL broadband connection with average internet speeds of 10Mbps, so it may not be fit for purpose for anyone used to fibre broadband. And while it’s also Plusnet’s cheapest deal, the monthly prices of its faster part-fibre packages are only marginally higher, and likely worth the extra amount per month.

Unlimited Broadband

10Mbps

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.

50Mb Fibre Broadband	57Mbps
150Mb Fibre Broadband	158Mbps
1Gb Fibre Broadband	900Mbps

Cuckoo

Another full fibre provider, Cuckoo also prides itself on flexible contracts and no mid-contract price increases.

Its monthly prices and setup costs are usually higher than Hyperoptic for no contract broadband deals, but it has great ultrafast internet speeds and flexible contract terms that make things easier for you if you’re seeking a short-term connection.

Really Fast Broadband	100Mbps
Eggceptional Broadband	900Mbps

Should I get no contract broadband?

You should seriously consider no contract broadband if you only need a broadband connection for a few months. Despite their higher monthly (and upfront) prices, your total cost will 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.

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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 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 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 tariff if one 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?

Six-month broadband contracts are unfortunately very rare - so much so that there currently isn’t any notable broadband provider that offers them.

If you want broadband for six months, your best bet would 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, because you’re always free to cancel or switch providers when you’re on a no contract deal. If you wanted to cancel during a 1-2 year contract, you’d have to pay off the remaining months in exit charges.

Plus, if you switch to another provider that uses the same broadband network - such as from NOW Broadband to BT or Sky, which all use the Openreach network - you won’t even need to contact NOW to cancel your contract. Your new provider will do that work for you.

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No contract broadband FAQs

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.

Which no contract broadband provider is fastest?

There’s not a single ‘fastest’ no contract provider, but the fastest ones you’ll come across are likely either full fibre providers like Hyperoptic and Cuckoo, or Virgin Media. All of these providers can supply ultrafast broadband speeds starting at 100Mbps, and reaching all the way up to an extremely fast 1Gbps.