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Broadband is great, but what about the contracts? 12 months, 18 months, two years - it is no wonder that some people are put off by the long and seemingly never-ending financial agreements. However, there is an answer: no contract broadband.

What is no contract broadband?

Quite simply, no contract broadband offers those who are shy of locking themselves in to lengthy broadband contracts a way of enjoying broadband without having the financial commitment.

What is meant by 'no contract broadband' - is there really no contract?

'No contract broadband' often refers to two types of broadband package:

• pay as you go broadband
  
• broadband with short, rolling contracts
  Despite the misnomer presented by the second option, most people still refer to it as no contract broadband because there is no minimum long term financial commitment involved. These deals are ultra-flexible and can be cancelled at any time, usually with less than 30 days' notice.
  
  With pay as you go broadband, you only pay for how much you actually use the internet. This is a popular option for mobile broadband customers, who can buy 'surf time' top ups direct from their laptops. No contract broadband gives them the option to top up from around £2 a day up to around £20 for a month's worth of internet access.
  
  Are there any drawbacks?
  
  You may find with no contract broadband that the actual amount you pay works out slightly more than it would be if you had a contract. This is because the broadband providers charge slightly higher rates to cover the fact that they do not have you pinned down to a deal.
  
  However, the benefits of no contract broadband - like being able to switch to a better deal whenever you want - far outweigh the costs.

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