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Pay As You Go Broadband

What is Pay As You Go broadband?

For many people, the thought of signing a hefty broadband contract that they could be tied to for at least 12, 18 or even 24 months is an off-putting one. This is particularly true of those who do not use broadband a lot, perhaps just to check their emails occasionally. If you're wary of lengthy contracts or paying over the odds for broadband you won't use very often, Pay As You Go broadband could be the answer.

What types are there?

There are two types of broadband you may find advertised as being Pay As You Go broadband. The first uses short-term (usually one or three months) rolling contracts and is favoured by those who do not want to be tied to a lengthy agreement. The second, which is Pay As You Go broadband in the truest sense, charges users according to how much they use the service.

How does it work?

Truly Pay As You Go broadband works in much the same way as the first dial-up internet connections used to, where users would pay a fee according to how long they were online for. The charge is calculated according to how long a user spends surfing the internet, sending and receiving emails, downloading music and movies and so on. With Pay As You Go broadband, you only pay for what you use.

Are there any drawbacks?

Paying by the minute means you can't leave your internet on or have constant/instant access to it, and there is the possibility that costs will spiral out of control if you're not careful. However, for some people, Pay As You Go broadband can be a great, cost-effective answer to contracts.

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