Getting out of long contracts

flatulantyounggoat

I have to say, I've just started looking at broadband deals and I'm quite frankly depressed. It's like haggling for petrol after telling the garage you've run out.

So I've just moved into a place that I don't want to stay more than the 6 month contract. All the deals are like 12 month / 18 month contracts!! Ridiculous, do ISP's all think there's no such thing as 6 month rental contracts? Should we have to pay through the nose because of that? No way and f*** them, what are the consequences of trying to terminate one of those long BB contract early??

ValiantSon

You have to pay the full cost of the contract, so if you leave after 6 months of a 12 month contract you have to pay the cost of the outstanding 6 months.

There are shorter deals available, but they are generally more expensive. You can compare them here: https://broadband.moneysavingexpert.com/?_ga=2.120580104.1000856561.1529005931-1118697181.1497394998

These companies are businesses who have to make money. They are not there to do you a favour.

[Deleted User]

Also https://www.broadbandgenie.co.uk/broadband/no-contract-broadband

AndyPK

terminate early and you have to pay the remaining months (or transfer to new address I think). So avoid virgin as their service isn't available everywhere.

I saw a 6 month deal only yesterday. But it was very expensive, so better going for 12 months in case you end up staying longer.

mije1983

flatulantyounggoat wrote: »

I have to say, I've just started looking at broadband deals and I'm quite frankly depressed. It's like haggling for petrol after telling the garage you've run out.

So I've just moved into a place that I don't want to stay more than the 6 month contract. All the deals are like 12 month / 18 month contracts!! Ridiculous, do ISP's all think there's no such thing as 6 month rental contracts? Should we have to pay through the nose because of that? No way and f*** them, what are the consequences of trying to terminate one of those long BB contract early??

If there was high demand for 6 month contracts, then more would exist. I would suggest that a lot of people intend on staying in a property for more than 6 months so you will be in the minority.

As said, rolling or short term contracts are around, just not as plentiful. And you will likely have to pay more than a 12/18 month one. That makes sense as they are businesses whos aim is to make money, not make your life easy.

Mobile broadband is also an option for the shorter term. Lot's of rolling contracts available in that market.


I'd suggest seeing someone if the lack of 6 month BB contracts makes you feel depressed and angry like this!

victor2

flatulantyounggoat wrote: »

I have to say, I've just started looking at broadband deals and I'm quite frankly depressed. It's like haggling for petrol after telling the garage you've run out.

So I've just moved into a place that I don't want to stay more than the 6 month contract. All the deals are like 12 month / 18 month contracts!! Ridiculous, do ISP's all think there's no such thing as 6 month rental contracts? Should we have to pay through the nose because of that? No way and f*** them, what are the consequences of trying to terminate one of those long BB contract early??

Will cost you a bit more, but why not consider a MiFi device, especially if you're in an area with a good 4G signal?
You can get them PAYG or monthly rolling contracts, and can take it with you when you move. For example Three offer a Huawei unit for £39 up front then £10 per month for 2GB data on a rolling monthly contract. No need to mess with landlines and installation, disconnection or terminating the contract when you move.

boliston

i'm with aaisp and they have always offered both 1 month and 6 month contracts without any further lock-in - they charge a setup fee for a 1 month term but no setup for 6 months - their standard fee is £25 per month for adsl or £35 per month for fibre and £10 for line rental (no obligation to take line rental from them)

boatman

Nowtv, SSE and Plusnet all do 1 month contracts.

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flatulantyounggoat wrote: »

what are the consequences of trying to terminate one of those long BB contract early??

The consequence will be that you will be charged an Early Termination of Contract (ETC) fee which is generally not much less than continuing your contract to the end of the minimum term. Not paying an ETC is just inviting a defaulted debt and, ultimately, a CCJ.

ETCs are currently the subject of scrutiny by the Regulator, but don't hold your breath hoping for a free escape.

If you only intend to stay in your current abode for less than six months, be sure not to sign any long term contract(s).

pmduk

Don't forget, the costs of installation and set-up for the provider are the same for a 1 month contract as they are for an 18 or 24 month contract, so you can expect them to be loaded upfront