Pros and cons of 12 month broadband
Advantages of 12 month broadband
- A 12 month broadband contract doesn’t lock you in for too long. So, if full fibre becomes available in your area, or the deals seem a lot better a year later, you can take advantage of it.
- 12 months means you can leave sooner if your price goes up. In 2023, broadband prices rose by almost 15%, and they are likely to rise again in 2024.
Disadvantages of 12 month broadband
- 12 months is a relatively short broadband contract. If you know you won’t be moving anywhere soon, you may prefer to stay on the same plan for longer.
- It can be more expensive compared to longer contracts. If the lowest possible price is your priority, a 12 month deal might not be for you.
- There are fewer 12 month contracts around, which means you don’t have as much choice as you would with a longer contract. However, it is a legal requirement that all providers offer 12 month contracts, so you should be able to find one with any provider.
Can I leave the contract before the 12 months are over?
Which providers offer 12 month deals?
Community Fibre
Community Fibre offers full fibre broadband and claims to provide London’s fastest internet speeds. They offer a 60-day satisfaction guarantee during which you can leave with no cancellation fees.
Cuckoo
Another full fibre challenger broadband provider. 12-month contracts are available with speeds of both 100Mb and 900Mb.
If your preferred broadband provider doesn’t offer a 12 month contract, you can always try negotiating one over the phone or live chat with their sales team. They might not be able to help, but it doesn’t hurt to ask.
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