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    Flex 30 vs fixed-term broadband · Clear guide

    Rolling vs Fixed Broadband, Compared

    Should you take a 30-day rolling plan or lock in for 24 months? Here's the trade-off in plain English — with OCCTA's Flex 30 and Price Lock 24 as the case studies.

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    01At a glance

    The trade-off at a glance

    FeatureRolling (Flex 30)Fixed (Price Lock 24)
    Minimum term30 days12 / 18 / 24 months
    Ending the serviceNo remaining-month ETF; network charge may apply where validETF may apply during minimum term; network charge may also apply where valid
    Scheduled price risesNo scheduled CPI/RPI rise on OCCTA Flex 30OCCTA Price Lock 24 has no scheduled CPI/RPI rise
    Price certaintyMonth by monthLocked for term (OCCTA Price Lock 24)
    Best forRenters, students, short lets, moversLong-term homes wanting the lowest headline price
    Typical starting priceFrom £37.99/mo (OCCTA Flex 30)From £34.99/mo (OCCTA Price Lock 24)
    02Pros and cons

    Rolling — Flex 30

    • Cancel any time after the 30-day notice period
    • No remaining-month ETF on Flex 30
    • No mid-contract price hikes with OCCTA Flex 30
    • Ideal for renters, students and short-term lets
    • Historically a small premium vs the cheapest 24-month deals (not with OCCTA)
    • Fewer new-customer 'introductory' discounts

    Fixed — Price Lock 24

    • Lowest headline monthly price on long terms
    • Price predictability if the provider offers a genuine price lock
    • Simple 'set and forget' if you're not moving
    • A fixed-term ETF may apply if you leave during the minimum term; the exact method is in your agreement
    • Some tariffs include a scheduled pounds-and-pence price change; check the current disclosure before signing
    • Identity, credit and eligibility checks vary by provider, product and ordering process
    03Decide

    Which should you pick?

    See Flex 30See Price Lock 24

    Pick Flex 30 if you're renting, moving in the next year, or simply don't want to be told what your April price rise is going to be. You get a 30-day rolling option where available, normally with 30 days’ notice and no remaining-month ETF. Separately valid network charges may apply.

    Pick Price Lock 24 if you're settled and want the reassurance of a locked monthly price for two years — with no CPI or RPI mid-contract hikes.

    Network technology, router options, setup and availability depend on the address and selected service. The Contract Summary shows the customer-specific details before acceptance.

    04Questions

    FAQs

    OCCTA Flex 30 is a 30-day rolling broadband option with no fixed minimum term where eligible. Normal notice is 30 days. There is no remaining-month ETF, but a separately valid network cease or migration charge may apply where lawful, incurred and disclosed.

    OCCTA Flex 30 starts at the current headline price shown on the broadband page and Price Lock 24 normally has a lower headline monthly price for the same public speed band. Final pricing depends on address, supplier product, setup and router choices.

    Pick Price Lock 24 if a 24-month minimum term suits you and you value the absence of a scheduled CPI-, RPI-, inflation-linked or percentage-based rise under contract version 2026.10.1. Pick Flex 30 if you value a rolling option with no fixed minimum term where eligible.

    Yes. The contract term does not by itself determine the physical access line. Technology, available speeds, router requirements and supplier product depend on the address and are confirmed before acceptance.

    OCCTA contract version 2026.10.1 does not apply scheduled CPI-, RPI-, inflation-linked or percentage-based rises to residential broadband. If a later contract change gives you a right to leave without penalty, we will give the required notice and explain that right. Separately valid network charges may still apply where lawful.

    After Price Lock 24 ends, the service continues on a 30-day rolling basis unless you expressly agree another fixed term. Any internal plan change is handled by OCCTA; One Touch Switch applies when switching provider where the rules apply.