Electric Kiwi
Sweet Lite
FibreUp to 100 MbpsNo fixed minimum term
Monthly price
$69/month
Availability, setup, equipment, notice periods and other provider conditions may apply.
CompareWise Broadband Guide · 2026
No contract broadband in NZcompare open-term plans.
Looking for broadband without a long fixed commitment? Compare current open-term Fibre and Wireless broadband plans, then consider price, speed, equipment and provider conditions before choosing.
✓No fixed minimum term
✓Fibre & Wireless
✓Current catalogue plans
Current open-term broadband plans
Compare no-contract broadband plans in NZ
These broadband plans are currently available on an open-term basis with no fixed minimum contract period. This gives you more flexibility to change or leave your plan, although provider notice periods and other conditions may still apply.
Open-term
Electric Kiwi
Sweet Fibre
FibreUp to 500 MbpsNo fixed minimum term
Monthly price
$89/month
Availability, setup, equipment, notice periods and other provider conditions may apply.
Electric Kiwi
Sweet As Fibre
FibreUp to 1 GbpsNo fixed minimum term
Monthly price
$104/month
Availability, setup, equipment, notice periods and other provider conditions may apply.
Mercury
Wireless 120GB
4G WirelessUp to 58 MbpsNo fixed minimum term
Monthly price
$69/month
Availability, setup, equipment, notice periods and other provider conditions may apply.
Mercury
FibreLite
FibreUp to 106 MbpsNo fixed minimum term
Monthly price
$70/month
Availability, setup, equipment, notice periods and other provider conditions may apply.
Mercury
Wireless 300GB
4G WirelessUp to 58 MbpsNo fixed minimum term
Monthly price
$74/month
Availability, setup, equipment, notice periods and other provider conditions may apply.
Mercury
Wireless 1000GB
4G WirelessUp to 58 MbpsNo fixed minimum term
Monthly price
$79/month
Availability, setup, equipment, notice periods and other provider conditions may apply.
Mercury
FibreClassic
FibreUp to 508 MbpsNo fixed minimum term
Monthly price
$99/month
Availability, setup, equipment, notice periods and other provider conditions may apply.
Mercury
FibreMax
FibreUp to 864 MbpsNo fixed minimum term
Monthly price
$115/month
Availability, setup, equipment, notice periods and other provider conditions may apply.
One NZ
Fibre Starter
FibreUp to 100 MbpsNo fixed minimum term
Monthly price
$70/month
Availability, setup, equipment, notice periods and other provider conditions may apply.
One NZ
Fibre Everyday
FibreUp to 500 MbpsNo fixed minimum term
Monthly price
$101/month
Availability, setup, equipment, notice periods and other provider conditions may apply.
One NZ
Fibre Max
FibreUp to 1 GbpsNo fixed minimum term
Monthly price
$116/month
Availability, setup, equipment, notice periods and other provider conditions may apply.
What does open-term mean? It means the plan is recorded without a fixed minimum contract period. It does not mean there are no provider terms, notice requirements, setup costs or equipment conditions.
What does “no contract” actually mean?
No fixed term is a better way to think about it
In NZ broadband, terms such as open-term, no fixed-term and no-contract generally describe broadband without a long minimum service commitment.
You still have an agreement with the provider. The important difference is that you are not committing to a fixed minimum service period such as 12 or 24 months.
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No long fixed term
The plan does not have a long fixed minimum service period.
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More flexibility
Useful when your future broadband needs may change.
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Terms still apply
Setup, equipment, notice and other conditions can still apply.
Compare flexibility properly
Six things to check before choosing open-term broadband
Contract length is only one part of a broadband plan. These details help show whether the flexible option is actually the better fit.
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01Open-term flexibility
No-contract broadband is commonly offered on an open-term or month-to-month basis rather than locking you into a 12 or 24-month minimum term.
Keep your options open
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02Upfront costs
Flexibility can come with connection, modem, delivery or setup costs. Compare what you pay at the beginning as well as the monthly price.
Check the starting cost
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03Modem conditions
A flexible plan may involve BYO equipment, modem rental or an outright purchase. Make sure the modem arrangement works for you before joining.
Know the equipment
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04Notice periods
Open-term does not necessarily mean instant cancellation. Providers can still require notice before the service ends, so check the applicable terms.
Read the exit process
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05Fibre or Wireless
Contract flexibility is only one part of the decision. Compare the connection type available at your address and whether it suits your household.
Connection still matters
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06Overall value
A fixed-term promotion can sometimes offer stronger upfront value, while open-term can offer more freedom. Compare the total trade-off rather than assuming either is always better.
Compare value + freedom
Who benefits from flexibility?
Open-term broadband can make sense when life is less predictable
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Renters
Useful when you are unsure how long you will stay at the same property and do not want a long minimum commitment.
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People likely to move
Flexibility can be valuable when a house move, job change or relocation may happen before a fixed broadband term would end.
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Shorter-term households
Students, temporary households and people between longer-term living arrangements may value month-to-month flexibility.
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People who value choice
An open-term plan can make it easier to reconsider your provider or plan later, subject to notice, equipment and account conditions.
Open-term vs fixed-term broadband
Which contract type is better?
Neither option is automatically better. The right choice depends on how much you value flexibility compared with promotions, equipment offers and other benefits that may come with a fixed commitment.
Prioritise flexibility when…
✓ You may move before a long fixed term would end.
✓ You value being able to reconsider your provider sooner.
✓ You are comfortable comparing any upfront costs.
✓ The plan still suits your speed and usage needs.
Consider a fixed term when…
✓ You expect to stay with the service for the full term.
✓ A promotion genuinely improves the total value.
✓ Included equipment or setup is valuable to you.
✓ You understand the early-exit conditions before joining.
CompareWise view
The best broadband contract is not automatically the shortest one. Choose the option that gives your household the right balance of flexibility, price, performance and overall value.
Don't forget the connection
Flexible terms do not make the wrong broadband connection right.
Before focusing on contract length, check what is available at your address and whether Fibre or Wireless broadband is the better match for your household.
Frequently asked questions
No-contract and open-term broadband in NZ
What does no-contract broadband mean in NZ?
No-contract broadband generally means there is no long fixed minimum service term such as 12 or 24 months. Providers may describe these plans as open-term, no fixed-term or month-to-month broadband. You still enter an agreement with the provider and normal provider conditions apply.
Is open-term broadband the same as no-contract broadband?
In common New Zealand broadband language, open-term usually means there is no long fixed minimum service term. It is often what people mean when they search for no-contract broadband.
Can I get month-to-month broadband in NZ?
Yes. Some New Zealand broadband plans operate without a long fixed minimum term. CompareWise lists plans as open-term on this page only when the catalogue records a zero-month fixed contract term.
Can I cancel open-term broadband at any time?
Open-term does not necessarily mean you can end the service instantly without conditions. Notice periods, modem arrangements, outstanding charges and other provider terms can still apply. Check the provider's current terms before joining or cancelling.
Does no-contract broadband mean there are no fees?
No. A flexible plan can still have connection charges, modem costs, delivery charges, non-standard installation costs or other provider-specific fees. No fixed term refers to the minimum service commitment, not every other condition.
Can I get no-contract Fibre broadband?
Yes. Open-term Fibre plans are available from some New Zealand providers. Availability still depends on your address and the provider's network and service conditions.
Can Wireless broadband be open-term?
Yes, some Wireless broadband plans can be open-term while others have fixed minimum terms. The connection technology does not determine the contract structure, so check the specific plan.
Is no-contract broadband cheaper?
Not necessarily. Open-term broadband provides flexibility, while fixed-term plans may include promotional pricing, subsidised equipment or other benefits. Compare monthly price, setup costs, equipment, promotions and flexibility together.
Broadband plan terms, setup charges, equipment arrangements, notice requirements, promotions and availability can change and vary by provider and address. CompareWise only identifies a plan as open-term on this page where the catalogue records no fixed minimum contract period. Check current provider conditions before joining.
Flexibility is one part of the decision
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