# Reserved Packages

All services on the Open Telekom Cloud (OTC) are paid as-you-go by default. These are pro-rated per minute. If you know the services are long-lasting, it is worth paying for Reserved Packages, which come in 12-24 month contracts. You can [book Reserved Packages in the eShop.](https://shop.t-systems.de/eshop/agb/en/public/config/createConfig/OTC_RESERV)

<p class="callout warning">Reserved Package booking through the OTC eShop has proven failure-prone. Please note you may need to plan for more time and getting service support (<service@open-telekom-cloud.com>).</p>

### Booking a Reserved Package

When booking a reserved package, you will have to go through the configurator to find the right service. If your service already exists (for example, `<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="ng-star-inserted" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="mr10 text-item g-height21 ng-star-inserted" id="" style="max-width: calc(100% - 75px); text-overflow: ellipsis; overflow: hidden; display: inline-block; white-space: nowrap;">db.x1.large.2.ha | 2 vCPUs | 4 GB (Dedicated)</span></span></span>`) it is critical that the reserved package matches.

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<p class="callout info">Reserved packages are a purely billing instrument. This means if you reserve a new service, it is not created for you in the console.</p>

### Example calculation

To highlight the reduced costs when booking a reserved package, we will highlight the different prices for `<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="ng-star-inserted" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="mr10 text-item g-height21 ng-star-inserted" id="" style="max-width: calc(100% - 75px); text-overflow: ellipsis; overflow: hidden; display: inline-block; white-space: nowrap;">db.x1.large.2.ha | 2 vCPUs | 4 GB (Dedicated)</span></span></span>` in the table below. All total prices are for 24 months, to make them comparable. "Reserved – Monthly" means the service is reserved for the duration of the contract, but still paid monthly. "Upfront Reserved" is a lump sum payment for the contract duration. The "As you go" price is determined using the [Open Telekom Cloud (OTC) Price Calculator](https://www.open-telekom-cloud.com/en/prices/price-calculator).

<table border="1" id="bkmrk-duration-price-total" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 178.8px;"><colgroup><col style="width: 33.3731%;"></col><col style="width: 33.3731%;"></col><col style="width: 33.3731%;"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 29.8px;"><td style="height: 29.8px;">Duration</td><td style="height: 29.8px;">Price</td><td style="height: 29.8px;">Total (24 months)</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.8px;"><td style="height: 29.8px;">As you go (monthly)</td><td style="height: 29.8px;">€194.20</td><td style="height: 29.8px;">€4,660.80</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.8px;"><td style="height: 29.8px;">12 months (Reserved - Monthly)</td><td style="height: 29.8px;">€147.60</td><td style="height: 29.8px;">€3,542.40</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.8px;"><td style="height: 29.8px;">12 months (Upfront Reserved)</td><td style="height: 29.8px;">€1,515.00</td><td style="height: 29.8px;">€3,030.00</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.8px;"><td style="height: 29.8px;">24 months (Reserved - Monthly)</td><td style="height: 29.8px;">€135.94</td><td style="height: 29.8px;">€3,262.56</td></tr><tr style="height: 29.8px;"><td style="height: 29.8px;">24 months (Upfront Reserved)</td><td style="height: 29.8px;">€2,157.00</td><td style="height: 29.8px;">€2,157.00

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The biggest difference is ~2 times more expensive, which means that you can save around 50% of costs just by reserving the service and paying up front. That is a massive cost saving. However, the downside is that you are less flexible – there is a balance to find in there. Not all services will have the same price development, so it is worth checking every time.