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.

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, db.x1.large.2.ha | 2 vCPUs | 4 GB (Dedicated)) it is critical that the reserved package matches.

Reserved packages are a purely billing instrument. This means if you reserve a new service, it is not created for you in the console.

Example calculation

To highlight the reduced costs when booking a reserved package, we will highlight the different prices for db.x1.large.2.ha | 2 vCPUs | 4 GB (Dedicated)  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.

Duration	Price	Total (24 months)
As you go (monthly)	€194.20	€4,660.80
12 months (Reserved - Monthly)	€147.60	€3,542.40
12 months (Upfront Reserved)	€1,515.00	€3,030.00
24 months (Reserved - Monthly)	€135.94	€3,262.56
24 months (Upfront Reserved)	€2,157.00	€2,157.00

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.