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. The "As you go" price is determined using the Open Telekom Cloud (OTC) Price Calculator.

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. Not all services will have the same price development, so it is worth checking every time.