What Does Your Broadband Plan Really Cost?
Broadband plans are sold by monthly price and speed, but the real cost also depends on data, validity and one-time setup fees. This calculator converts any plan into a cost per day, per month and per year, and shows the cost per GB and per Mbps if you enter them. Add the setup fee to see your true monthly cost.
How to Use This Tool
- Enter the plan price and its validity in days (30 is filled in).
- Add the data limit and speed if you want cost per GB and per Mbps.
- Enter any setup or router fee and how many months you will stay.
- Click Calculate to see the full cost breakdown.
Formula Used
Cost Per Day = Plan Price ÷ Validity Days
Cost Per GB = Plan Price ÷ Data (GB)
Monthly Cost With Setup = Monthly Price + Setup Fee ÷ Months Used
Cost Per GB = Plan Price ÷ Data (GB)
Monthly Cost With Setup = Monthly Price + Setup Fee ÷ Months Used
Example: A ₹699 plan with 3,300 GB for 30 days costs ₹23.30 a day and about ₹0.21 per GB. With a ₹1,000 setup fee over 12 months, the real monthly cost is about ₹782.
Money-Saving Tips
- Check the fair-use limit. Speed usually drops after the data limit.
- A higher speed plan is not worth it if your devices cannot use it.
- Ask whether installation and router charges are refundable.
- Long-term plans often cost less per month but lock you in.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How do I check an unlimited plan?
Enter the data you actually use in a month. The cost per GB then shows what you pay for your own usage.
2. Why include the setup fee?
A one-time fee adds to the real cost, especially if you stay for only a few months.
3. Are taxes included?
Only if the price you enter includes them. Use the final amount on your bill.
Compare plans by the real cost, not only the headline price. You can also try our Mobile Recharge Validity Calculator to find your exact plan expiry date.