Broadband Speed vs Price Calculator
Our broadband speed vs price calculator works out cost per Mbps for different packages. For a 2-person household, 50-100Mbps is usually sufficient. Gigabit broadband makes sense for 5+ users or multiple 4K streams.
Broadband Speed vs Price Calculator
Work out the true cost per Mbps of your broadband deal and compare it to UK market averages. Find out if you're paying over the odds for your speed.
Enter your current monthly broadband package cost and the download speed you are quoted. The calculator derives cost per Mbps — a standardised measure for comparing value across different packages and providers. A package at £30 per month for 100 Mbps costs £0.30 per Mbps, while £45 per month for 900 Mbps costs only £0.05 per Mbps. Raw cost per Mbps favours ultrafast packages even if the absolute price is higher. Consider how much speed you actually need: streaming 4K video requires around 25 Mbps per stream; video conferencing uses 5-10 Mbps. Multiple simultaneous users multiply the required bandwidth. If your household needs are met comfortably at 100 Mbps, paying significantly more for 500 Mbps delivers no practical benefit.