Internet, Mobile, TV & Streaming Cost Calculator
Add up internet, mobile, TV, IPTV, streaming, sports, equipment, and digital-service costs in one place.
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Internet, mobile, TV and streaming
Review internet, mobile, TV, IPTV, streaming, equipment rentals, sports packages, promo expiry, roaming and household screen services.
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Worksheets for this section
Cable TV vs Streaming Cost Worksheet
Compare the monthly cost of a cable/IPTV package with a streaming stack using your own numbers.
TV Channel Package Audit Checklist
Review base TV packages, theme packs, specialty channels, sports packages, rentals, and promo expiry dates.
Streaming Subscription Tracker
Track streaming and entertainment subscriptions by monthly cost, renewal date, profile sharing, and actual use.
Internet Speed Needs Worksheet
Estimate household speed needs by listing users, devices, video calls, streaming, gaming, backups, and work-from-home use.
Mobile Plan Usage Review Worksheet
Review mobile usage, plan cost, add-ons, overage patterns, and whether usage matches the plan you pay for.
Bundle Discount Reality Check Worksheet
Compare a bundle total with the separate service totals you enter.
Equipment Rental Fee Tracker
Track modem, router, Wi-Fi pod, set-top box, TV receiver, DVR, adapter, and other equipment rental fees.
Promo Price Expiry Tracker
Record promotional prices, discount end dates, regular prices, provider notices, and calendar reminders.
Home Internet Bill Review Worksheet
Break a home internet bill into base plan, equipment, add-ons, installation or activation items, taxes, and other charges.
Mobile Data Usage Cost Worksheet
Estimate mobile data cost patterns from your own usage and bill figures.
Roaming and Travel Add-On Review Checklist
Review roaming settings, travel passes, daily fees, caps, Wi-Fi calling questions, and confirmation messages before travel.
Sports and Specialty Channel Cost Worksheet
Track sports packages, specialty channels, theme packs, premium channels, and streaming sports add-ons.
Household Screen / Service Inventory Worksheet
List household screens, streaming devices, TV boxes, profiles, subscriptions, and who uses each service.
Household Subscription Cancellation Log
Track cancelled subscriptions, cancellation dates, confirmation numbers, final bill dates, and whether access continued after cancellation.
Returned Equipment Checklist
Track equipment that must be returned after cancelling or changing service, including serial numbers, dates, shipping labels, and receipts.
Guides
Plain-English reading
Internet Bills Explained
How home internet bills can include base service, equipment rentals, installation items, activation or modification items, taxes, discounts, credits, and renewal changes.
Mobile Phone Bills Explained
How mobile bills can include base plans, devices, data, roaming, add-ons, family lines, taxes, credits, and contract details.
Cable TV Bills Explained
How cable TV and IPTV bills can include base packages, theme packs, sports channels, specialty channels, boxes, remotes, rental fees, and promotions.
IPTV and Streaming Bills Explained
How IPTV and streaming costs can overlap with internet, TV packages, device subscriptions, sports services, and household viewing habits.
TV Channel Packages Explained
How channel packages, sports add-ons, specialty channels, bundles, set-top boxes, and promo periods can affect TV costs.
Bundles, Discounts, and Promo Pricing Explained
How bundled services and promotional prices can lower a bill temporarily while also making the true long-term cost harder to see.
Equipment Rental Fees Explained
How rented modems, routers, Wi-Fi pods, set-top boxes, TV receivers, DVRs, and accessories can add recurring cost to home services.
Cancellation Fees and Renewal Dates Explained
A cautious educational overview of cancellation dates, contract ends, promotional expiry, final bills, equipment returns, and current CRTC telecom-rule changes.