Estimate your monthly Spectrum Mobile costs based on device payments and plan selections.
Unlimited
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD – Unlimited)
None
Netflix Included
Disney+ Bundle Included
Estimated Monthly Cost
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(Excludes taxes, fees, and potential overages on limited plans)
Understanding Your Spectrum Mobile Costs
Spectrum Mobile offers mobile phone service plans that can be bundled with your existing Spectrum internet service. This calculator helps you estimate your potential monthly expenses, taking into account the number of lines, device financing, and plan features.
Key Components of Your Bill:
Lines: Each active mobile line incurs a base cost depending on the plan chosen.
Device Payment: If you purchase a phone through Spectrum Mobile and finance it, you'll have a monthly payment for each device. This cost varies significantly by phone model and financing term.
Data Plans: Spectrum Mobile primarily offers unlimited data plans. The "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) option also provides unlimited data, often at a competitive price if you already own a compatible phone.
Included Perks: Certain plans may include subscriptions to services like Netflix or a Disney+ Bundle at no additional cost. These are factored into the overall value proposition of the plan.
Taxes and Fees: It's important to note that this calculator provides an estimate. Your final bill will include local and federal taxes, surcharges, and regulatory fees, which can add a noticeable amount to your total.
How the Calculator Works:
This calculator simplifies the estimation process:
Number of Lines: Multiplies the base per-line cost by the number of lines you have.
Device Financing: Adds the specified monthly device payment for each line.
Plan Base Cost: The cost is determined by the selected plan type. Currently, Spectrum Mobile focuses on unlimited data.
Perk Value: If a perk like Netflix or Disney+ is included, its estimated value is added to the plan's base cost, representing the savings compared to subscribing separately. (Note: This calculator uses placeholder values for perks).
Example Calculation:
Let's assume:
Number of Lines: 2
Monthly Device Payment Per Line: $25.00 (for two new phones)
Data Plan Type: Unlimited
Perks: Netflix Included
Calculation Breakdown:
Base Cost for 2 Unlimited Lines (Example): $45.00/line * 2 lines = $90.00
Remember to verify current pricing and specific plan details directly with Spectrum Mobile, as offers and base costs can change.
function calculateSpectrumCost() {
var numLines = parseFloat(document.getElementById("numLines").value);
var devicePaymentPerLine = parseFloat(document.getElementById("devicePaymentPerLine").value);
var planType = document.getElementById("planType").value;
var perks = document.getElementById("perks").value;
var baseCostPerLine = 0;
var perkValue = 0;
// Define base costs per line (these are illustrative and subject to change by Spectrum)
var baseCosts = {
"unlimited": 45.00, // Example cost for Unlimited plan
"byod": 35.00 // Example cost for BYOD Unlimited plan
};
// Define estimated value of included perks (these are illustrative)
var perkValues = {
"none": 0,
"netflix": 15.00, // Estimated monthly value of Netflix
"disney_plus": 13.00 // Estimated monthly value of Disney+
};
// Validate inputs
if (isNaN(numLines) || numLines < 1) {
alert("Please enter a valid number of lines (at least 1).");
return;
}
if (isNaN(devicePaymentPerLine) || devicePaymentPerLine < 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid monthly device payment (0 or greater).");
return;
}
// Get base cost for the selected plan type
if (baseCosts.hasOwnProperty(planType)) {
baseCostPerLine = baseCosts[planType];
} else {
// Default to unlimited if an unknown plan type is somehow selected
baseCostPerLine = baseCosts["unlimited"];
console.warn("Unknown plan type selected, defaulting to Unlimited.");
}
// Get perk value
if (perkValues.hasOwnProperty(perks)) {
perkValue = perkValues[perks];
} else {
perkValue = 0; // Default to 0 if perk is not recognized
}
// Calculate total device payment
var totalDevicePayment = numLines * devicePaymentPerLine;
// Calculate total base cost for all lines
var totalBaseCost = numLines * baseCostPerLine;
// Calculate the total estimated monthly cost
var totalMonthlyCost = totalBaseCost + totalDevicePayment + perkValue;
// Display the result
document.getElementById("result-value").textContent = "$" + totalMonthlyCost.toFixed(2);
}