KT Internet Essence 1G vs LG U+ Nugget 1 Giga (LG유플러스 너겟 1기가) comparison

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Item	KT Internet Essence 1GVisit site	LG U+ Nugget 1 Giga (LG유플러스 너겟 1기가)Visit site
Starting price	≈$24.85 (₩33,000)Official price	Check siteOfficial price
Product type	Internet only	Internet only
Speed	1,000Mbps	1,000Mbps
Bundle discount	Extra discount possible with a mobile bundle Amount not confirmed on the official page	Shown as ₩29,700/mo with a phone bundle (1-year contract basis)
Router rental fee	₩1,100 to ₩2,200/mo on a 3-year contract (by model) / ₩7,150 to ₩8,800/mo on a 1-year contract	Amount not confirmed on the official page
Installation fee	Internet dispatch fee ₩36,000 (weekday daytime) / ₩45,000 on weekends, public holidays and at night	Amount not confirmed on the official page
Good for	Households that stay 3 years or more at one home and want plenty of speed	Households that want 1G on a 1-year contract
Type	Internet and IPTV plans	Internet and IPTV plans
Company	KT, South Korea	LG U+, South Korea
Plans
Pros	1G speed at ₩33,000/mo on a 3-year contract	A 1-year contract, so the commitment is relatively small
Cons	The price rises a lot with shorter contracts (1 year ₩48,950) The 3-year amount differs, ₩33,000 in the price table and ₩38,500 in the product description, so it needs checking	The 3-year/no-contract prices could not be confirmed, so the contract basis differs from other carriers

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Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,327.84 (2026-10-20). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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