SK Broadband Giga 1G (SK브로드밴드 기가 1G) vs KT Internet Basic 500M + Genie TV Basic comparison
By starting price alone, SK Broadband Giga 1G (SK브로드밴드 기가 1G) is ₩4,040 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.
SK Broadband Giga 1G (SK브로드밴드 기가 1G) and KT Internet Basic 500M + Genie TV Basic compared side by side in Internet and IPTV.
SK Broadband Giga 1G (SK브로드밴드 기가 1G)
SK Broadband's 1Gbps internet product
What is good
- Router rental is waived on a 3-year contract
What could be better
- No-contract ₩55,000/mo, so the gap between contract and no contract is large
KT Internet Basic 500M + Genie TV Basic
500M internet combined with the cheapest plan, Genie TV Basic
What is good
- TV Basic is a low burden at ₩14,190 for 3 years
What could be better
- Number of channels unconfirmed
- Premium VOD needs a separate plan
At a glance
Highlighted rows are where they differ.
| Item | SK Broadband Giga 1G (SK브로드밴드 기가 1G)Visit site | KT Internet Basic 500M + Genie TV BasicVisit site |
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| Starting price | ≈$28.99 (₩38,500)Official price | ≈$32.04 (₩42,540)Official price |
| Product type | Internet only | Internet + TV |
| Speed | 1,000Mbps | 500Mbps |
| Monthly price without contract | 55,000 | - |
| Bundle discount | Shown as ₩25,300/mo with a 3-year contract mobile bundle |
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| Router rental fee | Waived on a 3-year contract / 2 years ₩1,100/mo / 1 year ₩2,200/mo / No contract ₩3,300/mo | ₩1,100 to ₩2,200/mo on a 3-year contract (by model) / Set-top box charged separately |
| Installation fee | Dispatch fee ₩36,300 (internet only) / 25% surcharge on weekday nights, weekends and public holidays | Internet + TV opened together ₩56,200 (weekday daytime) / ₩71,250 on weekends or at night |
| Good for | Households on a 3-year contract that can bundle with SK mobile | Households that watch only basic channels |
| Type | Internet and IPTV plans | Internet and IPTV plans |
| Company | SK Broadband, South Korea | KT, South Korea |
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Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.
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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