What Is a Pro-Rata Charge?

What Is a Pro-Rata Charge?

A pro-rata charge appears on your bill when your plan changes partway through a billing period. It simply ensures you only pay for the days each plan was active — no overcharging, no missing days.

Why pro-rata charges happen

Ezi Broadband bills monthly in advance. When you upgrade or downgrade your plan mid-cycle, the system automatically adjusts your charges to reflect the exact dates of use.

Your bill will typically include:

  • A credit for the unused days on your previous plan
  • A charge for the new plan covering the days it was active during the current month
  • Your next month's access fee (billed in advance as usual)

Example

Let's say your plan changes from Basic to Starter on 15 October:

1–14 October (Basic plan): You'll receive a credit for the unused days on your previous plan.

15–31 October (Starter plan): You'll be charged a pro-rata amount for the days your new plan was active.

1–30 November (Starter plan): Your normal monthly fee is billed in advance as usual.

This ensures your billing stays fair and accurate, even when your plan changes mid-month.

You'll see the pro-rata adjustment clearly labelled on your invoice, often under "Credit Adjustment" or "Partial Month Charge."

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  3. Head over to the homepage of our help centre and submit a ticket.
  4. Email us at accounts@ezicom.com.au
  5. Call us on 132 EZI (132 394).
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