Broadband monthly limits

[Barquentine]

How do I work out what monthly limit for broadband would be acceptable? I haven't a clue how much I download. In fact does 'downloading' mean 'saving' or does it mean 'visiting/viewing' websites? I watch dozens and dozens of YouTube music videos for most of my time online as well as using GoogleEarth a lot besides many other websites. Would that be 2Gb or 200Gb? I've really no idea! Could anyone assist please? Many thanks.

[VillageVicar]

I�m very leery of broadband limits. I find there are so many offers available that are economical and don�t have those restrictions that I believe limits to be rather old-hat. However, even with �unlimited� downloading, there are �fair use� provisions to prevent individuals from abusing the right.

Watching Youtube involves downloading. Saving is what you do once you�ve downloaded something�typically.

May I suggest that you look at the following site and see whether there are any deals that might appeal to you more than a restricted agreement:

http://www.broadbandwatchdog.co.uk


i wish you well

Fr Bill

[Dassie]

You start "downloading" as soon as your browser reaches any website homepage. I would hazard a guess at 3Gb a month in your case.

[Buenchico]

Every bit of data that comes through your phone line (or cable service), to your PC, counts as 'downloading'. That includes viewing websites, playing online games,receiving e-mails, using messenger services (such as MSN), making internet phone calls, downloading software and using P2P software (such as Limewire).

BT have a handy calculator to help you calculate your likely broadband usage. (NB: Note that the calculator asks you to input information based upon your weekly usage but the total usage figure produced is on a 'per month' basis):
http://www2.bt.com/static/i/btretail/consumer/ broadbandusage/index.html

Chris

[priceyclause]

If your with Virgin ( formerly NTL/Telewest) then you do not have a download limit and will not be charged for excessive downloads.

However, if your found to be downloading excessive amounts during 'peak' times your download speed will be 'throttled' back.

http://www.thinkbroadband.com/news/3073-virgin -media-introduces-traffic-shaping-for-top-5-of -users.html

I'm constantly downloading stuff and haven't had a problem yet.

My friend how was with tiscali downloaded in excess of 500Mb everyday and he never had anything said to him.

To be honest, I wouldn't worry about it.