email + download limit

[pixi]

Hi All

We have broadband with a download limit, as email is included in this limit what I need to know is if I open up my inbox on my yahoo email address and delete the emails instead of opening them does it still count towards my download limit? Reason I ask is I get loads of emails from AB some days and most of the time I have already seen the answers and stuff so i just delete them without opening them. Thanks in advance

[Loosehead]

There will be a very small amount used but nothing like the size of the email you delete so delete all that junk without openning!

[bobjim1705]

If your yahoo account is an HTTP account, and you don't download it onto your computer (e.g. via outlook/outlook express) opening your emails won't contribute very much towards your download limit - at least no more than typical internet browsing.
On the other hand, if the emails come from a POP3 server and are then downloaded to computer, that will eat up a serious chunk of your limit.

[pixi]

I don't think they are downloaded to pc, I just open em on yahoo, but this week I have had over 250 emails just from AB.  I was getting very worried that my download limit would be reached before end of month.  I just can't keep my big mouth shut over on Chatterbank so its my own fault.  Thanks Loosehead and bobjim

[LeMarchand]

If you're worried about your limits, there are various apps (some free) that will keep an eye on your traffic. Search for "bandwidth monitor" or similar. The one I use (from http://www.lp23.com/ ) is good, but the version I have is an older version with functionality between the free and the "home" one.

[Shipstabber]

FYI pixi - if you change your email address in your profile to a made up one - you (obviously!) won't get any emails from AB.