How can I monitor my broadband usage?

[Maydup]

I'm on a usage limit of 10gb per month which has always been fine for me, but these last 2 months I've gone over my limit and will now be charged.

Before I decide whether to upgrade can I monitor how much I'm using myself and see the peaks and troughs?

(Plain English answers please -I'm no techie! Thank you)

[ChuckFickens]

Check your ISPs website to see if they tell you how much you've used, most do.

[Maydup]

I've tried that Chuck but it says "Page not found"!! Sorry i should have mentioned that. I wondered if there was any other way?

[ChuckFickens]

What ISP is it?

And there are loads of programs that will monitor the usage if you have one device that uses your connection, but if you have more than one device connected to your connection (including things like phones) then they are pointless.

If your ISP website can't help you then your router might be the next best option, some of them will let you know how much bandwidth you've used.... so what's the make and model of router too?

[Maydup]

Its a BT home hub

[Maydup]

PS I only have the one device on the internet connection.

[ChuckFickens]

See the last post on this thread....
http://community.bt.c...e-monitor/td-p/501085

Otherwise have a read here.... keep in mind though that any program you install on your computer will only monitor the usage for that one computer, so if you have got other devices using your internet like I said, they are pointless.
http://www.techsuppor...load-upload-meter.htm

Also keep in mind that both upload and download count towards your usage, so you have to make sure you are adding them up.


I find it surprising that the BT usage monitor isn't working though.
http://bt.custhelp.co...nd-data-usage-monitor

[craft1948]

I have unlimited usage with BT, I was offered this without asking........

[slinky.kate]

trying to read this with the wrong glasses on,i thought it said'how to monitor my sausage'

[craft1948]

I like that slinky..................

[ChuckFickens]

Oh, and 10Gb really isn't much these days, I often use 60gig plus in a month.

[Maydup]

Thanks for your help, I'll have a look at the links and check the BT site again tomorrow.

I know 10gb isn't much but its usually enough for me. They charge £5 per month for every 5gb over and as far as i can see, that's cheaper than going up a package.

Craft - Unlimited access is quite a bit more expensive, so if you were offered this without asking its likely you've been put on the most expensive option.

[craft1948]

I don't know maidup, I pay £32.60 a month for up to 16Mb broadband with unlimited download, my line rental, and all calls except international and to mbiles.

[Maydup]

http://www.productsan...idZ60_T1&vendorid=Z60

Mines £23.75 (all calls free) and if I pay this extra £5 for another 5gb, its £28.75. The next level up is about the same as you with the anytime calls so I'm looking to see if I can monitor my usage and keep it to the £23.75 pm.

[bentaxle]

I'm with bt with option 1 same as you and there is a usage display in (My bt) and I couldn't find it at first but its there