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Thread #102154 Message #2070398
Posted By: The Fooles Troupe
06-Jun-07 - 09:11 PM
Thread Name: Tech: Uk wireless broadband
Subject: RE: Tech: Uk wireless broadband
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One thing that should not be overlooked with broadband packages is how much you can download before either your speed is restricted or you get charged for 'extra monthly bandwidth use'.
I have measured my thruput, and I use a minimum of 1Gb a month, just for mail, Mudcat, and other basic things. If I start getting music downloads, or much other stuff, I will need at least 3Gb - maybe up to 6 Gb if I start using Linux - as a 'new version' update could easily be 6 Gb.
A while ago I got an offer from Dodo - 70 Mb a month before extra charges - extra with most ISPs is usually charged at about 20 cents a megabyte!
I note for you a flyer from Optus -
"Broadband from just $19.95 a month" - with "up to 300 Mb downloads!" (other packages are far more expensive)
the "up to" fine print is interesting - it's really 100 Mb. Full stop.
The 'extra 200Mb' is a "YES Allowance" - only for use between 12 midnight and 12 noon daily - but you must be a 'bundled customer' - have your phone with them too! and remain within the 100 Mb normal allowance for the billed month - If you exceed the "YES allowance", usage counts towards the normal billed monthly data usage.
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Watch the fine print!