Hey everyone,

I have a contract with UPC for access to a fiber optic connection. In the contract it is stated that the amount of Internet data transferred is not measured and there are no limits on this issue. However, I would like to ask if this is actually the case? Can I download for example 100 TB per month without any problems? How does this work in practice?

  • fkn@lemmy.world
    6·
    2 years ago

    If they say unmetered they mean unmetered. You can check the fine print, for data reprioritizing rules.

    Ultimately if it’s unmetered, you can compute your maximum theoretical usage based on your actual speed. For example a 1gigbit port can transfer about 333TB each way.

    https://www.omnicalculator.com/other/data-transfer

    Edit: I see no language in UPS.ch around data limits so I imagine it’s truly unlimited.

  • Ziggurat@sh.itjust.works
    5·
    2 years ago

    Wait, is there place where capped data on landline internet are a thing ? That said, I would expect that if you use it “professionally” they’ll tell you to get a professional contract and not the cheap one ?

    • J_on_Lemmy@lemm.ee
      2·
      2 years ago

      My grandparents have a capped plan of like 60GB last time I was round there, I assume it’s some sorta ultra cheap plan given they don’t use it a whole bunch it makes sense for them. UK.

  • slazer2au@lemmy.world
    4·
    2 years ago

    I use to work for an ISP and while there are things like unlimited plans, there would also be an Acceptable Use Policy. Where if you are using your service at 100% 24 hours a day we can bill you higher or throttle your speed if it starts effecting other people’s service.

    Check with your ISP if they have an Acceptable Use Policy and what penilties you may face.

  • SirStumps@lemmy.world
    31·
    2 years ago

    I know Xfinity has a limit but I pay to have none. CenturyLink does not have a limit. So you may not have a limit. Google if your IP has a data cap.

    • account abandoned@lemmy.worldOP
      2·
      2 years ago

      Google if your IP has a data cap.

      I searched for this phrase and found several topics on forums, including reddit. One user wrote that he transfers about 15 TB a month and they don’t make any problems for him because of it.

  • Awwab@kbin.social
    2·
    2 years ago

    If it says it’s not data capped then it’s going to really just depend on what speed you can get up/down.

  • jeffw@lemmy.world
    27·
    2 years ago

    I think this is one of those “ask for forgiveness, not permission” things. Unless you have no other options for internet, I wouldn’t stress