Download limits
When it comes to choosing a broadband package, there are a lot of alternatives, all of which offer particular download limits, with Greenbee we offer 5GB. We will let you know if you are approaching this limit but should you go over each gigabyte will cost you £2.00.
It's important to understand which download limit will be right for you, before purchasing. Remember - many providers will offer 'unlimited' broadband, but always check first to see if you really need it. Unlimited broadband is a waste of money if you're only a 'recreational' user. See the table at the bottom for an explanation of how much you might use.
- A download limit relates to how much you are allowed to make use of your Internet connection. You can only download a certain amount of information via your Internet connection in accordance with where these limits are set.
- Download limits are measured in gigabytes (GB). The limit of how many gigabytes you can download per month is set by your broadband provider. This limit could be anywhere between 1GB and about 40GB.
- If you want to download as much as you like without the worry of reaching your limit you will need a broadband packages with unlimited downloads.
Finding the right download limit for you
There are two factors you need to consider when finding the correct download limit for you:
- the length of time you use the Internet
- the types of information you download
If you download lots of music and video files and generally use the internet a great deal, you are likely to need a large download limit. Some Internet Service Providers (or ISPs) limit the amount you can transfer in peak times but offer unlimited off-peak (evenings and weekends) transfers. From an ISPs point of view this is a really sensible idea, and as such will probably become more common in the future.
Download limits available with broadband
| TOTAL | 5GB a month |
| General web browsing | 125 hours a week |
| Sending/receiving photos (by email) | 125 per week |
| Downloading MP3s | 75 per week |
| Sending/receiving emails (no attachments) | 1000 per week |
| Watching videos | 75 minutes per week |
| Online gaming | 5 hours per week |
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