In North America, using Xfinity for reference. I want to create both a home NAS and offline Wiki/media backup. Problem is to get the amount of data I need would blow through my plan and throttle my speed. I guess I could try and do it over a longer period or download just before the billing cycle renews so even if I go over it will reset. I would rather avoid these scenarios, the only other thing I can think of is using a cafe or library connection, that might be what I have to do. Any ideas on places to download massive amounts of data or ways to get around throttling? Thanks in advance.
leeching off a public wifi will be less reliable, probably significantly slower, and possibly subject to (unknown to you) use limits of their own.
pretty sure your provider has an unlimited option for a little more per-month. just upgrade to that for awhile, then go back to the capped plan when you’re no longer going over its limit.
if you need to stay within a provider’s monthly limit, just set ‘speed limits’ on your downloads so you won’t go over for a month, and also so you have some bandwidth, and quota, leftover for other online ‘activities’.
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leeching off a public wifi will be less reliable, probably significantly slower, and possibly subject to (unknown to you) use limits of their own.
pretty sure your provider has an unlimited option for a little more per-month. just upgrade to that for awhile, then go back to the capped plan when you’re no longer going over its limit.
if you need to stay within a provider’s monthly limit, just set ‘speed limits’ on your downloads so you won’t go over for a month, and also so you have some bandwidth, and quota, leftover for other online ‘activities’.