BT Broadband's download limit?

Question

I've been using my new homehub to transfer files and play local games on my two computers using the same wireless connection. I wanted to know whether this activity counts towards my BT broadband's download limit, as I'm already way above anyhow and they say they charge 60p for every GB. I'm not actually taking anything from the internet when I'm doing this so should it really count?

Also, what are your experiences with BT's download limit? I've only went over once before and that was a while ago. I think I'd be about 15GB over, but would they charge me extra seeing as though my contract will run out soon and they don't want to lose me to another ISP. They're website sort of gives mixed messages.

Thanks!

Answer 1

1. no, local traffic does not count towards download limit

2. switch to an isp with no download limit - there are lots of them

Answer 2

well, Id use internet with NO downloads limit ;)

Answer 3

You will not get more reliable service than BT. Their limits are strictly enforced, they will charge extra. You could subscribe to a higher limit for download, remember ALL ISPs have a limited download contract and a more expensive higher limit, or unlimited. your internal network traffic does NOT affect download figure. If one of the games needs to contact a web site for any reason, this will. Also check that no machine has spyware, this will often cause massive amounts of background download. Also if you are actually playing the games using internal IP addresses you are not using the internet, if you use any kind of automated connection the game WILL need to access a site to make the return connection.

Answer 4

I find that BT's Download Limits are very low, and sometimes say you download more than you do.

There shouldn't be a problem if it is going through your network.

Try using another Wi-Fi router and see what happens.

I would recommend switching to someone like Be - 24MB unlimited broadband!

Answer 5

Cisco certification-http://ccietutorials.com/

Answer 6

shouldnt count i think because it doesnt need the internet. and yes been over twice. so i had to goto option 3 cuz i got ps3.

Answer 7

Any upload or download only counts if you are actually connected to the Internet.

If your playing on your own home network it has nothing to do BT whatsoever what you do with it.

Answer 8

Transferring files over a local network should NOT count towards your bandwidth limit because, as you said, you are not actually using the internet. However, who knows with BT? Thats why I never use the router/modem supplied by ISPs... you never know what they can access with it.

As for charging you, I doubt they will let you get away with a charge simply because you are near the end of your contract. The contract states the fees for going over the limit, and BT will want you to pay them whether you stay with them or not.

Personally, I'd go with another ISP. I've had bad experiences with BT over the years, and I dont like any ISP that imposes limits on downloads. Try Pipex/Tiscali, as they offer a service with no limits at all.