Broadband Usage

Broadband monthly usage is shown as the amount of data you are allowed to download each month which is included in your broadband internet service monthly cost. The broadband usage shown in Gb (gigabytes) which you decide upon really depends on the kind of uses you will be putting the internet to.

As broadband internet access is significantly faster than dialup, internet users spend much more time on the internet as the experience is that much better. As a result of this it is inevitable you will download more data including software, updates, music and videos.

The needs of every internet user will vary dramatically depending on when you are using the internet and how many people are sharing the broadband internet connection in your household.

For example if you are a single person working a 9-5 job and just use your internet to check email and light surfing your broadband usage will be very low. However if you are a family of 4 with mum at home most of the day and the kids in after school and a weekends heavily using the internet your usage needs will be far greater.

Below is our guide for broadband usage:

Unlimited Broadband 

Several providers now offer unlimited broadband usage meaning you have no download or usage restrictions at all. Ideal if you want to know exactly where you want to stand on cost every month. Unlimited broadband is perfect if you spend a lot of time online. You can download as many large file attachments, videos, music, software and updates without any restrictions. 

This would certainly be the recommended option for our family of four mentioned above.

1GB monthly broadband usage 

A monthly usage of 1GB is ideal some light users who spend less than 4 hours a week on the internet just using email and surfing. This would suit our single person mentioned earlier who rarely need to use the internet.

2  GB - 6GB monthly broadband usage 

A monthly usage of 2GB is ideal some light users who spend 4-8 hours a week on the internet surfing and receiving emails with attachments plus downloading some videos, music, software and updates.

15GB monthly broadband usage 

A monthly usage of 15GB is ideal medium users who spend 2-3 days on the internet surfing and receiving emails with larger attachments plus downloading bigger videos, music, software and updates.

30GB - 40GB monthly broadband usage

A monthly usage of 30GB - 40GB is perfect for heavy users who spend more than 4 hours a day on the internet surfing and receiving emails with large attachments plus frequently downloading large files including videos, music, software and updates.

Pay as you go

Pay as you go usage as it suggests is ideal for light users that want to keep their costs to a minimum and do not want to tie themselves into a long contract. It is ideal for people who might spend several months abroad in the year. This service is charged by the minute that you are online.