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myLot reputation of 93/100. srganesh (4754)   ranked 1,240 out of 13,139 in internet 3 years ago

Well,I am in a limited broadband plan which allows me 1.5GB per month for a fixed amount of bill.If my usage exceeds the limit,I have to pay extra for every kb used.Recently,I liked to track the usage of particular sites in a day.For my surprise,the ptc sites are consuming a lot(I click in just two sites).Do you check your usage like this or you have an unlimited plan?

 

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alwaysgreat5 (186) response was accepted on 6/26/2010.
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1. hirumon (66)   ranked 7,551 out of 13,139 in internet   3 years ago

Are you using BSNL Broadband?
I am using BSNL Combo+ plan..it have 2.5 GB free usage per month and unlimited usage at night 2.00 am - 8.00 am. I am keeping track of my usage as BSNL charges too high for each MB of extra usage..I download torrents only at my unlimited time period..
But i haven't noticed the usage of PTC sites til now..thank you for the head up, i will monitor them too.


myLot reputation of 93/100. srganesh (4754)   ranked 1,240 out of 13,139 in internet  3 years ago

Yes!I am using BSNL's home 500c plan.I get 1.5GB free usage plus 175 free calls per month.The fixed rent for this is rs.552/- including all the taxes.I have my net connection in my office and so i can't utilize the unlimited time period as you have told.recently,i experienced some extra usage and I wanted to keep track of my usage and found the GBs consumed by ptc sites to be greater even though we use it for just few minutes.

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2. mcdreamy25 (74)   ranked 8,040 out of 13,139 in internet   3 years ago

i never encountered such plans here.. we have unlimited broadband connection..we pay for 2 mbps line for $65..


myLot reputation of 93/100. srganesh (4754)   ranked 1,240 out of 13,139 in internet  3 years ago

You are lucky in a sense to have faster internet connection with 2 mbps speed.we have just 1mbps speed as they say but get only upto 850kb speed and it may reduce upto 500kb speed some times.But comparing the costs,I pay less for the limited plan I am in.Around $12 for 1.5GB usage per month.That is dead cheap compared to your $65 per month.Even the unlimited plan costs below $20,here.

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3. myLot reputation of 94/100. allknowing (5160)   ranked 128 out of 13,139 in internet   3 years ago

There are free hours at certain times which suit my timings and the limit that I have is enough for my use. So far I have not paid more than the package that I have opted for. Also it depends on how efficient to search for info on the net. If one goes on at it ceaselessly obviously it will add upto consuming more bytes. We must remember that even upload is counted.


myLot reputation of 93/100. srganesh (4754)   ranked 1,240 out of 13,139 in internet  3 years ago

Sure,we have to pay for everything including uploading and downloading and it costs much if we see more videos or play online 3d games.And if we have the habit of downloading a lot of software,it is advisable to use the free hours,as you said.Until two months back,I didn't pay anything over the limit.Only after a virusd attack,I had to install all the software again and the updates boosted the Gb usage.

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4. myLot reputation of 84/100. May2k8 (2504)   ranked 2,584 out of 13,139 in internet   3 years ago

Nope, I have unlimited broadband and never track how much I am using my connection sometime fast and slow. First time I use per kilo but not anymore because it's too expensive and lag. You'll not satisfied if you must count every time you opening site, then the price is still count even though you have unstable data packet transfer.


myLot reputation of 93/100. srganesh (4754)   ranked 1,240 out of 13,139 in internet  3 years ago

With an unlimited plan,you remain in peace like that.But as a limited plan member,I have to be concerned about it.Yes,if we are keen on the usage,we can't enjoy some sites.In that circumstances,I control myself without using that site or use it and stay away from the connection for some days to compensate.

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5. myLot reputation of 56/100. kapeed85 (122)   ranked 4,229 out of 13,139 in internet   3 years ago

I am using Bsnl broadbank unlimited plan. So I don't need to track my usage and don't worry about using sites.


myLot reputation of 93/100. srganesh (4754)   ranked 1,240 out of 13,139 in internet  3 years ago

Yes!I am thinking of changing my plan to enjoy the unlimited experience.No worry about using any sites and I can watch some interesting videos and even full cinemas when I feel bored with the stereotype works.But I can't think about it in the near future.But one day,I will also be joining you people.

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6. myLot reputation of 49/100. alwaysgreat5 (186)   ranked 4,072 out of 13,139 in internet   3 years ago

I have a slow but unlimited plan it opens little slow but at least i m all kewl with all my stuff i don't have to turn of images and animation and etc etc by the way if you use limited internet these are some ways by which you can save some good amount of mb just disable images and specially those annoying flashing ads use any flash blocker.Don't go you tube and do video chatting and all PTC do consume a lot i have also seen because they have a lot of graphic with ads and colors and all you can totally customize what exactly you wanna see try Firefox.


myLot reputation of 93/100. srganesh (4754)   ranked 1,240 out of 13,139 in internet  3 years ago

Thanks for your valuable idea.I never chat online with video or download youtube videos at all.I am just involved in some ptc sites and mylot.Do some mailing and use some government services related to my business.Ptc sites are the real culprits who eat most of my limits and so I will be soon quitting them.

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