Simviation Forum - Does multiplayer use alot of gigabytes ?

Aug 3^rd, 2009 at 12:28am

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Hey = my internet provider is moaning that we use up out ten gigs a month pretty quick = I guess I fly on line for 15 hours a month -

Is it that ?
thanks
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Reply #1 - Aug 3^rd, 2009 at 7:40am

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volunteer wrote on Aug 3^rd, 2009 at 12:28am:

Hey = my internet provider is moaning that we use up out ten gigs a month pretty quick = I guess I fly on line for 15 hours a month -

Is it that ?
thanks
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...I don't think so....

A BIG monthly usage is more due to downloading lots of Video Films, etc, and LOTS of Music files......and live streaming lots of Files....
...is this what you are doing?... Wink

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...!

My Monthly allowance is 40 GB but I don't approach anything like that with my daily Sim Flights....
...in fact my Monthly usage is negligible!...

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Are you on ADSL Broadband, or Dial-up?

Paul...G-BPLF...FS 2004.... Cool

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P.S. ...don't upset your Service Provider...or he will cut you off!.... Shocked

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Reply #2 - Aug 4^th, 2009 at 12:21am

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Wow... My monthly allowance is 250GB Wink

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Reply #3 - Aug 4^th, 2009 at 5:03am

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hmmm....thanks - we have ADSL. I think the UK net providers are stingy.

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Reply #4 - Aug 4^th, 2009 at 9:27am

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Why don't you stay away from the providers with max limit?

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Reply #5 - Aug 4^th, 2009 at 10:07am

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Not really, however, if you do live in the UK (supposedly the 5th wealthiest country in the world) you may have problems because of the cr*p connections we get here!

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Reply #6 - Aug 4^th, 2009 at 3:29pm

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Our Maximum speed on ADSL Broadband over the 'Phone Line in England is 8 Mb/s, and I consider myself to be very lucky to get between 5.8 and 6.4 Mb/s ....only because my Telephone Exchange is within spitting distance from me... Wink

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Paul... Grin

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Having "English" High Speed ADSL Broadband doesn't see to have much effect on the time it takes to traverse the World from Site to Site...or turning Forum Pages over!... Shocked

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.ZZZZZzzzzzz.... Grin

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« Last Edit: Aug 7^th, 2009 at 6:09am by Fozzer »

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Reply #7 - Aug 4^th, 2009 at 8:24pm

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I've wondered about this one myself ... does anyone know how to monitor how much you're downloading?

I've searched for a utility to monitor download volume but I can't seem to find anything to fit the bill. Recommendations anyone?

My provider is about to change from a 20GB per month to a 10GB limit for the package I have and I don't fancy having to pay over the odds just for the sake of a few movie trailer downloads.

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Reply #8 - Aug 5^th, 2009 at 6:01am

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TigerAl wrote on Aug 4^th, 2009 at 8:24pm:

I've wondered about this one myself ... does anyone know how to monitor how much you're downloading?

I've searched for a utility to monitor download volume but I can't seem to find anything to fit the bill. Recommendations anyone?

My provider is about to change from a 20GB per month to a 10GB limit for the package I have and I don't fancy having to pay over the odds just for the sake of a few movie trailer downloads.

The only folks that know how much you are downloading/using out of your Monthly allowance is your Service Provider, and they purposely will not tell you your usage as the Month progresses....for reasons best known to themselves!..... Wink

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Just make sure you don't go daft with Downloading or Streaming very large Files each Month!... Wink

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Paul.... Cool

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This "Usage" query comes up every now and again, with the same results...!

P.S. ..if your Service Provider also handles your E-Mail, its a good idea NOT to exceed your Stored allowance. Clear out, or empty your Mail/Storage Boxes now and again!

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Reply #9 - Aug 5^th, 2009 at 7:25am

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TigerAl wrote on Aug 4^th, 2009 at 8:24pm:

... does anyone know how to monitor how much you're downloading?

-Create a folder and name it Download Limit Status.

-Place a copy of EVERYTHING you download into that folder.

-As the month goes, right click on that folder and check the size in the properties menu.

- At the end of the month, empty the folder to start again.

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Reply #10 - Aug 5^th, 2009 at 1:36pm

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Move out of belgium... or get a real provider

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Reply #11 - Aug 5^th, 2009 at 2:41pm

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A limit on a broadband connection? Man, you lads got screwed....

Crash Wink

(unlimited at 20Mb/s 24/7)

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Reply #12 - Aug 7^th, 2009 at 5:40am

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Fozzer wrote on Aug 5^th, 2009 at 6:01am:

The only folks that know how much you are downloading/using out of your Monthly allowance is your Service Provider, and they purposely will not tell you your usage as the Month progresses....for reasons best known to themselves!..... Wink

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That sounds like they want you to go over your limit so they can charge you more ... I can't imagine that happening ... Roll Eyes

Shane ... That's a great idea ... the best ones are always the simplest! Thanks.

Alex

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Reply #13 - Aug 7^th, 2009 at 6:05am

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TigerAl wrote on Aug 7^th, 2009 at 5:40am:

Fozzer wrote on Aug 5^th, 2009 at 6:01am:

The only folks that know how much you are downloading/using out of your Monthly allowance is your Service Provider, and they purposely will not tell you your usage as the Month progresses....for reasons best known to themselves!..... Wink

....!

That sounds like they want you to go over your limit so they can charge you more ... I can't imagine that happening ... Roll Eyes

Shane ... That's a great idea ... the best ones are always the simplest! Thanks.

Alex

...don't forget that live Video and Audio Streaming also adds to your monthly usage... Wink

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...which is why I don't leave my Computer streaming live Music, Videos. etc, in the background, unattended... Wink

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The old "Dial-up" System used to disconnect you after a fixed time, to prevent you from doing it... Shocked

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All the time that Data light on your Modem/Router is constantly flickering, you are using your ISP's allowance and Bandwidth!... Grin

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Paul...I hardly use any of my Monthly usage allowance!....

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Reply #14 - Aug 7^th, 2009 at 8:00pm

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I don't mind using a bit of my monthly allowance but likewise don't indulge in streaming music or video, if I can help it, anyway.

I have a few webcam sites that I check on that have streaming video but the flickering lights on my router always freak me out ... I always see them as '££££££££££££' and hear the occasional 'KER-CHING'. Cheesy

I guess that's what comes from starting with a 'pay-as-you-surf' dial-up package. Old habits die hard.

Alex

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Reply #15 - Aug 18^th, 2009 at 9:09pm

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TigerAl wrote on Aug 4^th, 2009 at 8:24pm:

I've wondered about this one myself ... does anyone know how to monitor how much you're downloading?

I've searched for a utility to monitor download volume but I can't seem to find anything to fit the bill. Recommendations anyone?

My provider is about to change from a 20GB per month to a 10GB limit for the package I have and I don't fancy having to pay over the odds just for the sake of a few movie trailer downloads.

Some, if not most, routers actually tell you if you navigate to the router's address on your web browser. My BT home hub used to tell me how long the connection had been active, my sent data and my recieved data for that time.

Now I've got 20mb unlimited broadband, capped to 4mb whilst they do line tests, then raised hopefully to 10-20mb over the next week.

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Reply #16 - Sep 4^th, 2009 at 2:57pm

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I use DU meter http://www.dumeter.com/ to show how much i download/upload. I think it has a 1 month free trial and then its something like £17 to buy, but its worth it

and you can get it to export the amouts per month into a txt doc or html or pdf

eg
Quote:

DU Meter Monthly Traffic Volume Report

Month             Incoming Outgoing    Total Conn. time
January 2009       28.8 GB    1.0 GB 29.8 GB
February 2009     51.3 GB    2.0 GB 53.3 GB
March 2009        45.3 GB    2.4 GB 47.8 GB
April 2009          51.1 GB    2.0 GB 53.1 GB
May 2009           46.0 GB 10.4 GB 56.4 GB 1 day 3 hr
June 2009          5.0 GB 264.2 MB    5.2 GB 7 hr 58 min
July 2009          60.3 GB    2.4 GB 62.7 GB 1 day 21 hr
August 2009          29.0 GB    2.5 GB 31.4 GB 2 day 5 hr
September 2009       7.2 GB 427.9 MB    7.6 GB 11 hr 53 min

Created on computer ---- at 04/09/2009 19:54:30, report time span: 01/01/2009 - 31/12/2009

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Reply #17 - Sep 7^th, 2009 at 5:14am

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My monthly limit is 512MB Sad

that sucks. Guess why I dont fly multiplayer?

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