broadband usage question

[drmsucks]

As far as I know, most broadband suppliers are still 'unlimited.'

You didn't answer the question about where you are located; nonetheless, look for 'dry loop DSL' aka 'naked DSL.' This is DSL broadband across the phone system but you don't need to have telephone service.

Typical prices are $30 - $50/month for unlimited usage at speeds of 1.5 - 7.0 Mbps.

To put 40 MB into perspective (and bear in mind that you 'ran out' in 4 - 5 days), my XP SP3 down load was ≈65 MB. Admittedly, that's unusual, but it doesn't seem unusual to download 2 - 15 MB/month just from Windows Update - for one computer.

google "Sprint mobile broadband reviews" what comes up is mostly positive, even for the 40 mb plan. i don't get it.

This service is not for use at home, but, rather, for the business traveller who can check email, search Google maps, etc., while on the road several days a month.

[Broni]

This is my usage for last few months:

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Are you using Sprint, too?

No....I don't believe so.

[drmsucks]

So, Mr. Green, let's assume that Broni is a 'heavy' user and is on the internet 15 hours a day. And, let's assume that you are a 'normal' to 'light' user and average 1 hour/day.

If we throw out the unusual 105 GB usage in April, Broni averaged ≈35 GB/month. Assuming that you and he have the same 'surfing pattern,' and your time spent surfing is 1/15 of his - your average would be ≈2.33 GB/month.

And Sprint allows you 40 MB...

[Broni]

Nice calculation, Mr. drmsucks

[drmsucks]

Nice calculation, Mr. drmsucks

Thank you

But the point is that (IMO) 40MB for 'normal' use hasn't been enough since I was 'surfing' Prodigy at 1200 bps - or was it 600?!

[Broni]

I have no idea what's going on here, since I've never heard about any internet connection with 40MB limit.
I think, we won't solve it, until Mr. Green give us a link to his service description.