How to avoid ISP traffic limit?

[andreid]

My ISP (TELUS in BC) always had a cap but was not really implemented. But recently they implemented an overusage fee which I believe is serious as it is all money in their pocket.

How can I avoid their usage meter as my dl activities (about everything like sports streaming, net radio, online games but mainly files dl) is way past my allowed quota?

How about dl through thor project (https://www.torproject.org/download/download-easy.html.en#warning) which would be a pain?
Eventually, I could subscribe to a second connection. There no Shaw or Bell here.

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[BobSagget]

The only way to avoid the cap is to download less.

[andreid]

I wish I did not expect this answer. I guess that is it as there is also a new restrictive copyright legislation coming soon.

[coolspot]

I wish I did not expect this answer.

Have you considered switching ISPs to something like Teksavvy? Their download caps are much more reasonable and there are even unlimited plans.

[Jimboski]

Have you considered switching ISPs to something like Teksavvy? Their download caps are much more reasonable and there are even unlimited plans.

I heard Distributel Is good also!

[jacquesstrap]

I heard Distributel Is good also!

+1

[george__]

Go to Teksavvy (http://teksavvy.com/en/res-internet.asp)! I personally use the High Speed DSL 6 Unlimited.

[joo]

Have you considered switching ISPs to something like Teksavvy? Their download caps are much more reasonable and there are even unlimited plans.

+1 another vote for Teksavvy.
Their regular DSL plans include unlimited bandwidth from 2AM - 8AM.

[Mark77]

Extra data costs Telus extra money to deliver to you, especially when the amount of data that is included 'free' is usually multiples of that used by a normal Telus user on the particular service offering you use. The fee for extra data is usually quite nominal, and certainly pales in comparison the value you probably derive from the service. My suggestion would be to simply pay what Telus asks, and enjoy life. Instead of scheming for a way to "avoid ISP traffic limit".

[andreid]

Unfortunately there is no Teksavvy here in B.C.

Well I have to go on a bread-and-water diet to pay the TELUS fee so I'd rather be scheming. Beside schemers like me makes life more expensive for consumers like you. And I love the thought of it. Cheers

[mcplar]

Unfortunately there is no Teksavvy here in B.C.

Well I have to go on a bread-and-water diet to pay the TELUS fee so I'd rather be scheming. Beside schemers like me makes life more expensive for consumers like you. And I love the thought of it. Cheers

sure it is... http://teksavvy.com/en/default.asp choose B.C. as your province top right!

[andreid]

sure it is... http://teksavvy.com/en/default.asp choose B.C. as your province top right!

I wish I could thank you but... This is what happens when you live in a B.C. forest shack.

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[xalex0]

We are sorry but cable internet is not currently available for the Postal Code (V0N3Z2) you specfied.
What about DSL?



Well I have to go on a bread-and-water diet to pay the TELUS fee so I'd rather be scheming. Beside schemers like me makes life more expensive for consumers like you. And I love the thought of it. CheersGood luck with that. Other than stealing wifi from your neighbours, there isn't really any way. Oh, and TOR won't help you.

[hunk]

maybe upgrade to high speed turbo 25? it includes 500GB per month which is about 16Gb per day... more than enough for most ppl

[mcplar]

Furry Creek! I almost moved to Britannia beach when I was a kid!

Looks like you can get DSL near you - http://www.canadianisp.ca/cgi-bin/ispsearch.cgi?f=Search&p=BC

[zod]

Has Telus actually started to charge you the overage?

They've advertised overage fees for years but don't actually charge them? There were rumors that they might, but with the bigger/faster packages shaw came out with last summer they seemed to drop plans to charge overage.

Are you panicking because you saw it on their website? I don't think they are actually charging overage right now.

[KleptoTheCondor]

Extra data costs Telus extra money to deliver to you, especially when the amount of data that is included 'free' is usually multiples of that used by a normal Telus user on the particular service offering you use. The fee for extra data is usually quite nominal, and certainly pales in comparison the value you probably derive from the service. My suggestion would be to simply pay what Telus asks, and enjoy life. Instead of scheming for a way to "avoid ISP traffic limit".

One of the arguments against usage-based billing that I read was that the main bandwidth costs for the ISP are due to higher usage by everyone during peak hours (such as when everyone in your area is using Netflix) rather than the total bandwidth consumed (so downloading at 4AM "costs less" for the ISP than it would at 7PM).

[manmanny]

The only way to avoid the cap is to download less.
correct. Get off boobtube.

[groundkeeper]

My ISP (TELUS in BC) always had a cap but was not really implemented. But recently they implemented an overusage fee

Are you sure Telus is actually charging you an overusage fee? Have they send you information stating this, or are you just basing it on the Usage Agreement, which Telus does not enforce?



Extra data costs Telus extra money to deliver to you, especially when the amount of data that is included 'free' is usually multiples of that used by a normal Telus user on the particular service offering you use. The fee for extra data is usually quite nominal, and certainly pales in comparison the value you probably derive from the service. My suggestion would be to simply pay what Telus asks, and enjoy life. Instead of scheming for a way to "avoid ISP traffic limit".

If as you say the issue is the cost of delivery, then if an ISP is going to charge for going over the cap, then it should also refund those who use less than the cap.

But we all know that won't happen, because the issue is not one of cost delivery, but money grab.

[Tourist]

-So did TELUS charge you for going over?

[aeolus811tw]

If you really hate all ISP out there, you can of course flash your modem and configure it directly yourself.

this will give you free internet and can avoid quota usage meter all together, the down side is you have to climb the pole to hook yourself up.

I do not endorse this act as this is a criminal activity, nor will I be responsible in 50 ISP vans showing up in front of your house knocking on your door.

After DEFCON 16, quite a few people tried it, while succeed, some were arrested.

[TheDonkey]

Not totally hard to get away with a modded router, but yeah, 90% of those that try are not qualified or capable of doing it properly and keeping their asses covered (if you didn't already know that this can be done or don't know what the first step to flashing a modem is, you're nowhere near qualified, just as a guideline.)

Bad being said, I've been looking at internet packages for a while now, trying to find the best deal for speed + high cap + <$50. Telus's new 25/2 plan caps you at 500GB for $50, which I think will be enough even for me, and I'm constantly downloading *something*. Otherwise, Distributel is probably your best bet. $50 for 25/1.5 with unlimited bandwidth.

[andreid]

I guess this is the primer I was looking for: http://gizmodo.com/5927849/how-to-pirate-movies-music-tv-shows-and-books-without-getting-caught

Any comments on it?

[Jon Lai]

From what I hear Shaw doesn't enforce their caps, go with them?

[xalex0]

I guess this is the primer I was looking for: http://gizmodo.com/5927849/how-to-pirate-movies-music-tv-shows-and-books-without-getting-caught

Any comments on it?Has nothing to do with avoiding ISP limit. Torrents, FTP, usenet, whatnot - all count towards your usage cap. Let it go already.

[teddy.]

If you really hate all ISP out there, you can of course flash your modem and configure it directly yourself.

this will give you free internet and can avoid quota usage meter all together, the down side is you have to climb the pole to hook yourself up.

I do not endorse this act as this is a criminal activity, nor will I be responsible in 50 ISP vans showing up in front of your house knocking on your door.

After DEFCON 16, quite a few people tried it, while succeed, some were arrested.

No need to climb the pole: Defcon 18 - Hacking DOCSIS For Fun and Profit (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-5B_vs0i3E)

Then again:
I do not endorse this act as this is a criminal activity, nor will I be responsible in 50 ISP vans showing up in front of your house knocking on your door.