Broadband Download Monitor
The Broadband Download Monitor is a tool that tracks your downloads and alerts you as you get near a limit that you set. If you’re on a prepaid plan you can also use it to measure your usage and monitor how quickly you are approaching your download limit so you know when you need to top up again.
I want to use the Broadband Download Monitor: what next?Step 1: Download Software Click on the download option below
Step 2: Follow the set-up wizard Step 3: Register to get your username and password Note: This software is provided by a third party and you will need need to register your username and password to use the Broadband Download Monitor. Broadband Download Monitor Frequently Asked QuestionsThe Broadband Download Monitor is a tool that allows you to track your downloads. Your questions on the tool are answered below. What is the Broadband Download Monitor?This tool tracks your downloads and alerts you as you get near your limit. You can use it to measure your usage and see what limit you could comfortably cope with. Why do I need to track my downloading?Many broadband operators impose limits on how much you can download every month. You will normally have to pay an excess charge or top up your prepaid subscription if you exceed your limit. Do I have to pay to use the Broadband Download Monitor?No, the application is free to download and use. This application was written by a UK company to help customers to understand how much they download to avoid paying penalties for exceeding limits. It is very relevant to Indian broadband market with its heavy focus on prepaid plans. How does the Broadband Download Monitor work?The Broadband Download Monitor has been designed to count traffic in your broadband modem or a network router device that you specify. The traffic counts are then regularly presented in a balloon tip that will keep you informed of the total amount of information downloaded. It will also alert you when you are reaching your limit. The image below shows how this appears on your computer. Will you track the websites I visit and what I download?No. The tool only records the total amount of information, rather than the information itself. No information about the sites you visit or what you download is transmitted to us or any third party. I have two computers in my house: how can I track my total downloads?The Broadband Download Monitor tracks internet/network traffic for your PC that goes through your modem or router. If you have more than one computer in your home, with a router, then the Broadband Download Monitor will need to be installed on both machines. This way, it tells you total amount of internet traffic downloaded by each individual computer. Does the Broadband Download Monitor count uploads as well as downloads?Yes, the Broadband Download Monitor counts all traffic regardless of whether you are uploading or downloading. Is this software Apple Mac & Mobile Broadband compatible?At present the Broadband Download Monitor is not Mac compatible and might not work with all mobile broadband dongles/USB’s, this is something that is being working on. Does the Broadband Download Monitor monitor internal network traffic?The Broadband Download Monitor service is designed for non-technical users. It isn’t appropriate for those who run a home network for file sharing, or as a print server. Any internal network hard drivers/other PCs will record towards your usage. |
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