How much download limit do I need?

For the non-technically minded web user, judging how much data your day to day web activities are generating is bit like stabbing in the dark.

This rough guide shows you just how much you are using as you revel in the great speeds of your broadband connection...

1GB will allow you:

Browsing the web: 2hrs a day
Sending emails: 100 a week
Sending emails with attachments: 15 a week
Downloading songs and short video clips: 10 a week
Listen to online streaming radio: 2hrs per week

3GB will allow you:

Browsing the web: 6hrs a day
Sending emails: 300 a week
Sending emails with attachments: 45 a week
Downloading songs and short video clips: 30 a week
Listen to online streaming radio: 6hrs per week

7GB will allow you:

Browsing the web: 14hrs a day
Sending emails: 700 a week
Sending emails with attachments: 105 a week
Downloading songs and short video clips: 70 a week
Listen to online streaming radio: 14hrs per week

13GB will allow you:

Browsing the web: 24hrs a day
Sending emails: 1300 a week
Sending emails with attachments: 195 a week
Downloading songs and short video clips: 130 a week
Listen to online streaming radio: 26hrs per week

This is intended as a rough guide only.

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