Managing your monthly DSL bandwidth usage - Revision history

Fy792 at 20:47, 28 July 2018

2018-07-28T20:47:23Z

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			[[File:Managing your bandwidth.png\|right\|thumb\|x300px\|Knowing how much bandwidth you are using is easy with NCF's [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/dslUsage.jsp DSL use page].]]
	At one time NCF provided its DSL members with 350 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibibyte GB] per month of bandwidth, which you could use to upload or download internet content. In May 2016 NCF started offering unlimited bandwidth to members for an extra fee. As of May 2017, all NCF DSL accounts now include unlimited bandwidth at no extra charge.		At one time NCF provided its DSL members with 350 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibibyte GB] per month of bandwidth, which you could use to upload or download internet content. In May 2016 NCF started offering unlimited bandwidth to members for an extra fee. As of May 2017, all NCF DSL accounts now include unlimited bandwidth at no extra charge.

Xx176 at 17:54, 27 July 2018

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Fn352: explain

2017-12-30T19:43:07Z

explain

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	At one time NCF provided its DSL members with 350 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibibyte GB] per month of bandwidth, which you could use to upload or download internet content. In May 2016 NCF started offering unlimited bandwidth to members for an extra fee. As of May 2017, all NCF DSL accounts now include unlimited bandwidth at no extra charge.		At one time NCF provided its DSL members with 350 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibibyte GB] per month of bandwidth, which you could use to upload or download internet content. In May 2016 NCF started offering unlimited bandwidth to members for an extra fee. As of May 2017, all NCF DSL accounts now include unlimited bandwidth at no extra charge.

	~~To help~~ NCF run more smoothly and not run out of capacity during peak hours~~, there are a number of simple things you can do to reduce your bandwidth usage~~.		These instructions were originally provided when NCF accounts had limited data caps as a way of assisting members to control data use, but are still useful in helping NCF run more smoothly and not run out of capacity during peak hours.

	==Set your video resolution==		==Set your video resolution==

Fn352: /* Plan your downloads */ MP4 is no more

2017-12-18T23:11:07Z

Plan your downloads: MP4 is no more

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	Although most people seem to want to watch movies in the evenings during prime time, there are many high-bandwidth uses that can be done at other times. Got a big operating system update, ISO to retrieve or large cloud storage synch? Why not run it in the morning when you get up, instead of in the evening?		Although most people seem to want to watch movies in the evenings during prime time, there are many high-bandwidth uses that can be done at other times. Got a big operating system update, ISO to retrieve or large cloud storage synch? Why not run it in the morning when you get up, instead of in the evening?

	There are a number of tools that allow you to download videos in advance and watch them later, such as:		There are a number of tools that allow you to download videos in advance and watch them later, such as [https://rg3.github.io/youtube-dl/ Youtube-dl] a simple command line downloader for Linux, Mac and Windows.

	* [http://www.youtubeinmp4.com/ Online downloader]
	* [https://rg3.github.io/youtube-dl/ Youtube-dl] a simple command line downloader for Linux, Mac and Windows

	With a bit of planning you will get faster speeds and no one will run into evening internet congestion.		With a bit of planning you will get faster speeds and no one will run into evening internet congestion.

Fn352: /* Set your video resolution */ updated

2017-12-18T23:07:31Z

Set your video resolution: updated

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	Most video streaming services offer a variety of resolutions, but they set the highest definition as the default, meaning if you don't change the settings you get the highest resolution.		Most video streaming services offer a variety of resolutions, but they set the highest definition as the default, meaning if you don't change the settings you get the highest resolution.

	Super HD may be needed on your wide-screen TV, but it doesn't appreciably improve your viewing on a phone, tablet or small laptop; it just ~~eats up your~~ bandwith. Trying lowering the resolution in the "settings menu" and you will get faster downloads~~, have more bandwidth left for later in the month~~ and avoid creating congestion as well.		Super HD may be needed on your wide-screen TV, but it doesn't appreciably improve your viewing on a phone, tablet or small laptop; it just uses more bandwith. Trying lowering the resolution in the "settings menu" and you will get faster downloads and avoid creating internet congestion as well.

	===Netflix===		===Netflix===

Fn352: wording

2017-10-14T16:52:49Z

wording

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	[[File:Managing your bandwidth.png\|right\|thumb\|300px\|Knowing how much bandwidth you are using is easy with NCF's [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/dslUsage.jsp DSL use page].]]		[[File:Managing your bandwidth.png\|right\|thumb\|300px\|Knowing how much bandwidth you are using is easy with NCF's [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/dslUsage.jsp DSL use page].]]
	At one time NCF provided its DSL members with 350 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibibyte GB] per month of bandwidth, which you could use to upload or download internet content. In May 2016 NCF started offering unlimited bandwidth to members for an extra fee. As of May 2017, all NCF DSL accounts include unlimited bandwidth at no extra charge.		At one time NCF provided its DSL members with 350 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibibyte GB] per month of bandwidth, which you could use to upload or download internet content. In May 2016 NCF started offering unlimited bandwidth to members for an extra fee. As of May 2017, all NCF DSL accounts now include unlimited bandwidth at no extra charge.

	To help NCF run more smoothly and not run out of capacity during peak hours, there are a number of simple things you can do to reduce your bandwidth usage.		To help NCF run more smoothly and not run out of capacity during peak hours, there are a number of simple things you can do to reduce your bandwidth usage.

Fn352: some updates for the new unlimited accounts

2017-10-14T16:52:19Z

some updates for the new unlimited accounts

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	[[File:Managing your bandwidth.png\|right\|thumb\|300px\|Knowing how much bandwidth you are using is easy with NCF's [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/dslUsage.jsp DSL use page].]]		[[File:Managing your bandwidth.png\|right\|thumb\|300px\|Knowing how much bandwidth you are using is easy with NCF's [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/dslUsage.jsp DSL use page].]]
	~~Currently~~ NCF ~~provides~~ its DSL members with 350 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibibyte GB] per month of bandwidth, which you ~~can~~ use to upload or download internet content. In May 2016 NCF ~~also~~ started offering unlimited bandwidth to members for an extra fee.~~<br>~~		At one time NCF provided its DSL members with 350 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibibyte GB] per month of bandwidth, which you could use to upload or download internet content. In May 2016 NCF started offering unlimited bandwidth to members for an extra fee. As of May 2017, all NCF DSL accounts include unlimited bandwidth at no extra charge.
	~~'''-->~~ As of May 2017, NCF ~~offered all speed as Unlimited, for~~ no extra charge.~~'''~~

	For members not on unlimited bandwidth any use between 0200-1200 hrs (2 am and noon) does not count towards your monthly total, giving you unlimited bandwidth between those hours every day. This is to encourage members to make use of the "pipeline capacity" during off-peak hours.		To help NCF run more smoothly and not run out of capacity during peak hours, there are a number of simple things you can do to reduce your bandwidth usage.

	~~350 GB per month is a lot of bandwidth and most households never come near that volume of internet traffic. But to ensure you don't run over your limit and also to~~ help NCF run more smoothly and not run out of capacity during peak hours, there are a number of simple things you can do.

	==Set your video resolution==		==Set your video resolution==
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	==Plan your downloads==		==Plan your downloads==
	Although most people seem to want to watch movies in the evenings during prime time, there are many high-bandwidth uses that can be done ~~during the free period from 0200-1200 hrs (2 am and noon) daily~~. Got a big operating system update, ISO to retrieve or large cloud storage synch? Why not run it in the morning when you get up, instead of in the evening?		Although most people seem to want to watch movies in the evenings during prime time, there are many high-bandwidth uses that can be done at other times. Got a big operating system update, ISO to retrieve or large cloud storage synch? Why not run it in the morning when you get up, instead of in the evening?

	There are a number of tools that allow you to download videos in advance and watch them later, such as:		There are a number of tools that allow you to download videos in advance and watch them later, such as:

Fs881 at 22:38, 8 October 2017

2017-10-08T22:38:52Z

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	[[File:Managing your bandwidth.png\|right\|thumb\|300px\|Knowing how much bandwidth you are using is easy with NCF's [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/dslUsage.jsp DSL use page].]]		[[File:Managing your bandwidth.png\|right\|thumb\|300px\|Knowing how much bandwidth you are using is easy with NCF's [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/dslUsage.jsp DSL use page].]]
	Currently NCF provides its DSL members with 350 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibibyte GB] per month of bandwidth, which you can use to upload or download internet content. In May 2016 NCF also started offering unlimited bandwidth to members for an extra fee.		Currently NCF provides its DSL members with 350 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibibyte GB] per month of bandwidth, which you can use to upload or download internet content. In May 2016 NCF also started offering unlimited bandwidth to members for an extra fee.<br>
	As of May 2017, NCF offered all speed as Unlimited, for no extra charge.		'''--> As of May 2017, NCF offered all speed as Unlimited, for no extra charge.'''

	For members not on unlimited bandwidth any use between 0200-1200 hrs (2 am and noon) does not count towards your monthly total, giving you unlimited bandwidth between those hours every day. This is to encourage members to make use of the "pipeline capacity" during off-peak hours.		For members not on unlimited bandwidth any use between 0200-1200 hrs (2 am and noon) does not count towards your monthly total, giving you unlimited bandwidth between those hours every day. This is to encourage members to make use of the "pipeline capacity" during off-peak hours.

	350 ~~GiB~~ per month is a lot of bandwidth and most households never come near that volume of internet traffic. But to ensure you don't run over your limit and also to help NCF run more smoothly and not run out of capacity during peak hours, there are a number of simple things you can do.		350 GB per month is a lot of bandwidth and most households never come near that volume of internet traffic. But to ensure you don't run over your limit and also to help NCF run more smoothly and not run out of capacity during peak hours, there are a number of simple things you can do.

	==Set your video resolution==		==Set your video resolution==

Fs881 at 22:37, 8 October 2017

2017-10-08T22:37:28Z

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	[[File:Managing your bandwidth.png\|right\|thumb\|300px\|Knowing how much bandwidth you are using is easy with NCF's [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/dslUsage.jsp DSL use page].]]		[[File:Managing your bandwidth.png\|right\|thumb\|300px\|Knowing how much bandwidth you are using is easy with NCF's [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/dslUsage.jsp DSL use page].]]
	Currently NCF provides its DSL members with 350 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibibyte ~~GiB~~] per month of bandwidth, which you can use to upload or download internet content. In May 2016 NCF also started offering unlimited bandwidth to members for an extra fee.		Currently NCF provides its DSL members with 350 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibibyte GB] per month of bandwidth, which you can use to upload or download internet content. In May 2016 NCF also started offering unlimited bandwidth to members for an extra fee.
			As of May 2017, NCF offered all speed as Unlimited, for no extra charge.

	For members not on unlimited bandwidth any use between 0200-1200 hrs (2 am and noon) does not count towards your monthly total, giving you unlimited bandwidth between those hours every day. This is to encourage members to make use of the "pipeline capacity" during off-peak hours.		For members not on unlimited bandwidth any use between 0200-1200 hrs (2 am and noon) does not count towards your monthly total, giving you unlimited bandwidth between those hours every day. This is to encourage members to make use of the "pipeline capacity" during off-peak hours.

Fn352: updated

2016-12-26T20:18:37Z

updated

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	[[File:Managing your bandwidth.png\|right\|thumb\|300px\|Knowing how much bandwidth you are using is easy with NCF's [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/dslUsage.jsp DSL use page].]]		[[File:Managing your bandwidth.png\|right\|thumb\|300px\|Knowing how much bandwidth you are using is easy with NCF's [http://www.ncf.ca/ncf/home/tools/dslUsage.jsp DSL use page].]]
	Currently NCF provides its DSL members with ~~300~~ [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibibyte GiB] per month of bandwidth, which you can use to upload or download internet content. In May 2016 NCF also started offering unlimited bandwidth for an extra fee.		Currently NCF provides its DSL members with 350 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibibyte GiB] per month of bandwidth, which you can use to upload or download internet content. In May 2016 NCF also started offering unlimited bandwidth to members for an extra fee.

	~~Also~~ any use between 0200-1200 hrs (2 am and noon) does not count towards your monthly total, giving you unlimited bandwidth between those hours every day. This is to encourage members to make use of the "pipeline capacity" during off-peak hours.		For members not on unlimited bandwidth any use between 0200-1200 hrs (2 am and noon) does not count towards your monthly total, giving you unlimited bandwidth between those hours every day. This is to encourage members to make use of the "pipeline capacity" during off-peak hours.

	~~300~~ GiB per month is a lot of bandwidth and most households never come near that volume of internet traffic. But to ensure you don't run over your limit and also to help NCF run more smoothly and not run out of capacity during peak hours, there are a number of simple things you can do.		350 GiB per month is a lot of bandwidth and most households never come near that volume of internet traffic. But to ensure you don't run over your limit and also to help NCF run more smoothly and not run out of capacity during peak hours, there are a number of simple things you can do.

	==Set your video resolution==		==Set your video resolution==