Download quota

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A download quota is a restriction fixed by some ISPs to limit the volume of data downloaded by the end user during a fixed period, usually a month.

Once a fixed download cap eg. 5 Gigabytes/month has been reached by the end user, the speed at which they access the internet is usually throttled to a slower speed or they are charged for excess data usage.

Telecom New Zealand used to charge money for any extra data used, which resulted in many users getting excessive excess data charges in the vicinity of $2000. Because the normal end user may not understand the concept of data sizes in relation to downloading the New Zealand Commerce Commission stopped this procedure.

Countries by download policy

See also

• Bandwidth cap