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Bandwidth Usage Guide
0845 058 9000 This tool will help you to assess your approximate download usage. By typing your typical usage into the form below we will be able to advise on the package that best suits your Broadband requirements.
The calculations used are based on the following assumed download rates:
- General Internet browsing: 5MB per hour. (maximum 168 hours per week*)
- E-mails received per week: 500KB per email. (allowing for attachments)
- Photos (eg jpg, gif etc): 850KB per image.
- Music tracks downloaded: 4MB per song.
- Films downloaded: 2GB per film. (based on varying formats)
- Online radio: Average stream at 128Kbps. (maximum 168 hours per week*)
- Online gaming: 15MB per hour. (maximum 168 hours per week*)
* Anything you enter above this figure will be disregarded
Please enter numeric values only which reflect the average use of one computer connected to your Broadband service. Your results will appear below.
Your recommended service will appear here.
Please be aware that the figures quoted are estimates based on typical file sizes and bandwidth rates, and actual figures may vary.