What does that mean?
If you listen to AT&T or Comcasts PR fluff, it means nothing.
But, really, your days of downloading whatever you want are at an end.
How do I keep myself under my new data caps?
Before I get to some tips, take a moment to seewhat your ISP promised, if anything.
And if youre living with roommates or a pretty connected family, its certainly possible.
Otherwise, it might be time to sit down and have a practical conversation about everyones data use.
Is everyone grabbing all sorts of new apps and operating system updates?
Theseshouldntpush you over the edge regularly, but theyre worth sharing.
Do you have a gamer in the house who is going wild with the Steam downloads orFortniteupdates?
Perhaps someone doing a bit too much BitTorrenting for their own good?
Disable WPS on your router.
Use WPA2 encryption for your wireless internet.
First off, does your ISP offer any other plans that give you actual unlimited data?
While youre on the phone, you might want to inquire about business-level service, too.
Id then visit each ISPs website and see what theyre offering, including any special sign-up bonuses or promotions.
Fingers crossed that you’re free to get decent fiber.
Instead of clinging to Netflix to distract yourself while youre stuck at home, go bargain-bin some Blu-rays.
Buy an over-the-air antenna.
Yes, I hate this, too, because unlimited should be just that.
Unlimited, with no restrictions on use.
So, modify your behavior or pay upisnt quarantine life grand?
