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broadband usage

Could someone please help:

Does my broadband usage increase if I view video clips on Youtube and BBC iPlayer or does it increase only if I download them?

Many thanks in advance

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  • iniltous
    iniltous Posts: 3,716 Forumite
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    Yes it counts towards your usage, it doesn't matter if you stream content or download it, it all counts, as does anything you upload
  • teddysmum
    teddysmum Posts: 9,522 Forumite
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    If you are considering a package with limited broadband , be aware that lots of people have posted , saying that they have had to pay large excess fees when going over the limit (easily done if you stream).
  • Many thanks to both "iniltous" and "teddysmum" for your replies and advice
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