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jx2mad
8th March 2008, 08:24 AM
I have BigPond ADSL and being retired I have just reduced by usage plan to 400Mbts per month. Is there any way of having some indicator on my desktop to keep track of my usage without having to continually to BigPond site?
Sprint
8th March 2008, 08:42 AM
there are a few download usage monitors out there, cant remember what they're called though, but they are what you're looking for

i *think* hellstra might even have one on thier site
HangOver
9th March 2008, 01:54 AM
I'm pretty sure telstra supply a usage meter, give the support line a call they'll tell you where to get it.
HangOver
9th March 2008, 01:56 AM
I should also say be careful you don't exceed your limit I believe telstra charge a big excess if you go over.

some internet suppliers do not charge an excess they just slow your speed down rather than charge you
tombraider
9th March 2008, 02:46 AM
I have BigPond ADSL and being retired I have just reduced by usage plan to 400Mbts per month. Is there any way of having some indicator on my desktop to keep track of my usage without having to continually to BigPond site?

Can I ask what they slug for that plan?
abaddonxi
9th March 2008, 08:29 AM
400MB:eek:

I think I'd use that in four days.

I'd be going for another isp that does more download for the same price.

www.whirlpool.com.au (http://www.whirlpool.com.au) broadband plan calculator.

Cheers
Simon
Captain_Rightfoot
9th March 2008, 08:32 AM
Actually checking on the responses to this thread has probably used 150MB :D :D
Xavie
9th March 2008, 09:14 AM
400mb. Jeez. I'm concerned for you as Telstra count both upload and download correct? I have a counter but it'd be no use as it only deals with downloads. Sorry.

Xav
tombraider
9th March 2008, 03:35 PM
400MB:eek:

I think I'd use that in four days.

I'd be going for another isp that does more download for the same price.

www.whirlpool.com.au (http://www.whirlpool.com.au) broadband plan calculator.

Cheers
Simon

LMAO! I just used 400Mb in the last 45 minutes :cool:

Thats not includiing uploads...
Pedro_The_Swift
9th March 2008, 05:53 PM
This can do it,,
apparently--
Codebox Software - BitMeter II (http://codebox.no-ip.net/controller?page=bitmeter2)
GeorgeZ
10th March 2008, 10:17 AM
Net Usage Item - Firefox Internet Usage Extension (http://netusage.iau5.com)

displays as a tool bar item.

I'm using with optusnet but will work with most Oz ISP's