How to bypass a metered connection? (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by Attack0fthenerd@lemmy.world to c/piracy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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In North America, using Xfinity for reference. I want to create both a home NAS and offline Wiki/media backup. Problem is to get the amount of data I need would blow through my plan and throttle my speed. I guess I could try and do it over a longer period or download just before the billing cycle renews so even if I go over it will reset. I would rather avoid these scenarios, the only other thing I can think of is using a cafe or library connection, that might be what I have to do. Any ideas on places to download massive amounts of data or ways to get around throttling? Thanks in advance.

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[-] Attack0fthenerd@lemmy.world 1 points 11 months ago

Yeah, I have pretty decent 5g coverage.

[-] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 11 months ago

I have a t-mobile gateway with no cap. My phone is t-mobile so I pay $30 a month (no taxes/extras) for it. I believe if it's your only thing you want from t-mobile it's $50 a month.

At least in my area the speeds are plenty fast, ping is around 45, and I think I've lost connection that I noticed a couple times in the last year, and not for very long. A lot more consistent connection than my cable internet was.

I suggest having t-mobile send you their gateway and trying it. It's no charge if you decide you don't want it within the first two weeks and it's just month to month billing so no contract bullshit.