1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted November 7, 2009 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Guys, I was wondering if anyone can suggest/reccomend a piece of software that will monitor my internet usage. My isp (British Telecom) have imposed a 10gb download limit on my account. They say they will charge me if I go over this limit 2 months in a row. Upgrading is not an option (cost) and I would need a lot of convincing to move to another supplier. What I would like to do to is check my usage. I believe that software is available for this purpose. I have seen a package call netmeter suggested on another site. I trust you guys more....any ideas.... Cheers Friar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD_Brando Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Have you tried telling them you will switch if they don't cut you a bit of slack? BT are pretty desperate for clients at the moment with the roll-out of Sky's broadband facilities. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_O_A_D Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 You can use the free version of this http://www.netlimiter.com/download.php I was given a pro version, for beta testing ROF It gives you all kinds of info, but the free one will do what you want just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulky Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 i was on option 2 and my son came down from boarding school and you tubed me over my limit, so i phoned them up and said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum Friar Posted November 7, 2009 Author 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Well, it certainly pays to ask.... I phoned BT this afternoon, explained that I was unhappy about the terms of my contract and that I would like to know what they could do to keep me as a customer. I spoke to a very nice lady called Linda. She offered me option 2, which was 20gb limit for £15 odd (which would have been £2 less than I am paying now), so I thought I'd push it and asked for the unlimited package for what I am paying now £17.60 per month. She was a little hesitant, so I egged her on with things like "go on..you know you want to...its nearly christmas..." well she paused for a little while and then, being overwhelmed by my charm said that she would give me the option 3 package (new home hub and phone, digital vault, wireless anywhere account) for less than I am paying now!, once she started, it was like christmas. So to all UK guys, if you have an account with BT you need to go back to them every year to make sure you are getting the best deal. I love Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensenPark Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 well done Friar. Maybe Linda has a future in the sisterhood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD_Brando Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Nice one, Friar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snacko Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 I love it when a story has a happy ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulky Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 the same as me push as you shall recieve....from BT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[rgmw]largie Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 "Well, it certainly pays to ask...." Amen to that. I am with Virgin and was paying them £45/month for Tv,Phone and Broadband. My mum was poorly last year so we rang home daily and they charged us £68 for the month. I rang sugesting that I was about to move my services and now get unlimited, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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