Thread: T-Mobile UK users take note ! Internet FUP changes.
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2011-01-11 , 12:54
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Originally Posted by qwertyberty View Post
I have a flexible internet booster included in my plan with a FUP of 1GB.
I know going over this now doesn't mean i'll be charged, just that the speed will be throttled.

But according to this statement from Feb only browsing and email will be allowed over and above the new 500MB limit, not data downloading.
-Will app manager updates be subject to this ?
-Do attachments on forums count as browsing or downloading ?

I'm none too savvy on internet definitions, but is it this easy to split browsing and downloading activities on the web.

It's ridiculous.
Yep. Everything counts, even your emails.
On a side note, the statement could be misleading by using the term "Downloading". When you browse the web you also "Upload" data. My data counter tells me I've received 458MB of data so far, there's also a "Sent" reading as well 53.5MB. I'm pretty sure networks combine the two amounts, so to them I've used 511.5MB of data which is chargeable to my account.
At this stage I would seek clarification on the statement.

Also with the advent of full web browsing capabilities of handsets these days the networks can't cope. Their infrastructure is still based around the antiquated WAP that was introduced when we were using 1.5inch monochrome LCD screens, and I don't think they've invested much since then.