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Broadband Download Monitor

Broadband Download Monitor - Frequently Asked Questions

The Broadband Download Monitor (BDM) is a tool that allows you to track your downloads. All your questions on the tool are answered below. Click here to get our Download Monitor now.

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What is the Broadband Download Monitor?

This tool tracks your downloads and alerts you as you get near your limit. If you’re thinking of switching broadband packages, you can also use it to measure your usage and see what limit you could comfortably cope with.

Why do I need to track my downloading?

Many ISPs impose limits on how much you can download every month. You will normally have to pay a financial penalty if you exceed your limit, and some ISPs will even upgrade your broadband package instead, meaning that you will have to pay extra each month.

Do I have to pay to use the Broadband Download Monitor?

No, the application is free to download and use. This application was written by ConsumerChoices.co.uk: we are a registered UK company, and the tool was written to help UK customers to understand how much they download to avoid paying penalties for exceeding limits.

How does the Broadband Download Monitor work?

The Broadband Download Monitor has been designed to count traffic in your broadband modem or a network router device that you specify. The traffic counts are then regularly presented in a balloon tip that will keep you informed of the total amount of information downloaded. It will also alert you when you are reaching your limit.

Will you track the websites I visit and what I download?

No. The tool only records the total amount of information, rather than the information itself. No information about the sites you visit or what you download is transmitted to us.

I have two computers in my house: how can I track my total downloads?

The BDM tracks internet/network traffic for your PC that goes through your modem or router. If you have more than one computer in your home, with a router, then the BDM will need to be installed on both machines. This way, it tells you total amount of internet traffic downloaded by each individual computer.

Does the BDM count uploads as well as downloads?

Yes, the BDM counts all traffic regardless of whether you are uploading or downloading.

I want to use the Broadband Download Monitor: what do I need to do next?

First you need to register with BroadbandChoices.co.uk (you can opt out of receiving our newsletter). We want all users to register so that we can ensure you always have the latest version of the software and stop copyright infringement.

This software is ‘free-ware’: what does this mean?

We produced this software to help users avoid paying unnecessary download penalties. The software is available for residential customers to track internet usage in their homes, and is provided free of charge. We retain ownership of the Broadband Download Monitor and the coding of the product. The re-sale of Broadband Download Monitor is strictly forbidden under its terms of usage.

Is this software Apple Mac & Mobile Broadband compatible?

At present the BDM is not Mac compatible and might not work with all mobile broadband dongles/USB’s, this is something we are working on.

The BDM is monitoring internal network traffic

The BDM service is designed for non-technical users. It isn’t appropriate for those who run a home network for file sharing, or as a print server. Any internal network hard drivers/other PCs will record towards your usage.

Click here to download the Broadband Download Monitor...

If you have any further questions, please e-mail us at bdm@broadbandchoices.co.uk

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Comments

How can i get this to monitor two users traffic?

I am running Windows 7
- Mar 6 2010 11:09AM
Installed the Broadband monitor yesterday but so far it is not showing any download amount, although I have been downloading e.g.iplayer and emails. Do I have a setting missing? - Mar 6 2010 2:32AM
David Bamber, Oxted, England

how do i know witch interface to use when monitor is running? - Feb 21 2010 10:54AM
can I run B D M on windows 7 - Feb 19 2010 7:29PM
leslie bryan sellors, ilkeston UK

BDM is great but how do I measure traffic caused by a Playstation3 or a Wii?
Cheers
- Feb 3 2010 6:11PM
Was working fine but now getting error network adapter code 101.
would be gratful for any help.
Thanks
- Feb 1 2010 12:56PM
Terence Tomkins, UK

i want to see how much download i am using on a particular site.
can i get that info instantly using this software
- Jan 27 2010 3:00AM
David Pascoe, Australia

How do I change the date on the BDM so that it corresponds with my monthly phone bill? For me it`s the 15th to the 14th the next month. Thanks - Jan 25 2010 23:46 - Jan 25 2010 11:50PM
How do I change the date on the BDM so that it corresponds with my phone bill? E.g I want the monitor to start at the begining of every month. Thanks - Jan 24 2010 1:31PM
Gordon Ross, UK

i have downloaded your broadband monitor and installed it however when attempting to run the software i get the following.
an error has occured with your network adapter.
the application will now exit.
please contact customer services with code:
err: 101 (input string was not in correct format.)
any ideas.
regards
Bill
- Jan 20 2010 7:40AM
Bill McAvoy, UK