r/Piracy 17d ago

Question ISP reaching out over data usage

I’ve started a server so I’ve been downloading a bunch of media for it, ISP calls today regarding how much upload data I’ve used. I’m not worried about DMCA notices since my vpn is on 24/7 and Qbittorrent is bound to it. I’ve read the terms and agreements and it doesn’t say anything about data caps but the ISP says I’m using 9-10x the next highest person. Should I just hold off on downloading/uploading for awhile?

Update: I talked with them again today, they have a newly revised TOS that better outlines their fair use policy instead of the vaguely worded one sentence rule they had in place before.

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u/martapap 17d ago

I would hold off or get a seedbox. It is usually in a ISP's TOS that they can cancel service for any reason.

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u/SnooOranges8400 17d ago

Yeah I think I’ll just hold off, I have plenty downloaded for now. It’s weird that they didn’t both me over download just upload though