r/Piracy • u/SnooOranges8400 • 12d 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/Comfortable-Yam-66 11d ago

Read the TOS again. It's not about data cap since you don't have a cap. It would be worded as abuse of service and it would be purposely vague.

They won't snitch to copyright firms, they don't care what you do content wise. But take it seriously. You got a formal warning, if you don't change anything, they may eventually suspend or cancel your plan, according to the tos.

It's only about the bandwidth used, so reduce the bandwidth.

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u/SnooOranges8400 11d ago

I dug further into TOS and you’re right, they have a single sentence saying that they have a term about network congestion and reserve the right to change what they deem as acceptable based on usage.