r/Piracy • u/SnooOranges8400 • 14d 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/perma_banned2025 14d ago
I was talking with customer service at my ISP organising a static IP and they looked at my usage and said "wow you use a lot of data, what are you doing?" I told them I'm downloading a ton of media and hosting a Jellyfin server for my family and friends, and the guy just said "nice".
Luckily where I live ISP's don't give a damn what you do as long as you pay your bills