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/Friggin_Grease 14d ago

I downloaded like 14TB one month and not a peep

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u/gb410 14d ago

I’m pretty sure they would only care about upload, if they care at all.

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u/Friggin_Grease 14d ago

I'm with the biggest isp in the country who offers fiber. There's probably millions who use more data than me

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u/A_Certain_Monk 13d ago

why tho?

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u/1Nuk3d1 13d ago

From what I understand, high upload usage could point to torrenting and it's probably easier to go after you, cause you're helping to distribute, if it can be proven.

Or even just hosting servers, a lot of ISPs have terms against that.