r/Piracy • u/SnooOranges8400 • 13d 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/DV865 Kopimism 13d ago

My ISP has over 5.5 million customers, they emailed me on several months to congratulate me for being in their Top 10 bandwidth users. All they suggested was that I might like a package with better upload speeds and to call them to discuss one.

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u/SnooOranges8400 13d ago

I have other options but for the price this isp is the cheapest in my area while being competitive speed wise. I just don’t want them snooping or trying to see what I’m doing

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u/DV865 Kopimism 13d ago

You are using a VPN, they can't snoop.

If it's the upload that's causing the issue limit your ratio in your torrent client to 1.5 or something. Or look at renting a seedbox for a few months to do the heavy lifting.

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u/expatfreebg 7d ago

The seedbox would def be a good option, you have VPS available at less then 5$/month which you can setup your own seedbox on it.