Is there a bandwidth limitation on your webspace?

DanJ · 15-11-2004, 01:29

A bit of an extension to my "1gb daily cap" thread, I'm curious if there's any cap on the amount of bandwidth available for use on your personal webspace, I want to host some music files for a website on my personal space but I'm worried about the amount of bandwidth available and any limitations there might be on it.

Thanks.

quadplay · 15-11-2004, 01:44

There's no official limit, but from the User Policy, section 8...

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If your website generates abnormally high hit levels or generates abnormally high levels of network traffic, we may at our discretion move it and/or restrict access to it and you shall be liable for any additional charges arising from our action. This may include but is not limited to suspending your Internet access.

Also, if you are planning to host any music files, make sure you own the copyright, or can provide proof of your permission to use the works therein. Also from section 8:

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You are responsible for the content of your website (including any content you link to) which must comply with this User Policy. You must obtain all necessary rights and clearances for the inclusion and publication of anyone else's work on your website.

Chris W · 15-11-2004, 01:44

From section 8 of the user policy (http://www.home.ntl.com/page/userpolicy):

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You are responsible for the content of your website (including any content you link to) which must comply with this User Policy. You must obtain all necessary rights and clearances for the inclusion and publication of anyone else's work on your website. (See section 10 below for more information.)

You must ensure that no adult material is displayed or linked before a clear warning has been given and the user has had the opportunity to decline to view such material.

You may not run a web site where access is subject to a premium rate telephone charge or which redirects you to such a website.

We may remove or request the removal of any material or links from your website if we consider that you are in breach of this User Policy.

If your website generates abnormally high hit levels or generates abnormally high levels of network traffic, we may at our discretion move it and/or restrict access to it and you shall be liable for any additional charges arising from our action. This may include but is not limited to suspending your Internet access.

EDIT: grr beaten to it!

quadplay · 15-11-2004, 01:50

Haha, beat you!

DanJ · 15-11-2004, 01:53

Damn, I'm all paranoid since reading about that cap thing the other day, time to find additional hosting space I guess

Chris W · 15-11-2004, 01:59

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**Paul** · 15-11-2004, 02:01

But the same rules apply - the only difference is you know the cutoff point.

DanJ · 15-11-2004, 02:02

thanks, I'll look into them

Matth · 16-11-2004, 00:32

If you want to "host music files", then unless they are out of copyright material performed by yourself, bandwidth may be the least of your worries!