Enforcing the Fair Use Policy (FUP) is one of the main causes of slow internet speed. When you use more data than is allowed by your chosen broadband plan, it takes effect immediately and slows down your internet connection. Let’s take a look at FUP in broadband and how it affects speed.
Understanding what Fair Use Policy (FUP) is
Fair Use Policy, or FUP, is a term used by many broadband providers to describe their data limits. For example, if you exceed the limit of your monthly 4 Mbps broadband subscription, your internet speed for the next month will be immediately reduced by the broadband provider.
Most broadband services make it very clear when the package is unlimited. When the package is not unlimited, they may occasionally provide a specific number indicating how much data can be accessed each month.
After explaining what FUP is in internet terms, let’s move on to why broadband providers include it in your rate. Come on, let’s take a look at what’s below:
Why do broadband providers impose FUP?
On a broadband provider’s line, many of you can share the same data capacity. This is known as a “conflict ratio,” which usually ranges from one to fifty on each side.
Therefore, if one of you using the same line tries to download a large file, the other user will experience broadband speed issues.
Broadband providers enforce FUP to avoid this scenario. They benefit from limiting their internet use at busy times. This means you always have access to the best internet quality. For example, there is a high probability that your bandwidth will be limited during peak hours if your broadband connection offers 24 Mbps and unlimited downloads.
However, FUP does not affect every user. Who does it actually affect? Let’s look at the response below in more detail.
1. If you are not using peer-to-peer or file sharing software, the FUP will not affect you. But if so, make sure not to download and upload large files during busy times.
2. The broadband operator will let you know if the FUP applies to you if your internet use during peak hours affects other users.
3. If you continue to use excessive internet, the provider will send you an email asking you to limit the number of files you upload and download during busy times. However, if the problem still exists, they are forced to restrict your access during busy hours.
Speed limit
Your connection may slow down due to the broadband provider. Oh, and guess what? This can take a whole month!
Service termination
Your Wi-Fi connection may be terminated for persistent breaches. Yes that’s right. So follow the advice of the provider after the first warning!
