What can I do to ensure that speed-limiting restrictions are lifted at the earliest possible time?
To return to the maximum possible speeds for the connection at all times, you should reduce your level of usage. There are a number of ways that you can achieve reductions:
- The Fair Use Policy is based on the volume of data downloaded. So for example, if you use peer-to-peer services such as Bit-Torrent or eDonkey regularly to download files, this is likely to significantly increase usage levels.
- We encourage our members to enjoy online content. We recommend that you are sensible in what and how much you download from the internet. It is important to remember that downloading copyright digital material such as music and movies without permission is illegal and also explicitly contrary to our conditions of service.
- AOL Broadband is not a business service. If you require a broadband service for business purposes, you should subscribe to a service designed for this purpose.
Fair Use Policy
Speed limits
Peer-to-peer
Speed limits
Peer-to-peer
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