average data usage of CSS/TF2
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No idea sorry. Probably better off asking this in gaming.
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Is this mobile broadband as in using 3G/your mobile? If so, you'll probably only be playing about 5 minutes of CSS/TF2 before you quit with disgust at your 500+ ping.
Otherwise, it depends on things like your rate settings and is generally quite easy to work out from those. Given the fact that even 256kbit upload ADSL/Cable is more than ample (and I seem to remember 128k being okay a few years back too) for gaming, it won't exactly burn through your bandwidth allowance, though it'll certainly make a fair dent in it if you play a lot.
Otherwise, it depends on things like your rate settings and is generally quite easy to work out from those. Given the fact that even 256kbit upload ADSL/Cable is more than ample (and I seem to remember 128k being okay a few years back too) for gaming, it won't exactly burn through your bandwidth allowance, though it'll certainly make a fair dent in it if you play a lot.
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If you do end up using one of these, look up the registry entries that programmes like faster ping tweak and then tweak them for your mobile broadband modem; If I get a good 3g signal on my vodafone USB kit average ping is around 200-300 (basic ping could be as low as about 120 sometimes) now tweaked, and general net usage is a lot...smoother. Untweaked IMO they can be terrible.
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Depends. CSS isn't really gonna be fun, but other online games that aren't as quickdraw dependant are fine. Stuff like WoW or strategy games are very playable with pings of 300ms.