Net Allowance Monitor

justintime2001 · 9 Nov 2011 at 10:22

Hi all,
Is anyone aware of any software that I could download to monitor how much my internet usage is? I don't use a lot but just recently BT say it has gone over its limit and I rarely download anything.
I would like to find a little desktop tool to check my monthly usage if such a thing exists? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

Deception · 9 Nov 2011 at 11:17

There is a piece of software caleld Broadband Download Monitor, which is freeware. Maybe someone who has used software like that will know more.

justintime2001 · 9 Nov 2011 at 11:32

Thanks for the info Deception, I'll have a search for it now.

nick-fury · 9 Nov 2011 at 11:37

http://www.thinkbroadband.com/tbbmeter.html

I've used that to help out some of my wife's family who were in a similar situation to you.
The problem you'll have is that it will only monitor the PC that it's installed on. If you've got one or more PC's you'll need to install it on all of them and total up the usage.

Obviously it won't meter iPhones/iPad's etc.

TheOtherOption · 9 Nov 2011 at 11:46

I use a programme called "Bandwidth Monitor" which has the option to set-up alerts for reaching certain amounts downloaded or uploaded.

Nice simple programme which I have now paid for as it's very useful and not intrusive.

justintime2001 · 9 Nov 2011 at 11:52

Thanks chaps, I'll try both of those.

Ash-Lee · 9 Nov 2011 at 16:20

BT have a usage monitor on there website if you have registered to use there online services.

lcg · 9 Nov 2011 at 16:31

I use NetSpeedMonitor, which is free. There's also DU Meter. It's not free, although it has a 30 day trial.

Pho · 9 Nov 2011 at 16:43

Keep in mind if you have more than one PC / device then you'd need to monitor them all. Alternatively if you have SNMP support on your router (pretty common) you can calcualte it from there.

justintime2001 · 9 Nov 2011 at 17:16

Thanks for all the help folks.
I have decided to use NetSpeedMonitor. It gives me session, daily and monthly figures which are perfect for my needs. You're help & advice has been much appreciated.

classicpegasus · 9 Nov 2011 at 21:01

I use NetMeter. It has a whole bunch of metrics to monitor your usage, like a graph and the ability the reset the count whenever you want. Keep in mind that you should treat your bandwidth using like a lunch containers, though, and reset it periodically (I suggest changing it every time your bandwidth is renewed).