VPS with unmetered bandwidth: what to check
“Unlimited” normally means there is no fixed transfer quota. It does not guarantee unlimited speed or unrestricted sustained use.
Read these numbers together
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Port speed | Maximum transfer rate at a moment in time |
| Monthly transfer | Total data allowed during a billing period |
| Fair use | A policy that may throttle or suspend sustained heavy traffic |
Estimate real capacity
A 100 Mbps port can theoretically move roughly 32 TB in 30 days, but protocol overhead, shared capacity and provider policy reduce the practical figure. Ask whether the port is dedicated and whether inbound and outbound traffic are counted.
- Check restrictions for streaming, mirrors, VPN and backups.
- Look for traffic overage fees or automatic throttling.
- Confirm DDoS protection and the protected bandwidth.
Find the right network allowanceCompare both traffic volume and port speed.
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