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pm-r said:
Can they not do the same update via Wi-Fi if they have wi-fi Internet access??


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I believe some ISPs measure data from the WiFi signal they provide - so much per month. In actuality, there are two limits: One from your carrier, another from your ISP. I have unlimited data from both my carrier and my ISP which is an advantage when downloading large updates. A typical iOS update from Apple can be as much as 4GB.
 
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It's ok guys, I do have limited data on my phone but unlimited broadband with my ISP so carry out all my phone updates on WIFI at home now.
 
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I believe some ISPs measure data from the WiFi signal they provide - so much per month. In actuality, there are two limits: One from your carrier, another from your ISP.
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I was thinking more of just using one's local wireless LAN, say the one in one's house that's using the ISP's wired connection and then the routers wireless connection.

I didn't think there was any such Wi-Fi/Bandwidth limitation using such a method.


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Yes, Patrick, there are limitations from some ISP providers. Particularly in more rural areas where the ISP may well be a telephone company instead of a cable-TV or media company.
 
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Yes, Patrick, there are limitations from some ISP providers.
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Of course. My brain was busy farting and not thinking. The total data amount has got to go through the pipe or the air regardless which route it uses. :Grimmace:


Thanks for the reality check,

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Hey, Patrick, we all need that check. My wife makes sure I get at least one daily! :D
 

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