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Sudden huge increase in internet data usage
I have been a Comcast/Xfinity customer for over 20 years. I got an alert this month that I’m exceeding my 1225GB plan. I’ve historically used 125-200GB. I haven’t been home much this month. What is happening?
user_fa0f1a
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2 years ago
Hi
New here, we've had Xfinity internet & TV for a little over a month. We live in PA so are not subject to data caps at least for now. I find it interesting that Xfinity doesn't enforce data caps in Verizon FiOS territory but seems in other parts of the country. Coincidence? I also wonder if there's a way for those of us in the non-capped areas to check data usage. I'm not sure it would help because everybody's data usage is different. I've been lurking on this forum for a few days and know there are some technically competent people. Has anyone connected a router running DD-WRT or other 3rd party firmware and loaded it with a data consumption tracker? PfSense also sounds like a good possibility but doesn't sound like it's for those of us with weak networking fu. Here is a thread on this topic:
https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=1024293
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user_14c12a
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2 years ago
After Xfinity telling me I started using an insane amount of data beginning this year, I decided to get a different router that is able to track usage per device. I’m now using Synology RT2600 ac. Amazing how my data went down even though we haven’t changed our usage. No more overage charges.
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user_hja613
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2 years ago
My average internet usage per month is 100 to 250Gb. It's only been 12 days into this month and my usage shows over 1.6Tb of usage. Holy moly.
What on earth is going on?
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user_10b3f6
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2 years ago
June 13, 2022 -- Like others here, I've been a loyal Xfinity customer for many years. Suddenly, Xfinity claims that I'm exceeding my monthly data usage, even though I haven't changed my viewing habits at all. I telephoned and my case was escalated [Edited-personally information], but I'm still waiting for a call back. I keep calling for information or for a solution, but they say I must wait for the escalated department to call me. They never do.
I receive a $30 monthly credit from Xfinity under the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. I'm guessing Xfinity must want to retrieve its $30--and possibly more-- by charging me for fictitious data usage. Xfinity offers no proof, ignores my calls, and essentially has me by the jugular: either I buy their unlimited data plan or pay more for the additional data they claim I'm suddenly using. Clearly, I have no option but to quit Xfinity at month's end.
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user_993538
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2 years ago
One update:
I have found one possible cause of my data usage.
My wife's Apple M1 with Big Sur was using ~ 1 MB/sec when nothing is running.
Then I upgraded it to Monterey and the problem seems gone.
I use my TPLink Advanced -- System -- Statistics to check data usage from time to time.
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user_e5794d
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2 years ago
So, I found a fox for exceeding the 1225 monthly allotted data.. Every since I agreed to the extortion by getting on the unlimited data usage plan, I have not exceeded the 1225gb. I didn’t make any other changes and I have actually been streaming more than I was prior to paying more money to Xfinity??
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user_e5794d
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2 years ago
I have found the fix to exceeding the 1225gb.. I agreed to Xfinity’s extortion and signed up for unlimited data plan. Although I’m now streaming more than when XFINITY said I went over the allotted GB’s I’ve not once in last several months since paying them more money exceeded 1225gb??
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user_S2122
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2 years ago
This isn’t a question, this is a statement to xfinity so I can screen shot it and use it in my lawsuit. I use about an average of 300gb of data per month ALWAYS!!!!!! Today I see after 2/3rds of the month I’m at 1200gb by xfinity faulty data monitoring or padding. This is IMPOSSIBLE. I have not made a SINGLE change to devices connected, shows watched, things download, NOTHING. I would like someone from xfinity to respond to this and provide me with a case number that I can reference. I will not be paying any overage of data and will take whatever I have to litigation for this to be solved.
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Rhyland29
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2 years ago
Not sure what happened but I got a message this morning saying I was at 90% of my data usage when I usually use a bit over half of that. I haven't done anything different this month so I'm not sure what the problem is
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Boxtopico
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2 years ago
I have the same issue. Our usage hasn't changed but all of a sudden we're using twice as much data? Doesn't make any sense at all. Now we're at 90%. What's up Comcast/Xfinity? Why is this happening to loyal customers?
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Boxtopico
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2 years ago
We're having the same issue. Our usage actually went down from February of this year to now we were notified we are at 90% for the month. Along with a request for us to purchase unlimited internet. Could it be due to customers are ending their cable and going to live streaming services?
Anyone have any idea why this is happening? Comcast/Xfinity?
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user_41ef5f
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2 years ago
I agree. And after multiple hours over the course of 2 weeks and in my opinion, my filing a complaint with the FCC, Xfinity backed off. Something is terribly wrong with their tactics. Someone needs to do something about it. I hope the Federal Communications Commission reaches out to me so that I can reconfirm that there was no resolve, as it is no resolution that my data mystery went right back down to minimal use which we have always enjoyed in our 5 years of internet with these clowns. They said I needed a new modem - not true. Then they said I needed unlimited data -- not true, then they said it is clear that I was using lots of data -- not true. Good luck everyone. Stay strong. Google, 'File a complaint with FCC'. It is simple and straightforward. FCC regulates ISPs. After enough people voice their concerns, they have to act. ISPs have to respond to FCC within 30 days regarding any complaint filed.
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user_b3bf31
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2 years ago
Same issue, got a notification this morning stating that my usage was suddenly over 90% when we usually use less that 400 GB. I spoke with customer service and they offered no help only offering that I switch to an Xfi modem and unlimited data. Why is this happening? I refuse to switch to unlimited or the Xfi modem.
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user_56f9f7
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2 years ago
I've had a huge data usage spike for the past four months and have been unable to determine why. I've worked with Xfinity and done all of the things they've asked me to do, but the data keeps ticking away. Can someone please contact me to try to resolve this? Thank you!
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user_a82b49
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2 years ago
Anyone else experience high data usage after commercials aired on TV advertising unlimited data option? I have been a Xfinity customer for over 14 years and have never gone over my 1.2TB of data. I have paused all devices, reset the modem, etc. Somehow I used several GB overnight while asleep. I have checked in the app and all devices connected are mine. I can’t help but feel that this is a way for xfinity to make customers switch to the unlimited data plan and squeeze extra money out of long time customers pockets.
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