Bytes for surfing the internet?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around estimating the data usage for surfing the internet for two hours a day over a month, specifically without downloading substantial files like songs or movies. Participants explore various factors that influence data consumption, including the types of websites visited and individual browsing habits.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that the data usage depends on the specific pages visited, the number of different pages clicked, and cache settings.
  • Another participant mentions that the size of a web page can be checked using browser tools, indicating that the total data usage will vary based on how many pages are loaded during the two hours.
  • A participant shares their personal experience, stating that their internet usage can reach several hundred megabytes a day due to visiting photography sites and watching TV online.
  • There is a question about the type of free TV available online, with a follow-up mentioning that major broadcasting companies offer episodes of popular shows on their websites.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on a specific data usage estimate, as views vary significantly based on individual browsing habits and the types of websites accessed.

Contextual Notes

Participants note that the data consumption is highly variable and contingent on personal browsing behavior, the nature of the websites visited, and the tools used to measure data usage.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in understanding internet data usage, particularly those who want to estimate their own consumption while browsing or streaming online content.

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How many megabytes does it take to say surf two hours of internet a day for a month (without downloading anything substantial like songs or movies etc)?
 
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If you are using Firefox, then you can find the size of a web page by going to Tools>>Page Info.

This page is 12.34KB

Now what you are asking depends upon how many pages you load in those 2 hours.
 
It all depends on the sites you go to.

My internet probably sees upwards of several hundred megabytes a day, with all of the photography sites I visit, plus I watch TV online.
 
Mech_Engineer said:
It all depends on the sites you go to.

My internet probably sees upwards of several hundred megabytes a day, with all of the photography sites I visit, plus I watch TV online.

Free TV online? If so what kind of TV?
 
tgt said:
Free TV online? If so what kind of TV?

Most major broadcasting companies have episodes of their popular shows available on the internet these days.

www.fox.com
www.abc.com
www.cbs.com
www.nbc.com[/URL]
 
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