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Understanding Data Caps (and How to Avoid Them)

A data cap limits how much you can use each month before overage fees kick in. Here's how to spot them and avoid the fees.

How caps work

Some providers cap usage (often around 1.2 TB) and charge for overages or throttle your speed.

Who has no caps

Fiber providers like Kinetic and Frontier include unlimited data with no overage fees.

Avoiding surprises

Heavy streamers and large households should prioritize a no-cap plan to avoid bill spikes.

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