Administered by an Internet service provider (ISP), a bandwidth cap or download cap limits the transfer of a specified amount of data over a period of time. If a user exceeds the bandwidth cap, the ISP restricts connection speed or other services. The ISP may offer the purchase of additional bandwidth. An Internet service provider (ISP, also called Internet access provider) is a business or organization that offers users access to the Internet and related services. ... Data is the plural of datum. ... Bandwidth is a measure of frequency range. ...

Another type of bandwidth cap, also administrated by an ISP, is one which limits the speed of data transfer on a broadband Internet connection. Though the term is used in some cases and not on others, a bandwidth cap is not correctly considered a limit of speed.

Many broadband Internet Service Providers in North America and Europe have begun to introduce bandwidth caps. The same practice has been in place in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa since the release of broadband. Broadband in general refers to data transmission where multiple pieces of data are sent simultaneously to increase the effective rate of transmission. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America North America is a continent in the northern hemisphere bordered on the north by the Arctic Ocean, on the east by the North Atlantic Ocean, on the south by the Caribbean Sea, and on the west by the... World map showing Europe Europe is conventionally considered one of the seven continents which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiogeographic one. ...

External links

• AntiCap UK A UK-based campaign for unlimited broadband services.