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Unlimited vs Unmetered

While the terms “unlimited” and “unmetered” are often used interchangeably, they can have distinct meanings in web hosting. “Unlimited” typically refers to features like domains, email accounts, and databases, that do not have a limit in number. Whereas, “Unmetered” specifically relates to how bandwidth usage is measured. 

You may also see unmetered bandwidth referred to as “unlimited bandwidth.” This typically means that there are no set limits on data transfer within normal usage policies. However, “unlimited bandwidth” does not mean infinite capacity – network resources are still subject to physical and technical constraints, and excessive usage is subject to fair use policies.

What is Unmetered Bandwidth?

Unmetered bandwidth refers to a hosting plan where data transfer is not capped by a predefined limit. Unlike metered bandwidth, which may have strict data transfer quotas, unmetered bandwidth allows for continuous data transfer without overage fees, though it is still subject to network capacity and fair use policies.

Bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be transferred over a network, typically measured in bits per second (bps). Modern bandwidth capacities are commonly expressed in:

• Megabits per second (Mbps) – 1 million bits of data per second
• Gigabits per second (Gbps) – 1 billion bits of data per second

With metered bandwidth, hosting providers may impose limits or throttle speeds if data transfer exceeds a set threshold.

In contrast, unmetered bandwidth offers:

• The ability to handle large volumes of traffic without predefined restrictions.
• Consistently high-speed downloads and uploads, depending on server and network infrastructure.

Unmetered bandwidth is a key feature of our Unlimited Dedicated Server hosting plans, ensuring that customers can scale their online operations seamlessly without worrying about bandwidth overages or throttling under normal usage conditions.