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Internet Usage Tools
The following tools are meant to help you manage your Internet usage, so you can be aware of how much bandwidth you have used and avoid accidental over usage.
Usage Management
Usage Notification Service
Sign up for this handy service and Northwestel will send you an email when you have reached 50%, 75%, 95% and 100% of your monthly usage. The Notification Service updates usage every 24 hours.
Check your usage
Get a report of how much usage you have used so far this month.
Usage Estimator, Estimate your usage
Thinking about changing packages or curious to know how much bandwidth different Internet activities use? Try our Usage Estimator to get an idea of what your usage is, or what it could be.
Internet Speed Test
Measure the speed of the Internet connection between your PC and a server in Whitehorse, Yellowknife or Edmonton.
Wireless Home Network Customers
Use your ClearAccess control panel to manage your local network devices and services.
Usage Tips
How to reduce your usage
Are you concerned about your usage? Interested in learning easy ways to reduce your usage without limiting what you do on the Internet? If so, check out these helpful tips.
Information on peer-to-peer applications
Peer-to-peer applications are common file sharing applications such as BitTorrent and Kazaa. They have the potential to result in considerable usage even when you aren’t using your computer. Learn more about peer-to-peer applications so you can be aware of what is happening on your Internet connection.
High Speed Internet Usage FAQ
Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about High Speed Internet.
Package Usage Limits
| Personal Package | Free Usage per Month | Charge for additional usage (per GB) |
|---|---|---|
| DSL Lite | 5 GB | $7.50 |
| DSL Classic | 15 GB | $7.50 |
| DSL Ultra | 50 GB | $7.50 |
| High Speed Lite | 5 GB | $7.50 |
| High Speed Standard |
20 GB | $7.50 |
| High Speed Performance | 70 GB | $7.50 |
| High Speed Extreme | 100 GB | $7.50 |
| High Speed Iqaluit Lite DSL | 2 GB | $25 |
| High Speed Iqaluit Classic | 5 GB | $25 |
| High Speed Iqaluit Ultra | 10 GB | $25 |
Usage limits were introduced at Northwestel in order to maintain network reliability and ensure an enjoyable Internet experience for all our High Speed Internet users. The vast majority of customers will never exceed their usage limits.
Usage limits refer to the amount of data you are allowed to send and receive over the Internet, and vary according to your High Speed package.
Free usage per month for your package includes both upstream and downstream data transfer. Usage beyond the free monthly amount is charged to your Northwestel account.
